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What does the term 'phonics' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'phonics' primarily refer to?
Which letter combination in the word 'cycle' is pronounced as 'si'?
Which letter combination in the word 'cycle' is pronounced as 'si'?
Which of the following is a suffix as described in the content?
Which of the following is a suffix as described in the content?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'bi-' in the word 'bicycle'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'bi-' in the word 'bicycle'?
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How is the word 'cyclops' broken down phonetically?
How is the word 'cyclops' broken down phonetically?
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What type of morpheme comes at the end of a root word?
What type of morpheme comes at the end of a root word?
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Which of the following is an example of a root word mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is an example of a root word mentioned in the content?
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What does the suffix 'ing' do to the meaning of the root word 'cycle'?
What does the suffix 'ing' do to the meaning of the root word 'cycle'?
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In the word 'inside', which morpheme is identified as a prefix?
In the word 'inside', which morpheme is identified as a prefix?
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What is the primary skill needed to decode the word 'cyclops'?
What is the primary skill needed to decode the word 'cyclops'?
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Study Notes
Decoding Words
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Phonics: A method for learning the sounds of letters and letter groups to read and pronounce words correctly.
- Letters can have multiple sounds. (e.g., 'a' can be short as in 'arm' or long as in 'face')
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Morphemes: The smallest meaningful parts of words.
- Prefixes: Added before root words to change meaning (e.g., 'in-' in 'inside', 'para-' in 'parachute')
- Root words: The basic part of the word.
- Suffixes: Added after root words to change meaning (e.g., '-om' in 'boredom')
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Decoding Example (Cycle):
- Breaking down the word "cycle" phonetically: 'si-kull'
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Decoding Example (Bicycle):
- The prefix "bi-" creates a new word.
- "Bicycle" means a vehicle with two wheels.
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Decoding Example (Cycling):
- The suffix "-ing" creates a new word meaning an action
- "Cycling" means the action of riding a bicycle.
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Decoding Example (Cyclops):
- Phonic breakdown: 'sy-kl-ops'
- Morpheme breakdown: The root word "cycle" implies "circle". The suffix "ops" refers to eyes.
- "Cyclops" represents a creature with one, round eye.
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Decoding Example (Transport):
- Phonic breakdown (helps with pronunciation).
- Morpheme breakdown: The prefix "trans-" indicates "across/through"; 'port' means 'carry'.
- "Transport" means to move something.
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Test your understanding of phonics and morphemes with this engaging quiz. You'll decode words, explore prefixes, suffixes, and root words, and learn the various sounds letters can make. Perfect for students looking to enhance their reading and pronunciation skills.
