Etymology, which is the study of the historical word orgins and their meanings, is a powerful tool for improving vocabulary.
By learning root words, students can better understand language. Learning just a few root words can increase word knowledge ten-fold. This post includes
Are you interested in getting your upper elementary students to spell more words correctly, understand the meaning behind more words and read more words independently? If so....then code based instruction must continue in the classroom. What is code based instruction?? This is when students are taught phonics skills in an explicit and specific sequence. Research tells us, code based instruction is the most effective way to teach students to read and spell. If a student is taught using this approach they will have the skills needed to apply learned patterns when spelling or encountering the unknown word in text. According to international literacy expert and co-author of LETRS, Dr. Carol Tolman, orthographic learning should continue beyond phonics concepts into morphology and etymology. Morphology is the study of morphemes. Morphemes are units of meaning in language (i.e. prefixes, suffixes and root words). Etymology is study of the historical development of words (i.e. identifying if the morpheme is of Greek, Latin or Anglo Saxon origin). Typically instruction on morphemes and etymology would happen at the end of third grade progressing into middle school and beyond, although younger students can easily learn basic morphemes. Dr. Tolman uses the hourglass figure below to clearly illustrate the multiple layers of direct instruction teachers should provide, progressing from phonological skills all the way into etymology. The video is about 20 minutes in length, but well worth the watch if you want to learn more about all of the layers. There is a sort of natural progression of instruction with morphemes. You will notice the progression goes from easier to understand to more difficult concepts that require background knowledge. One might first start with Anglo Saxon and Latin compounds which are free morphemes. A free morpheme is a morpheme that can stand alone and have meaning (i.e. dog and house alone mean one thing, but combined make doghouse, which means something else). Compounds are a great introduction to illustrate word chunks are meaningful. Next, one might progress to inflectional morphemes. Inflectional morphemes change what a word does, but doesn't change its meaning (i.e. ing, ed, etc.). Then, one might progress to irregular past tense plurals (i.e. catches, catch and caught). After that, one might teach common prefixes (un, re, pre, etc.) and then move to less common prefixes (macro, mono, fore, etc.) Next, one might instruct on derivational suffixes, which are suffixes that make a word change a grammar class. For example this means a word can go from being a noun (ex: pore) to being an adjective (ex: porous) by adding a derivational suffix (in this cause -ous). Finally one might teach Greek and Latin roots. Greek roots are not as common as Latin roots and are more scientific and technical. After a prefix, suffix or root word is explicitly taught there needs to be multiple exposures and chances to engage with the learned morpheme. Some great ways to further explore taught morphemes are by creating word webs, thinking of a visual or action that represents the morpheme, word hunts, graphic organizers, cloze activities or playing games. Ready to better instruct on morphology? Prefix, suffix and root word graphic organizers are a great way to deepen understanding of morphemes! Send me morphology graphic organizers!! We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time. Powered By ConvertKit > Bottom line--the more students understand about the structure of words, the better they will be at reading them independently, understanding their meaning and how to correctly spell.
A three-part teaching strategy for incorporating Greek and Latin roots,
Greek and Latin roots are sometimes the evil stepsister of vocab. Middle schools that use the Common Core (or any variation of it) must teach affixes, but high schools aren't required to, even though it’s valid vocabulary building. Affixes don't initially look glamorous to students, either; at first glance, affixes seem boring (a.k.a. memorization), and teachers are wary of how to teach them well (without just lecture and flash cards). Therefore, instead of viewing affixes as literary molecules - the building blocks to like, everything - classes often just go through the motions (or worse, ignore them completely). But what if you could teach prefixes, roots, and suffixes in a small amount of time, with higher student buy-in? Truth be told, I’ve done the full spectrum of bad to good with affix instruction: not enough of it, too much of it, successful flipped classroom, unsuccessful flipped classroom, too much in isolation, etc. Finally, I’ve got a balance that I’m happy with and that is starting to raise student awareness of the words they encounter while reading. Here's what that process currently looks like in our classroom. Yes, pretests are dry, but here’s the fun part: when my seventh graders bombed their pretest, they realized that they really DO need this instruction, and now they’re open to learning more about it. There are no egos in the way, and more students are willing to learn. (Steal my editable pretest here.) Side note: No, I don’t want students to fail or take a hit to their self-esteem… but many older teens and tweens assume they know or remember content that they do not. Next, we built flip books that contained essential lists of affixes AND practice for EACH chunk of them. Students rotated through stations to do things like… Complete the pages in their flipbooks