Description: Word Roots teaches students the meanings of Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used in English. Learning word elements dramatically improves spelling and the ability to decode unfamiliar words. The book contains reproducible worksheets with activities for practice, reinforcement, and comprehension for each root introduced. Answers included. The book contains reproducible worksheets with activities for practice, reinforcement, and comprehension for each root introduced. Complete answers are included. For each lesson children first learn the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Then they: - Divide known and unknown words into their elements or assemble elements to form whole words. - Match word parts or whole words to their definitions by analyzing their meanings. - Apply their new vocabulary in sentences.