Words with the same root are spelled the same way. Those who understand this principle significantly lighten their memory load, as they no longer have to remember each word individually but can derive meanings and spellings from the base word. The problem: Many students find it difficult to reliably recognize word components. In this booklet, you will find tested tips and materials that support students in identifying word roots. Exercises such as marking word components, breaking down and combining words, finding words with noun or adjective suffixes in texts, as well as varied game offerings ensure that the new knowledge is deepened and repeated.