Practice listing words that USE each affix Talk through how they could remember each one Play with a premade Quizlet set Pick up pre-made flash cards and start quizzing each other Yes, repetition is necessary, but practice can come from more than just index cards. Once students start to have a handle on some affixes, it’s time to do something creative (alongside your method of memorization) to make sure these meanings really stick. Start with an intermediate activity like this FREE puzzle challenge! The application level will look different, depending on your grade level and the extent of your students’ mastery. Here are a few ideas: Mixed Levels of Readiness: My 10-pack of application activities for affixes contains easier activities for students who are still acquiring roots AND more challenging ones for students who are ready, including pages about test prep and Harry Potter! (Try one for FREE here.) Embedded into Vocabulary: Start noticing the roots, prefixes, and suffixes in the vocabulary you assess elsewhere in your class. For example, in my Word of the Day program, we identify at least one affix and/or the language of origin for each word. Delve into REAL Latin: Don’t run from this idea! Do your students know common “English” phrases that are actually Latin, such as ad lib, per se, nota bene, pro bono, pro tempore, and status quo? If not, then maybe it’s time to build literacy with these common phrases. The REAL payoff... ...will come in that cute moment when a student raises her hand because she’s just noticed an affix in the text… or when a reluctant reader correctly zeroes in on what “agribusiness” means in a nonfiction article because he knows that “agri” means “farming”... or when a class tells you that they saw a root in their Science class and knew what the word meant. If students don’t get these affixes from us now, they never will, and it’s one of the best literacy graduation gifts we can give them. You Might Also Like... Tips and Activities for Teaching Vocabulary by Presto Plans Word Up Vocabulary Graphic Organizers by Tracee Orman
Many English words have roots derived from Greek and Latin, and understanding these roots helps students deduce meanings and make connections between words. It enhances vocabulary acquisition, supp…
120 commonly used Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes
Greek and Latin roots are the "building blocks" of English and form a powerful framework to nurture students' vocabulary development.
Teach Greek and Latin root words with doodle and sketching notes to broaden your homeschool's vocabulary. Teacher Thrives explains how almost 70% of the English language is derived from Latin and Greek languages. Teaching these roots are “building blocks” kids can use to recognize and decode unfamiliar words. It will get more and more important to teach your learners the meanings of Greek and Latin roots as they encounter the very technical vocabulary found in science and other content areas. This free resource includes a completely unique doodle page for 10 of the most common roots (5 Greek and 5 Latin).
Learning Greek and Latin Roots Many words in the English language have Greek or Latin roots. When you start delving into STEM fields, that number only increases. If your students are interested in pursuing careers in a STEM field, knowledge of root words can only increase their understanding and fluency of terminology in the field. Those aren't the only benefits of studying root words, however. Why Learn Greek and Latin Roots? Even if you don't love language, there are so many reasons to get familiar with Greek and Latin root words. As students move into increasingly technical textbooks and fields of study, the terminology itself can feel overwhelming. When you are able recognize at least a portion of a new word, it helps to ease the mind a bit. This is especially important for students choosing a STEM career path. Every STEM field has words with Greek and Latin roots. Even the names of the fields themselves draw from these languages: biology: the study of life (Greek "bio") mathematics: learning, mental discipline (Greek "máthēma") science: from the Latin scire, "to know" engineering: from the Latin ingenium, "cleverness" and ingeniare, "to contrive, devise" (from Wikipedia) architecture: Greek, meaning "chief builder" astronomy: the study of stars, space (Greek ástron, "star") Greek and Latin Roots for Standardized Testing Preparation In order for students to get into college or graduate school, they will need to take standardized tests. Even though I'm not the biggest fan of standardized testing, it's still a requirement for applications of most major universities. Knowing Greek and Latin roots strengthens vocabulary and can be used to help decipher unfamiliar words in reading passages. Even if the precise meaning of the word is still a mystery, students can still make an educated guess on the meaning. Introduce Greek and Latin Roots with a Collaborative Pennant Activity Have each student choose a root (or assign them) and have students doodle images that represent the root, or write words with the root on the pennant. Display the pennant so that students can refer to them. You can create your own or use the templates I have created. Improve Retention by Playing Root Word Games Greek and Latin Roots Pair Stare I have created several root word games and a collaborative pennant activity so that root words can be put on display in your classroom. Try root words BINGO, root words pair stare, or both! Games are my favorite way to encourage my kids to learn - usually they are having so much fun they don't even realize they are actually learning something! Learn and use over 60 root words by getting the complete bundle here. You will get the pennant templates, printables to explore the root words, and two games each of pair stare and BINGO. More Sources for Learning Root Words Some websites I have found useful when learning about root words: Membean Wikipedia Online Etymology Dictionary Macroevolution Online Games to learn roots: It's Greek to Me game on Scholastic Root word memory Various root word skills Pin these ideas for later:
