Add Then Write

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 to strengthen vocabulary development and morphological understanding through hands-on word construction and writing. Students examine root words, add appropriate prefixes and suffixes to create new vocabulary terms, and then write a sentence demonstrating correct understanding and usage. This approach reinforces how affixes modify meaning while encouraging precise, logical word formation.

Skills Reinforced

• Greek & Latin Roots and Affixes (Grades 4-6) – Combine roots with prefixes and suffixes to form meaningful words.
• Vocabulary Acquisition & Word Formation – Build new academic vocabulary using structural word knowledge.
• Morphological Analysis – Analyze how affixes change or expand base word meanings.
• Writing with Academic Vocabulary – Apply newly formed words accurately in original sentences.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support explicit instruction in morphology and vocabulary.
• Creative Yet Structured Practice – Balances guided word building with open-ended sentence writing.
• Meaning-Focused Application – Requires students to demonstrate understanding through context.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for literacy centers, independent practice, small groups, homework, or enrichment.
• No-Prep Format – Print-and-go worksheet for classroom or homeschool settings.

This printable worksheet helps students move from recognizing word parts to actively using them to build and apply new vocabulary. By constructing words and writing original sentences, learners strengthen comprehension, word analysis skills, and confidence with academic language. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool environment, this resource supports meaningful vocabulary growth and clear written expression.

This worksheet is part of our Root Words Worksheets collection.