Morphology K-5 Scope and Sequence (aligned to CCSS)

So often, teachers beginning to dive deep into morphology want to know where to begin when it is such a broad area of study and often not a strong focus in core curriculum. In this scope and sequence, I’ve done my best to answer those questions by referencing the recommendations given by experts on this topic.

I’ve identified the standards in the CCSS that relate to morphology instruction in two ways:

•determining meaning of morphemes

•decoding, encoding, and use of morphemes

I’ve broken everything into 3 levels: Level 1 (Kinder – 2nd grade), Level 2 (late 2nd – 3rd grade), and Level 3 (late 3rd – 5th grade). Each level provides:

• a description and examples of prefixes, suffixes, bases/roots
• grammar connections, spelling and phonics patterns, structures and trends that should be addressed within each level
• knowledge and performance targets students should be able to achieve by the end of each level to give you an idea of what to expect

I’m a total believer that the teacher in the classroom is the single most important factor in a child’s education, far more important than the curriculum placed in our hands! While this scope and sequence is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, knowing your students will help you determine the best starting place for their instructional needs!