Prefix, suffix, and root lesson using morphology notebooks Are you teaching prefixes, suffixes, and roots? I strive for a literacy-rich classroom. Developing morphological-rich awareness is a basic building block for reading comprehension, spelling, and even fluency. If a student can pronounce and know what a “tyrannosaurus rex,” they are more than capable of interpreting a […]
This interactive morphology resource will give your students practice with Latin roots. There are 4 activities, 22 root cards (with prefix cards, suffix cards, and word cards to accompany them), and an extensive word list for each root. Activities include: Morpheme Match Up: Match root, meaning, and words with that root. Sorting Roots: Read word cards and sort by root. Build a Word: Combine morphemes (prefixes, suffixes, roots) to build words. Break it, Read it: Read word cards. Break them into their morpheme parts. Roots included: act capt ceed/ced/cess cept dict/dic duct/duc fect flect form fort fract ject mit/mis nat pend/pens port rect rupt script/scrib spect strict struct tain ten tract *This is part of a bigger root bundle.
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Prefix, suffix, and root lesson using morphology notebooks Are you teaching prefixes, suffixes, and roots? I strive for a literacy-rich classroom. Developing morphological-rich awareness is a basic building block for reading comprehension, spelling, and even fluency. If a student can pronounce and know what a “tyrannosaurus rex,” they are more than capable of interpreting a […]
Did you know over 60% of the words in the English language are derived from Greek and Latin roots? Learning about word roots is one of the quickest, most effective ways to boost a child's vocabulary. In this blog post I will share several ways you can seamlessly incorporate teaching about Greek and Latin roots into your daily instruction! Before we begin, though, let's quickly go over WHY it is so important to have your students become familiar with Greek and Latin Roots. Here are just a few reasons: Great way to build vocabulary: let's start out with the obvious! By learning the most common Greek and Latin roots, your students are on their way to cultivating impressive vocabularies. Your students will also practice making connections between different words- once they know the meaning of one root, it will unlock the meaning of many different words! Improved spelling: studying roots helps students learn similar letter patterns. By being exposed to these patterns repeatedly, they will improve their spelling. The ELL advantage: many Greek and Latin roots are also cognates in English and Spanish. By highlighting the meanings of different roots, you will be greatly helping out your ELL students! Increased understanding of informational text: If you thought it was amazing that 60% of English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots, check this out- that number JUMPS when you look at scientific and technical terms! Over 90% of subject-specific words are derived from Greek and Latin. Once your students start learning the meanings of all the different roots, their comprehension of informational text will skyrocket! If you've been struggling with ways to incorporate learning about Greek and Latin roots during your instructional time, here are 3 low- or no-prep suggestions that you could use in your classroom TODAY: 1. Whole Group- Root of the Day There are many ways to implement a "Root of the Day" in your classroom. Here are a few ideas I've used in the past: Display a root and discuss it during your morning meeting or at the beginning of your ELA block. (Who has seen this word root before? Can you think of any words that use this word root?) Have students keep a journal. Each day they can add the new word root and a list of words featuring that root. Have a friendly competition! Display a word root and have students try to find words with that root throughout the day. Provide a small incentive to the winner (such as picking out the next GoNoodle video)!This is such an easy way to make sure your students are exposed to Greek and Latin roots! I've put together a FREE set of Greek and Latin roots posters to help you get your Root of the Day routine started. Sign up below to grab them! Send it my way!Powered By ConvertKit 2. Center- Graphic Organizer Have you considered incorporating a Greek and Latin Roots center to your rotations? It's simple to set up- all you need are dictionaries (if using an online dictionary- Collins is my go-to!) and some graphic organizers. You can grab a FREE Greek and Latin Roots graphic organizer from my TpT store! My favorite centers are the kind that I don't have to change out week after week. Imagine all the new words students will learn as they vist this center every week! 3. Independent- Boom Cards The best way to familiarize students with Greek and Latin roots is to expose them to the different roots as much as possible. A great way for students to dig deeper into word roots is with Boom Cards! Never heard of Boom Cards? Check out this page for more information. Boom Cards are highly interactive, digital, self-checking task cards. You can assign different Boom "decks" to your students and even receive reports on how they did! Students love Boom Cards and will play the decks over and over again, which is perfect for providing that exposure to Greek and Latin roots! My Greek and Latin Roots Boom Card decks each feature 6 Greek and Latin roots. Students learn the meanings of each root, and then sort words based on the different roots. At the end of the deck there is a quick vocabulary check and even an open-ended response, so you can see exactly what your students have learned after completing the deck. You can find out more (and even preview the deck) by clicking on each link below: Greek and Latin Roots Volume 1 Greek and Latin Roots Volume 2 Greek and Latin Roots Volume 3 Greek and Latin Roots Volume 4 You can also save 30% by purchasing all 4 decks in the Greek and Latin Boom Cards Bundle: Click HERE to see the bundle on Boom Learning Click HERE to see the bundle on TpT How will you incorporate Greek and Latin roots into your daily instruction?
