Have You Encountered It?

Worksheet Description

The Word Study worksheet is a linguistic tool designed for students to analyze and understand the intricacies of a word. It prompts the student to write down the target word, identify its part of speech, and dissect its structure by identifying the base or root word along with its meaning. The worksheet also has spaces dedicated to writing down any prefix or suffix attached to the word, providing the dictionary definition, recounting personal encounters with the word, and defining the word in the student’s own words.

This worksheet is intended to deepen a student’s vocabulary by encouraging them to look at words as more than just definitions. It teaches them to recognize and understand prefixes and suffixes, which are essential to decoding unfamiliar words. By asking for the dictionary definition and a personal definition, it helps students to not only memorize words but also to internalize their meanings. Additionally, recalling past encounters with the word reinforces memory and contextual understanding.