Word Surgery Station

In this worksheet, students dissect complex words into prefix, root, and suffix components, similar to how a scientist examines a specimen. They then explain the full meaning of each word using their understanding of Greek and Latin roots. This hands-on approach helps learners visualize how word parts combine to build meaning. The activity enhances decoding skills, supports vocabulary development, and strengthens comprehension of academic language. The bonus challenge encourages creativity by having students invent their own complex word.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Structural Analysis of Prefixes, Roots & Suffixes

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Development Using Morphology

English Language Arts – Word Meaning Construction

English Language Arts – Creative Word Formation

This worksheet is part of our Root Words Worksheets collection.