Teach your students Greek and Latin roots using a fun and interactive card game! This resource includes 2 decks of cards and covers 120 different Greek and Latin roots. You will love the flexibility this resource offers; it can be used with any vocabulary program and is easily differentiated to meet the unique needs of your students!
Did you know over 60% of the words in the English language are derived from Greek and Latin roots? Learning about word roots is one of the quickest, most effective ways to boost a child's vocabulary. In this blog post I will share several ways you can seamlessly incorporate teaching about Greek and Latin roots into your daily instruction! Before we begin, though, let's quickly go over WHY it is so important to have your students become familiar with Greek and Latin Roots. Here are just a few reasons: Great way to build vocabulary: let's start out with the obvious! By learning the most common Greek and Latin roots, your students are on their way to cultivating impressive vocabularies. Your students will also practice making connections between different words- once they know the meaning of one root, it will unlock the meaning of many different words! Improved spelling: studying roots helps students learn similar letter patterns. By being exposed to these patterns repeatedly, they will improve their spelling. The ELL advantage: many Greek and Latin roots are also cognates in English and Spanish. By highlighting the meanings of different roots, you will be greatly helping out your ELL students! Increased understanding of informational text: If you thought it was amazing that 60% of English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots, check this out- that number JUMPS when you look at scientific and technical terms! Over 90% of subject-specific words are derived from Greek and Latin. Once your students start learning the meanings of all the different roots, their comprehension of informational text will skyrocket! If you've been struggling with ways to incorporate learning about Greek and Latin roots during your instructional time, here are 3 low- or no-prep suggestions that you could use in your classroom TODAY: 1. Whole Group- Root of the Day There are many ways to implement a "Root of the Day" in your classroom. Here are a few ideas I've used in the past: Display a root and discuss it during your morning meeting or at the beginning of your ELA block. (Who has seen this word root before? Can you think of any words that use this word root?) Have students keep a journal. Each day they can add the new word root and a list of words featuring that root. Have a friendly competition! Display a word root and have students try to find words with that root throughout the day. Provide a small incentive to the winner (such as picking out the next GoNoodle video)!This is such an easy way to make sure your students are exposed to Greek and Latin roots! I've put together a FREE set of Greek and Latin roots posters to help you get your Root of the Day routine started. Sign up below to grab them! Send it my way!Powered By ConvertKit 2. Center- Graphic Organizer Have you considered incorporating a Greek and Latin Roots center to your rotations? It's simple to set up- all you need are dictionaries (if using an online dictionary- Collins is my go-to!) and some graphic organizers. You can grab a FREE Greek and Latin Roots graphic organizer from my TpT store! My favorite centers are the kind that I don't have to change out week after week. Imagine all the new words students will learn as they vist this center every week! 3. Independent- Boom Cards The best way to familiarize students with Greek and Latin roots is to expose them to the different roots as much as possible. A great way for students to dig deeper into word roots is with Boom Cards! Never heard of Boom Cards? Check out this page for more information. Boom Cards are highly interactive, digital, self-checking task cards. You can assign different Boom "decks" to your students and even receive reports on how they did! Students love Boom Cards and will play the decks over and over again, which is perfect for providing that exposure to Greek and Latin roots! My Greek and Latin Roots Boom Card decks each feature 6 Greek and Latin roots. Students learn the meanings of each root, and then sort words based on the different roots. At the end of the deck there is a quick vocabulary check and even an open-ended response, so you can see exactly what your students have learned after completing the deck. You can find out more (and even preview the deck) by clicking on each link below: Greek and Latin Roots Volume 1 Greek and Latin Roots Volume 2 Greek and Latin Roots Volume 3 Greek and Latin Roots Volume 4 You can also save 30% by purchasing all 4 decks in the Greek and Latin Boom Cards Bundle: Click HERE to see the bundle on Boom Learning Click HERE to see the bundle on TpT How will you incorporate Greek and Latin roots into your daily instruction?
