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Greek and Latin
Spelling and Vocabulary
Week of
Many English words are built on roots that come from Greek and
Latin origins Words -with the same root are related in spelling and
meaning.
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Spelling: You are responsible for learning the spelling of the
highlighted words on the "Word Ideas" handout.
Vocabulary: You will need to know the meaning. of this week's
roots. Additionally, you will be quizzed on 12 words off of the
"Word Ideas" handout that you will not know prior to testing. This
means you will need to be able to break down the meaning of the
word.
Wotld Ideas -Week 8
astro (star)
astronomer
astronaut
astrosphere
ject (throw)
project
reject
eject
injection
spec (see/watch)
spectator
spectacles - glasses
spectacular
auto (self)
automobile
autograph
autobiography
post (after)
postmarkprinted over a postage stamp after
the letter is mailed_
postpone
to delay until a
time after originally planned
tri (three)
tricycle
triangle
trilogy
tripod - 3 legs
triceratops
astro = star
.-Words that contain this root.
Week 3
-Draw a picture.
1
Write a sentence with one of the words you wrote above.
auto = self
/Words that contain this root.
Week 3
(- Draw a picture.
Write a sentence with one of the words you wrote above.
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ject = throw
r
Week 3
Draw a picture.
Words that contain this root.
Write a sentence with one of the words you wrote above.
post = after
-Words that contain this root.
1
r
Draw a picture.
Write a sentence with one of the words you wrote above.
Week 3
spec = see/watch]
r
Words that contain this root.
Week 3
( Draw a picture.
Write a sentence with one of the words you wrote above.
tri = three
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-Words that contain this root.
r
r
Week 3
Draw a picture.
Write a sentence with one of the words you wrote above.
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Read the directions below to find out how many times each root is
hidden. Put a check on a line as you find a root.
astro
post
script
spec
tri
anti
auto
ject
1. Find the root that means "star" 2 times.
2.
Find the root that means "self" 4 times.
3.
Find the root that means "throw" 3 times.
4.
Find the root that means "after" 4 times.
5.
Find the root that means "see/watch" 5 times.
6.
Find the root that means "three" 2 times.
7.
Find the root that means "against" 3 times.
8.
Find the root that means "to write" 2 times
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