Students Explore Morphology to Strengthen Vocabulary and Communication

In Ms. Kilfoy’s class at St. Christopher Catholic School, students are spending time exploring morphology, learning how prefixes, suffixes, and roots help shape meaning in words. Through a variety of engaging, hands-on lessons, students are building vocabulary and developing a stronger understanding of how words work.

An important part of this learning is the opportunity to apply new words in meaningful ways. Students practice using the words and roots they create during oral communication activities, such as role-playing conversations with a CEO or making a persuasive case to their parents. These experiences help students see how their learning transfers to real-life situations and encourages them to communicate with greater confidence and clarity.