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Learn five simple things you can do to teach Greek and Latin root words to your upper elementary students.
Looking for a fun, engaging activity for your students to practice their knowledge of Greek and Latin root words? This Greek and Latin Root Word Bingo Game will help your students practice 51 root words. Understanding the meaning of root words is an important skill. Students use root words to strengthen their vocabulary skills and understand language, which also helps improve reading comprehension. Many root words are used in STEM fields, as well. These 3 different Bingo game sets (30 game boards in each set) are ready to print. Just cut out the calling cards, gather some game tokens (beans will work just as well), and let the fun begin. Included In This Resource: 3 Different Sets of Bingo Cards (30 different cards in each set... That’s 90 different Bingo Cards!) Teacher Bingo Calling Cards (51 cards) Important Teacher Directions How to Play Sheet Root Words Included: hydr, therm, geo, photo, ped, chron, vis/vid, rupt, meter, phon, scope, bio, graph, tract, struct, ject, astr, aud, terr, log, mit, dict, path, port, scrib/script, spect, vac, bene, auto, loc, mega, trans, form, micro, man, opt, poly, tele, cycl, anti, mal, para, sect, flect/flex, flu, agri, cent, labor, fin, aqua, ology You May Also Like: Greek and Latin Root Word Morphology Word Wall Posters and Activity Booklet Greek and Latin Root Word Morphology Digital Word Sort Center Activity Greek and Latin Root Words Digital Vocabulary Game and Assessments Sets 1 & 2 Greek and Latin Root Words Digital Vocabulary Game and Assessments Sets 3 & 4 Greek and Latin Root Words Digital Vocabulary Game and Assessment Set 5 Freebie CLICK HERE to follow me and be notified when new products are added to my store! All new products are 50% off for the first 48 hours. Be sure to leave feedback to earn TpT credits to spend on future purchases! This resource is a digital download from my TpT store. It is bound by copyright laws and the redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this resource (or any part thereof) on the Internet are all strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
This is a growing bundle of activities, resources, and visuals for teaching Latin roots. This bundle includes: 22 Root Posters 4 Activities Root cards with accompanying prefix, suffix, and word cards Extensive word list for each root 25 Word Matrices Digital slides that guide you through creating a matrix, "printable" matrix, and blank matrix Teacher "Cheat Sheet" for each root 25 sets of Teaching Slides
Motivate your students to practice morphology with these Greek and Latin Root Words Worksheet Games. This pack of morphology games includes 10 bump games to help students practice defining words containing more than 50 common Greek and Latin roots. These root word games are perfect for word study review, center activities, partner work, early finishers, test prep, and more! 50+ Common Greek & Latin Roots Covered... aqua, ast/astr, aud, auto, bene, bio, brev, cent, chron, cogn, cred, cycl, dict, duc, fac, fin, flex/flect, frag/frac, fort, gen, geo, graph, hydr, ject, loc, log, luc/lum, mal, man, mand/mend, max, min, mit, nov, orig, path, ped, phil, phon, photo, port, rupt, scop, scrib/script, sens/sent, spec, struct, tact, tele, terra, therm, tract, vac, vid/vis, viv Each Greek or Latin root is included in two of the games. The first game requires students to match the root to its definition. The second game requires students to read the definition of a word and fill in the missing root. Included with this Greek and Latin Root Words Morphology Games Pack: Instructions for play 10 worksheet games Answer keys ✅ Check out the preview above to see a sample of these root word games. Reasons to LOVE these root word activities... ❤️ Game setup is simple! Print out the game you want your students to play and grab a few common materials. ❤️ These games promote student independence! Once students learn how to play these bump games, they can play different versions without assistance. ❤️ Students will have fun – and they may forget they’re even learning! Teachers like you love these Greek and Latin Root Word Games! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This game is GREAT! Thank you for providing a fun resource with little prep work. My students really enjoyed playing this game!” - Alison S. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great for centers. The kids love playing, and are studying without realizing. The answer key is great too. The students not answering the question study while waiting for their turn!” - Peggy V. