2.5 – Word Workshop
What is a Morpheme?
In Word Workshop sections, we talk about morphemes and connectors. A morpheme is the smallest part of a word that has meaning.
Some words have only one morpheme, and some have more than one.
| Word | Morphemes | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| cat | cat | 1 morpheme: a small animal |
| cats | cat + s | “cat” (animal) + “s” (more than one cat) |
| happy | happy | 1 morpheme: feeling good |
| unhappy | un + happy | “un” (not) + “happy” (feeling good) = feeling bad |
What is a Connector?
A connector is a word that joins ideas or sentences together. It helps make your writing or speaking flow smoothly.
Examples:
| Connector | Definition | Sentence Example |
|---|---|---|
| AND | connects two similar ideas | I like apples and mangoes. |
| BUT | shows a difference | The class is difficult, but it is fun. |
Use this Module 2 Word Workshop worksheet to review word parts.
Then do the exercises below online OR by printing the worksheet.
(a) Fill-in-blank exercise to review the new word parts.
(b) Multiple choice exercise to review the new word parts.
(c) Short answer exercise to review connectors.
Complete the sentences with your own ideas and share with the class.
- Because of immigration, ________________________________________________________.
- Shopping online is easy, but ________________________________________________________.
Review the vocabulary from the past modules we had studied.
BONUS MATERIALS FROM OUR TEACHER COMMUNITY!
Morpheme and Connectors Slides [+practice games!]
Created by Azul Kmiecik – Literacy Minnesota
