Today's lesson explores morphology, the study of word structure, and semantics, the study of meaning. We will examine how morphemes (the smallest units of meaning) combine to form words and how meaning is derived from these combinations. Some activities will include breaking down words into morphemes, analyzing semantic shifts, and applying this knowledge to improve vocabulary instruction. This introduction sets the stage for a lesson that connects word structure to meaning, highlighting key concepts and activities. Teachers can and should use the lesson activities according to students' learning/language capabilities, especially after assessing special needs students at the mild-to-moderate academic grade level.