When students understand how words are built, they gain a tool for decoding unfamiliar multisyllabic words, expanding vocabulary, and comprehending increasingly complex texts. Whether you’re introducing inflectional endings like -s and -ed in the early grades or exploring Greek and Latin roots with older students, morphology instruction can have a meaningful impact on literacy development.
In this feature, you’ll find three tried-and-true morphology activities organized by grade band. These classroom-friendly activities are designed to help students move from recognizing word parts to using them strategically to unlock word meaning. The activities can be used during whole-class instruction, in small groups, or with individual students.