Base Words Morphology Skills: Reading Passages

This Base Words Reading Passages and Study Guide will support students in building their morphology skills. This resource is a comprehensive classroom activity focusing on the Science of Reading principles around morphology and understanding linguistic units.

This printable workbook is a valuable resource for teaching base words, etymology, and morphology to students in grades 3-6. It includes engaging reading passages where students can identify base words in context.

Here are some benefits of using this resource in your learning space:

• Helps students identify base words in context
• Teaches students how to use affixes, prefixes, and suffixes
• Engages students with interactive reading passages

This workbook is designed for independent work. Additionally, teachers can assign the reading passages and exercises for students to complete either in class or for homework. Alternatively, you can use this resource as a supplementary activity for literacy centres or small group instruction.

These printable resources require no preparation to use in a classroom. Therefore, the base words worksheet pack is the perfect tool to enhance students’ knowledge of base words and examples. Furthermore, this activity is aligned with the Science of Reading principles. Each passage enhances students’ understanding of morphology by exploring word units in context. Even better, there is an opportunity for students to practice word sums and practice using two linguistic units together to create a new word.

This resource is ideal for students in grades 3-6. The reading passages aim to support understanding of prefixes and build comprehension. Each passage page has an independent activity for students to consolidate what prefixes they have read and what they mean.

With each worksheet, students can be confident with reading base words in context. 

After you’ve taught your class about base words, students can complete this worksheet independently. This base words activity pack is no-prep and easy to print, offering you a quick and effortless activity that will engage your students. Students can use this resource independently and work at their own pace, referring back to the study guide to support their learning.