WordStudy
Vocabulary
4
Latin Roots scrib/script, cred, fac
Extend
Lesson Objectives
Day 1
Students will:
• Understand the meaning of the Latin roots, scrib/script
(“write”), cred (“believe”), and fac (“make”)
• Identify the Latin roots scribe/script, cred, and fac in words
• Understand that identifying the Latin roots in words can help
them define words
• Read and write words with Latin roots
scrib/script
scrib/script
Latin Latin
RootsRoots
scrib/script,
scrib/script,
cred, fac
cred, fac
Root
cred
cred
3
write
scrib/scriptscrib/script
write
3
cred
credbelieve
believe
fac
fac make
make
fac
The root The
may root
be inmay
thebe
middle
in theofmiddle
a word:
of incredible
a word: incredible
fac
write write
3
believebelieve
Anchor Chart (BLM
Anchor
1) Chart (BLM 1)
4
Materials:
credenza
• BLM 2: Category Cards
• BLMs 3–4: Word Cards
creditor
• BLM 6: Take-Home Activity
describe
• Teacher Category Cards—write, believe, makediscredit
• Teacher Word Cards—transcribe, same as BLM 4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
• Sort words according to root
• Spell words with Latin roots
• Use words with Latin roots in sentences
5
5
4
5
5
transcribe
incredible
incredible
circumscribed
circumscribed
facilitate
facilitate
manuscript
3.
I’m sorry to
3. say
I’mthe
sorry
teacher
to say
found
the teacher
my story
found
aboutmy
mystory
late about
homework
my late homework
credence
We have to
4. give
Weher
have
__________________
to give her __________________
for trying to get
forhere
trying
as to
fast
getashere
she as
could.
fast as she could.
Ben will come
5. Ben
earlywill
socome
he willearly
be ready
so he to
will__________________
be ready to __________________
the meeting. the meeting.
6.
Our class 6.
tookOur
a tour
class
of took
the __________________
a tour of the __________________
where they build
where
equipment
they build
forequipment for
5.
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While it may seem like books are everywhere, the fact is that they’ve only
a moment to relish a luxury that few people in medieval times could enjoy.
Spelling Dictation (BLM 10)
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Take-Home Activity (BLM 8)
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Correct Spelling
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Reading Passage (BLM 9)
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Additional Materials:
• Word Study Notebooks
• Pocket Chart
• Butcher Paper (Day 1)
• Dictionaries (Day 2)
• Stopwatches (Day 3)
Date ____________________________________
1.
Spelling Dictation (BLM 10)
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Spelling Peer Check (BLM 11)
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3.
been common for the last 500 years or so. Next time you’re reading a book, take
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a moment to relish a luxury that few people in medieval times could enjoy.
prescribed
Reading Passage (BLM 9)
First Try
handwritten books evaporated.
h
While it may seem like books are everywhere, the fact is that they’ve only
Spelling Peer Check
As the demand for books grew, especially in universities, many literate people
Word Study & Vocabulary 4: Unit 23: Latin roots scrib/script, cred, fac
handwritten books evaporated.
Directions: Work with a partner. Follow the directions from your teacher to use this BLM to write your
spelling words.
3.
(including women) became scribes. These workers carefully copied texts, often
Sentence
signing each book with a personal inscription. The development of the printing
The city planners
6. The__________________
city planners __________________
(word that means
(word
“drew
that means
around”)
“drew
the around”) the
2.
Reading Passage (BLM 9)
B
credence
benefactored
factoried benefactored
manufacturedmanufactured
Name ___________________________________
press in the 1400s helped facilitate the manufacture of books, and the need for
®
credentials
credence
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of people could even read or write, and few people owned books.
one collection of forty-eight illuminated manuscripts is estimated to be worth
3.
As the demand for books grew, especially in universities, many literate people
(including women) became scribes. These workers carefully copied texts, often
Many toys5.areMany
__________________
toys are __________________
(word that means
(word
“made
that means
by hand”)
“made
overseas.
by hand”) overseas.
1.
more than $24 million—that’s half a million dollars per book!
Materials:
• Quick-Check Assessment
credentials
discredit
Spelling Dictation
Before the year 1100, most books were made by monks and were kept in
2.
one collection of forty-eight illuminated manuscripts is estimated to be worth
downtown area
downtown
on their maps.
area on their maps.
