Grade 4ELARTEKS 4.3C

Grade 4 ELAR TEKS 4.3C:Words with Affixes and Roots

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Determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis-, sub-, -ment, and -ity/ty and roots such as auto, graph, and meter

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      TEKS 4.3C: Words with Affixes and Roots

      • Affixes

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can determine the meaning of and use words with prefixes and suffixes.

        Focuses On:

        • Determining the meaning of words with prefixes
        • Determining the meaning of words with suffixes


        Builds On:

        3.3C

        Identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful

        Next Level:

        5.3C

        Identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as trans-, super-, -ive, and -logy and roots such as geo and photo

        Read More:

        This lesson is designed to support students understanding of words with affixes, how to use affixes to determine meaning, and how to use words with affixes in text. Students begin by practicing using words with silent letters and brainstorming common prefixes and suffixes.


        The two instructional blocks in this lesson focus on determining the meaning of and using words with prefixes and/or suffixes.


        In the first instructional block students define words with prefixes by identifying the base word and the meaning of the prefix being used.


        In the second instructional block students define words with suffixes by identifying the base word and the meaning of the suffix being used.


        Passages are intentionally built throughout the lesson to support deeper understanding and allow students to practice the skill in context.

        Grade 4ELARTEKS 4.3C

      • Roots

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can determine the meaning of and use words with roots such as auto, graph, and meter.

        Focuses On:

        • Identifying the meaning of words with roots
        • Using words with roots to complete sentences and paragraphs

        Builds On:

        3.3C

        Identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as im- (into), non-, dis-, in- (not, non), pre-, -ness, -y, and -ful.

        Next Level:

        5.3C

        Identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as trans-, super-, -ive, and -logy and roots such as geo and photo.

        Read More:

        This lesson is designed to support student understanding of roots such as auto, graph, and meter. Students begin by sorting words with prefixes or suffixes.


        The two instructional blocks in this lesson focus on defining and using words with roots. In the first instructional block students determine the meaning of various words with roots and their relative meanings based on the roots.


        In the second instructional block students complete sentences and paragraphs using their knowledge of the meaning of common roots.


        Paragraphs and texts are intentionally built throughout the lesson to support deeper understanding and allow students to practice the skill in context.


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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How do you teach Words with Affixes and Roots to 4th graders?

      To teach Words with Affixes and Roots to 4th grade ELAR students, model the skill explicitly using rich mentor texts, then use guided practice before releasing students to read and write independently. TEKS 4.3C asks students to determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis-, sub-, -ment, and -ity/ty and roots such as auto, graph, and meter. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 4.3C walk through this progression with modeling, guided practice, and built-in checks for understanding, while the ClearSheets provide scaffolded practice. You can download both free on this page.

      What is 4.3C in 4th grade ELAR?

      TEKS 4.3C is a 4th grade ELAR standard for Words with Affixes and Roots. It requires students to determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis-, sub-, -ment, and -ity/ty and roots such as auto, graph, and meter. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 4 ELAR.

      Where can I find free TEKS 4.3C lessons and worksheets?

      You can download free TEKS 4.3C lessons and worksheets directly on this page — no login or account required. Crystal Instruction provides free PDF versions of our Words with Affixes and Roots ClearLessons and ClearSheets for Grade 4 ELAR, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.

      What skills are included in 4th grade Words with Affixes and Roots?

      TEKS 4.3C (Words with Affixes and Roots) covers the following 4th grade ELAR skills: students learn to determine the meaning of and use words with affixes such as mis-, sub-, -ment, and -ity/ty and roots such as auto, graph, and meter. Free resources for this standard include Affixes , Roots .

      How is TEKS 4.3C assessed on STAAR?

      TEKS 4.3C is eligible for assessment on the Texas STAAR test for Grade 4 ELAR. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 4.3C is STAAR-aligned, and our ClearLessons are built to STAAR rigor using released STAAR test items — so students practice Words with Affixes and Roots in the same format and level of difficulty they will see on the test.