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Games 4 Gains is my go to for every Flashback Friday. These games nail the standards and increase engagement. One of my favorite things about their games is the self check. It holds students accountable for their responses as well as addressing any misconceptions right away vs. when I can get it graded.” - Feelingfancyinfirst You may also enjoy: Prefixes Games Pack Suffixes Games Pack Context Clues Bump Games Homophones Bump Games Customer Tips: We love to hear what you think! Please leave your feedback on this resource to earn credits and save money on future TpT purchases! Click on the green ★ above to follow my store to get notifications of new resources, sales, and freebies! © Games 4 Gains, LLC. This purchase is for single-classroom use only. Sharing this resource with multiple teachers, an entire school, or an entire school system is strictly forbidden. Multiple licenses are available at a discount.
Learn five simple things you can do to teach Greek and Latin root words to your upper elementary students.
This Vocabulary & Morphology Notebook is an effective, no-prep solution to boost your 3rd graders' understanding of prefixes, suffixes, and roots! Look no further! This Vocabulary Morphology Notebook is a step-by-step, easy-to-use resource that will significantly enhance your students' vocabulary skills over 13 weeks. This no-prep, step-by-step notebook will increase your students' understanding of a prefix, suffix, and root. These vocabulary notebook setup/printables will transform your language art block and students' vocabulary. There is a total of 13 weeks of material. Once students get into the routine after the first week, they will be able to do all the material on their own without teacher assistance. It makes an easy and efficient station or center during your language arts block. Why Choose This Notebook? 13-Week Program: Covers prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Student Independence: Kids can work alone after the first week. All-Inclusive: Comes with example pages, a morpheme list, dictionary, and weekly guides. Fun Activities: Includes sorts, word lists, illustrations, and detective games. Easy Assessments: Weekly tests with answer keys to track progress. This 13- week unit Vocabulary & Morphology Notebook includes: Instructions - Example pages - List of morphemes for 13 weeks (a variety of prefixes, suffixes, and roots) Inclusive Materials and Instructions The notebook comes with everything you need for easy implementation. It includes: Example pages to demonstrate how activities should be completed A comprehensive list of morphemes for the 13 weeks A morpheme dictionary for student reference Weekly instructions to guide both you and your students through each phase of the program Engaging Learning Activities: To keep your students interested and engaged, the notebook offers a variety of activities, including: 13 morpheme sorts to help students categorize and understand different morphemes Word lists that utilize the weekly morphemes to build vocabulary Morphology illustrations with examples and instructions Dictionary Detective handouts that encourage exploration and discovery Sentence Scribe handouts to practice using new vocabulary in context Assessments Thorough Assessments with Answer Keys: The notebook includes 13 cumulative assessments, complete with answer keys, to help you regularly monitor your students' understanding and retention of the material. These assessments allow you to easily identify areas where students may need additional support, ensuring consistent progress. Ready to Transform Your Classroom? This Vocabulary Morphology Notebook is the perfect tool to enhance your language arts block and empower your students to become more confident and capable with vocabulary. With its comprehensive structure, engaging activities, and student-friendly format, you'll see your students thrive. MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS VOCABULARY & MORPHOLOGY NOTEBOOK? Email me at [email protected] WANT 50% OFF NEW PRODUCTS? ✅ Click the green star to follow me and get notified first about 50% off all new products! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in more PREFIX and SUFFIXES resources? Prefixes & Suffixes Color By Number Worksheets Prefixes & Suffixes Review Game Root words, prefixes, suffixes for Google Root words, prefixes, suffixes interactive notebook Other Classroom Favorites: Fractions Color By Number Worksheets Grammar Color By Number Worksheets Math Digital Mystery Pixels Reading Comprehension Color By Numbers Reading Comprehension Digital Mystery Pictures ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Copyright © Glitter in Third by Kelly Chapman Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