Review Words
and are valuable artifacts today. Many of them are worth incredible sums. In fact,
• Spell words with Latin roots
credible
been common for the last 500 years or so. Next time you’re reading a book, take
6.
monasteries or in the private collections of wealthy or royal patrons. Books were
Students will:
accredit
credence credible
accredit
The committee
4. The
asked
committee
if the job
asked
applicant
if the had
job applicant
all of her had
__________________
all of her __________________
Take-Home Activity
Take-Home
(BLM 8)Activity (BLM 8)
Classroom Activity (BLM 7)
also lavishly illustrated, or illuminated. These beautiful books were uncommon
1.
and are valuable artifacts today. Many of them are worth incredible sums. In fact,
circumscribed circumscribed
scribbled prescribed
scribbled
expensive to make because they were transcribed by hand. Some books were
New Words
expensive to make because they were transcribed by hand. Some books were
also lavishly illustrated, or illuminated. These beautiful books were uncommon
press in the 1400s helped facilitate the manufacture of books, and the need for
5.
(word that means
(word
“building
that means
where
“building
things are
where
made”)
things are made”)
simple to obtain reading materials. In fact, during medieval times, only a handful
3.
Before the year 1100, most books were made by monks and were kept in
prescription
postscript prescription
(word that means
(word
“evidence
that means
that“evidence
someonethat
is deserving
someoneofiscredit
deserving
or belief”)
of credit
in order.
or belief”) in order.
playgrounds. playgrounds.
signing each book with a personal inscription. The development of the printing
Day 5
4.
factoried
a library or bookstore and come out with a stack of books on any topic under the
2.
of people could even read or write, and few people owned books.
more than $24 million—that’s half a million dollars per book!
(word that means
(word
“make
that means
easier”)“make easier”)
sun. But while people today may have easy access to books, it wasn’t always so
Reading is such a common pastime that it’s easy to take it for granted.
simple to obtain reading materials. In fact, during medieval times, only a handful
The witness
3. gave
The awitness
__________________
gave a __________________
(word that means
(word
“believable”)
that means description
“believable”) description
discredit
Publishers turn raw manuscripts into books in vast numbers. Anyone can pop into
check to make sure underlines
are marked to overprint
(Window: Attributes)
1.
a library or bookstore and come out with a stack of books on any topic under the
to the police. to the police.
Classroom Activity
Classroom
(BLM 7)Activity (BLM 7)
Materials:
• BLM 9: Reading Passage
• BLM 10: Spelling Dictation
• BLM 11: Spelling Peer Check
manuscript
postscript
Date ____________________________________
Review Words
monasteries or in the private collections of wealthy or royal patrons. Books were
(word that means
(word
“belief
that means
or trust”)
“belief or trust”)
Reading is such a common pastime that it’s easy to take it for granted.
Name ___________________________________
Publishers turn raw manuscripts into books in vast numbers. Anyone can pop into
description
scribble subscription
scribble subscription
letter told the letter
time of
told
thethe
meeting.
time of the meeting.
The map 2.
showed
The amap
boundary
showedthat
a boundary
__________________
that __________________
three major parks.
three major parks.
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
The Evolution of Books
sun. But while people today may have easy access to books, it wasn’t always so
(word that means
(word
“not
thatbelievable”)
means “not believable”)
Date ____________________________________
Name ___________________________________
very exciting. very exciting.
__________________.
__________________.
The Evolution of Books
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Take-Home Activity (BLM 6)
The author
1. hired
Thean
author
assistant
hiredtoan
__________________
assistant to __________________
her novel.
her novel.
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The __________________
2. The __________________
(word that means
(word
“note
that at
means
the end”)
“noteatatthe
thebottom
end”) atofthe
thebottom of the
4.
make
Spelling Dictation
2.
3.
believe
Define Define
the Word
the Word
Sunny’s __________________
1. Sunny’s __________________
(word that means
(word
“picture
that means
in words”)
“picture
of the
in words”)
race was
of the race was
(word that means
(word
“marked
that means
off”) “marked off”)
Name ___________________________________
5
1.
2.
• Identify words with Latin roots in a passage
• Use words with Latin roots in meaningful sentences
• Spell words with Latin roots
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Parent Directions:
Parent
Have
Directions:
your child Have
read the
yoursentence
child read
and
the
choose
sentence
the and
wordchoose
that fitsthe
theword
definition
that fits
in the definition in
parentheses. Have
parentheses.
your child Have
write the
yourcorrect
child write
wordthe
in the
correct
blank
word
to complete
in the blank
the to
sentence.
complete the sentence.
