This handout is a list of common stems, or word parts, found in literature and ELA tests. It is the initial phase of my unique and effective vocabulary curriculum. Basically, a teacher guide of stems and word examples to teach cumulatively throughout the year. The stems, or word parts, are chosen from the exceptional vocabulary workbook, “Word Within a Word.” The stems are taught cumulatively, adding five new stems each week. The workbook was great, but I found my students needed weekly practic