Morphology Word Builder
Choose a root and meaningful prefixes or suffixes used in the unit.
Worked classroom example
Science
Use predict, prediction and predictable. “We predict a rise” requires a verb; “our prediction” requires a noun. Related forms cannot be substituted mechanically.
Use this example to make the language move visible. Select subject content appropriate to the class’s age and prior knowledge.
Teaching sequence
- Choose a root and meaningful prefixes or suffixes used in the unit.
- Build related words and check how each part changes meaning or grammatical function.
- Use the appropriate complete word in a new subject sentence, explaining the choice.
Materials and purpose
roots and affixes linked to the topic
Meeting a word through examples, retrieval and use helps learners remember it and choose it accurately in a new context.
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Prepare
Use roots and affixes linked to the topic. Choose a second example that checks the same language move without repeating the original answer.
Classroom task
Choose a root and meaningful prefixes or suffixes used in the unit.
Check independent transfer
Use the appropriate complete word in a new subject sentence, explaining the choice.
Collect a response on fresh content. Note what was achieved without the model, partner or teacher prompt, then choose one next teaching step.
Teacher language
Teacher language
What does this word part change, and does the complete form fit the sentence?
“Which feature makes this an example of the word?”
“How does the meaning or useful phrase change in another context?”
Respond to the learner
Identify one successful meaning or language choice. Ask about one gap, allow thinking time, then invite a revision. Check the revised move again on a fresh example.
Adjust support and challenge
Offer a brief model, useful vocabulary and partner rehearsal where needed. Keep the subject goal; reduce one prompt on fresh content and record what was independent.
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More support
Use an image, object, bilingual gloss and contrasting example. Retrieve the word in a new sentence rather than repeat a definition only. Allow familiar-language notes or another response mode when checking subject understanding.
Greater independence
Change the content, evidence or audience. Remove the completed model and ask learners to explain a choice. Increase subject complexity only when it fits the curriculum and prior knowledge.
Choose the next step
If subject meaning is insecure, reteach the concept. If the concept is understood but the English is unclear, model one useful language relationship and invite a fresh response.