Unlocking the Power of Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes in Reading and Writing

The video tutorial explains strategies for understanding unknown words by analyzing word parts, focusing on root words, prefixes, and suffixes. It highlights the importance of Greek and Latin roots, explores various prefix families, and discusses suffixes that change word usage. The tutorial also demonstrates how these elements enhance writing, using examples from literature.

What strategies can be used to determine the meaning of unknown words in reading?

In what ways do suffixes like -ful and -less convey opposite meanings?

How does the use of root words, prefixes, and suffixes enhance a writer's ability to convey meaning?

Reflect on how JK Rowling uses descriptive language in her writing. How do root words and prefixes contribute to this?