Grade 5ELARTEKS 5.3C

Grade 5 ELAR TEKS 5.3C:Words with Affixes and Roots

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

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      TEKS 5.3C: Words with Affixes and Roots

      • Affixes

        About this lesson

        Learning Target: I can use prefixes, suffixes, and roots to determine the meaning of unknown words.

        Focuses On:

        • Identifying the meaning of prefixes and suffixes
        • Using the meaning of prefixes and suffixes to determine meanings of unknown words
        • Identifying the meaning of roots and word origins
        • Using the meaning of roots and word origins to determine meanings of unknown words


        Builds On:

        4.3C

        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

        Next Level:

        6.2C

        Determine the meaning and usage of grade-level academic English words derived from Greek and Latin roots such as mis/mit, bene, man, vac, scrib/script, and jur/jus

        Read More:

        This lesson is designed to support student understanding of how affixes and roots can be used to determine the meaning of unknown words. Students begin by using affixes to define words and breaking apart words into their affixes and base word.


        The two instructional blocks in this lesson focus on using the meanings of affixes, roots, and base words to determine the meaning of unknown words in a text. In the first instructional block students identify the meaning of common prefixes and suffixes and use this to help determine the meaning of unknown words.


        In the second instructional block students are given the origin and meaning of common roots, and students use this information to define unknown words in a text.


        Passages are intentionally built throughout the lesson to provide authentic opportunities to practice the skill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      How do you teach Words with Affixes and Roots to 5th graders?

      To teach Words with Affixes and Roots to 5th grade ELAR students, model the skill explicitly using rich mentor texts, then use guided practice before releasing students to read and write independently. TEKS 5.3C asks students to identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as trans-, super-, -ive, and -logy and roots such as geo and photo. Crystal Instruction's free ClearLessons for 5.3C 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 5.3C in 5th grade ELAR?

      TEKS 5.3C is a 5th grade ELAR standard for Words with Affixes and Roots. It requires students to identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as trans-, super-, -ive, and -logy and roots such as geo and photo. It is part of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Grade 5 ELAR.

      Where can I find free TEKS 5.3C lessons and worksheets?

      You can download free TEKS 5.3C 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 5 ELAR, and each one is also available as an interactive lesson inside the full Crystal Instruction platform.

      What skills are included in 5th grade Words with Affixes and Roots?

      TEKS 5.3C (Words with Affixes and Roots) covers the following 5th grade ELAR skills: students learn to identify the meaning of and use words with affixes such as trans-, super-, -ive, and -logy and roots such as geo and photo. Free resources for this standard include Affixes.

      How is TEKS 5.3C assessed on STAAR?

      TEKS 5.3C is eligible for assessment on the Texas STAAR test for Grade 5 ELAR. Every Crystal Instruction ClearSheet for 5.3C 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.