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Elementary Word Study

The elementary-age child is consciously fascinated with words -  what they do, where they come from, what they mean, how they have changed, and how they can be changed. These lessons present the concepts of suffixes, prefixes, compound words, and word families. They also lead to research in etymology, function of words, and are an aid to helping the younger child in reading development.

Adult's Introduction to Word Study
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Adult's Introduction to Word Study

This video introduces the Word Study section of the Montessori Elementary language curriculum. This video should be viewed by the adult educator to prepare the student for these lessons.
Word Study #1 - Suffixes
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Word Study #1 - Suffixes

This is a beginning Word Study Lesson introducing suffixes. This lesson is designed primarily for 6 to 8 year-olds, but it is a good review and reference for older students.
Word Study #2 - Suffixes - Classified
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Word Study #2 - Suffixes - Classified

This is the second lesson in the series on Word Study. This lesson investigates the function of a suffix; how the suffix changes the meaning of the root word.
Word Study #3 Prefixes
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Word Study #3 Prefixes

The Prefix lesson is presented when the child has had some time to work with suffixes and has an understanding of the root word. This work begins in the first year of elementary and is a beginning reading exercise as well as a exploration of language. The extensions of this lesson last throughout the elementary years.
Word Study #4: Prefixes - Classified
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Word Study #4: Prefixes - Classified

The Classification of Prefix work can start early in the elementary but it is also a work that continues at different levels throughout the elementary years. Prefixes are classified according to the prefix.
Word Study #5 - Compound Words
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