Chapter 4 Reflection

Before reading this chapter I did know that you used prefixes, suffixes and roots used to describe words. I want to know more about how root words carry the basic or core meaning of a word. I learned from reading this chapter that whenever you hear or read a new word that you intend to learn, jot it down in the margin of your notes. Then after you can go find the meaning of the word and how it relates to the subject you are studying about. I want to know more about why using a dictionary can help you learn new words. I don't understand why people would want to pick up a dictionary and start reading new words.