Engage students in learning all about Greek & Latin Roots with this Interactive Notebook. Teach students to identify whether each root is a Greek root or a Latin root. Let students be creative as they think of words that include each root, create sentences using sample words, & create a silly alliteration using at least one sample word for each root. What's included in the set: 50 different Greek & Latin Roots are included Individual root activity sheets that come in 2 different sheet versions for variety. (100 sheets total included) Each roots sheet allow the students to list the definition, write up to 4 examples of words, color a picture that represents each root, write sentences using sample words, a create silly alliterations using a sample word for each root. A teacher list of all words, meanings, and examples are included. Click preview to check it out! Roots that are included in the set: Aqua, Audi, Auto, Astro/aster, Bio, Bene, Cent, Chrono, Circum/circu, Cred, Cycle, Dict, Duc/duct, Fac, Form, Fort, Fract, Geo, Grad/gress, Gram, Graph, Hydr, Ject, Loc, Logy, Man/manu, Meter, Micro, Min, Milli, Mis/mit, Mono, Multi, Phon, Photo, Pop, Port, Rupt, Scope, Scrib/scrip, Sign, Spect, Struct, Tele, Therm, Tract, Uni, Vid/vis, Voc This set pairs perfectly with my Greek & Latin Roots Word Wall | Root Words Posters Check out my other Greek & Latin Roots activity sets: Greek & Latin Roots Mega Bundle Greek & Latin Roots of the Week | Mini Bulletin Board Set Greek & Latin Roots Task Cards | Print & Google Classroom Digital Greek & Latin Roots Bingo | Google Classroom & Printable
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Morphology instruction is a powerful strategy for improving vocabulary and comprehension. This post shares several morphology activities.
Many words in the English language are formed by taking base words or root words and adding combinations of prefixes and suffixes to them.
Are you an English teacher who sees their bored students zoning out because your vocabulary activities are monotonous and stale. I found a way to reinforce vocabulary lessons. If you are into visual notebooks, you'll love using sketch notes. If you are looking for a hands-on component, for your kinesthetic earners then your students will love compiling the interactive fan. And, for paperless classrooms everywhere, it's easy to share the digital notebook version. Grades 5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, homeschool | Middle School ELA | High School English
It's important to help our students build their morphological awareness, but how can we do this? By using controlled text!
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Greek and Latin roots are made much easier with this helpful word wall! By learning the meanings of Greek and Latin roots, students are more able to easily recognize and decode unfamiliar words in the English language. This printable poster set makes it easy to reinforce this concept year-round. Click HERE to SAVE with the Reading/ELA Poster Bundle! Each word wall poster identifies a Greek or Latin root, its meaning, and 3 examples. Each root is 1/2 page when printed. Just make one cut on each sheet of paper, and you are all set! A student guide sheet is also included for easy reference. The sheet is perfect for students to place in their interactive notebooks! This Word Wall set includes the following Greek and Latin roots: ad aqua astr aud auto bene bio brev chron dict geo graph inter unct log lun meter mit path phone photo port rupt scribe script scop spect struct therm terra tract trans vac voc vis vert NEWLY ADDED The following 14 word wall cards have been added to this set (these roots are NOT included on the student guide sheet): ped (foot) man/manu (hand) ject (throw) sect (cut) cred (believe) jur/jus (law, justice) mal/male (bad, abnormal) vit/viv (live, life) flect/flex (bend) frag/fract (break, shatter) cede/ceed/cess (go, yield) socio (companion, friend) strain/strict/string (tie, bind) naut/ naus/nav (relating to the sea) Click HERE to see a FREE VIDEO showing different ways TpT poster sets can be used in the classroom! Looking for specific sets of Reading/ELA posters? Here you go: Suffixes and Meanings Poster Set Prefixes and Meanings Poster Set Theme in Literature Poster Set What is the Genre? Poster Set Literary Elements Poster Set Greek and Latin Roots Word Wall 6 Traits of Writing Poster Set Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. I love that feedback! Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow me! Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you so much, Shelly Rees
Do you need an activity for your students to practice finding the root word? Well here it is! In this activity the students will read a bigger word. Once they have identified the root word they will color it in. My students really enjoyed this and did very well with it. **It is also great practice ...
