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Improve reading, spelling and comprehension in a fun and engaging way!
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Recent studies show that nearly two-thirds of fourth graders are not proficient in reading. Struggling to read at an early age often leads to long-term academic challenges, lower confidence, and even limited career opportunities. The root of the problem? Many children don’t have the foundational skills needed to decode and understand words effectively.
That’s where Root Word Rudy comes in. This book isn’t just another reading tool—it’s a game changer in how kids learn language. Instead of rote memorization, Root Word Rudy teaches children to break words down to their roots, giving them a deeper understanding of vocabulary, meaning, and structure. By recognizing common root words, kids can decode thousands of words with ease, turning frustration into confidence and making reading more intuitive.
Low literacy levels cost the U.S. up to $2.2 trillion per year, notes the National Literacy Institute. Literacy has implications for the future workforce, social well-being, and the economy. If children can master the most common and powerful roots (now called "MetaWords") by 5th grade or sooner, this problem could be virtually eliminated!
The MetaWord TELE means "far" or "distance".
Once a child learns this, they know that whenever they see "tele", it has something to do with something far away.
Tele is at the root of many words, including telescope, television, telegraph, telegram, telecommunication, teleport, and more!
The MetaWord PHONe means "sound" or "voice". Now, when a child hears "phone", they will instantly associate the word with something to do with a sound or voice, as in words like microphone, earphone, headphones, megaphone, saxophone, xylophone, phonics, videophone, etc. Just another example of the importance of root words for kids! Phon- is also the root of many words, like microphone, phonics, symphony, headphones and more.
Put it together!
Now kids can see and fully understand WHY a "telephone" is how we can hear a VOICE that's far away!
* Page taken from Book 1: Root Word Rudy and the Mystery at the Museum, 2nd Edition*
Ready for a deeper dive?
MetaWords are the most common and powerful roots that kids will encounter in education and every day life.
By popular request, Root Word Rudy's MetaWords Workbook is now available, and Rudy's got a brand new look!
Check out this short video to see how Root Word Rudy's MetaWords workbook WORKS!
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So much of our English language is built from Greek and Latin ROOTS...
Let's learn as many as we can!
Knowledge of roots makes spelling much easier.
Not only will roots help you learn words, they can even help you build more! Every root you learn has many more words that come from it. Let's add them to your tool kit!
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