(word that means
(word
“tothat
write
means
out”)“to write out”)
Students will:
5
Name ___________________________________
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Date ____________________________________
description
Day 4
5
5
Word Cards (BLM 5)
Define Define
the Word
the Word
credit
factorytranscribe
credit
believe
Take-Home Activity
Take-Home
(BLM 6)Activity (BLM 6)
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Vocabulary
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fac scrib/script, cred, fac
Name ___________________________________
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Materials:
• BLM 2: Category Cards
• BLM 5: Word Cards
• BLM 7: Classroom Activity
• BLM 8: Take-Home Activity
• Teacher Category Cards—scrib/script, cred, fac
5
Word Bank Word Bank
factory
write
make
5
Directions: Read
Directions:
each sentence.
Read Choose
each sentence.
the wordChoose
from the
theword
wordbank
fromthat
the fits
word
thebank
definition
that fits
in the definition in
parentheses. Write
parentheses.
the word inWrite
the blank
the word
to complete
in the blank
the to
sentence.
complete the sentence.
1.
write
5
Word Cards (BLM
Word
5) Cards (BLM 5)
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Word Cards (BLM 4)
Students will:
5
inscribe
inscribe
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prescribe
prescribe
5
5
Word Cards (BLM 4)
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5
incredulous
incredulous
4
4
Word Cards (BLM 3)
5
Word BankWord Bank
accredit accredit
artifact
artifact
benefactorbenefactor
credentialscredentials
discredit discredit
facilitate facilitate
facsimile facsimile
faculty
faculty
incredible incredible
incredulousincredulous
manuscriptmanuscript
prescribe prescribe
scribble scribble
script
script
transcription
transcription
subscription
factitious
factitious subscription
4
facilitate
transcribe
5
5
transcription
4
manuscript
manuscript
Parent Directions:
Parent
Have
Directions:
your child Have
read each
your word
child read
in theeach
wordword
bankinand
the then
wordwrite
bankwords
and then
in the
write words in the
correct circle according
correct to
circle
meaning.
according to meaning.
nondescript
nondescript
description
description
subscribe
4
facile
scribble
Organizing
Organizing
Words by
Words
Meaning
by Meaning
5
5
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Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Date ____________________________________
5
5
5
5
4
credulous
satisfaction
3
5
scripture
4
5
creditcredit
4
credo
3
5
credibility
credibility
4
script
4
prescription
3
5
faculty
4
credible
5
manufacture
manufacture
circumscription
circumscription
4
credence
3
5
4
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Word Cards (BLM 3)
inscription
inscription
artifact
artifact
4
4
postscript
Category Cards (BLM 2)
facsimile
4
Word Cards (BLM 4)
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facilitate
3
Word Cards (BLM 3)
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facility
accredit
circumscribe
3
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Anchor Chart (BLM 1)
3
credentials
Day 3
Category Cards (BLM
Category
2) Cards (BLM 2)
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Vocabulary
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fac scrib/script, cred, fac
4
transcribe
3
4
transcription
facile
3
discredit
describe – describe
be + p +– tion
be += pdescription
+ tion = description
4
scribble
3
4
subscribe
credulous
3
describe
subscribe –
subscribe
be + p +– tion
be += psubscription
+ tion = subscription
4
satisfaction
3
inscribe – inscribe
be + p +– tion
be += pinscription
+ tion = inscription
3
4
scripture
credo
3
creditor
make make
prescribe –prescribe
be + p +– tion
be += pprescription
+ tion = prescription
3
4
prescription
credenza
describe: todescribe:
tell or write
to tellabout
or write about
transcribe transcribe
– be + p +– tion
be += ptranscription
+ tion = transcription
• Explain in their own words what the meanings of the
Latin roots are and how to use them to help figure out the
factory
ascribe
meanings of words
factotum
benefactor
• Sort words according to meaning
• Spell words with Latin roots
incredible
conscript
4
script
credible
3
Use the root
Use to
thehelp
rootdefine
to help
a word.
define For
a word.
example:
For example:
factory: a building
factory: awhere
building
things
where
are things
made are made
incredible: incredible:
not believable
not believable
When adding
Whenthe
adding
suffixthe
-tion
suffix
to words
-tion to
with
words
the with
root the root
scrib, change
scrib,the
change
b to pthe
and
b to
add
p -tion.
and add -tion.
Students will:
4
postscript
3
4
faculty
credence
3
credentials
4
facsimile
4
incredible
3
The root The
may root
be atmay
thebe
end
at of
thea end
word:
of describe
a word: describe
4
circumscribe
3
conscript
The root The
may root
be atmay
thebe
beginning
at the beginning
of a word:
of factory
a word: factory
Materials:
• Anchor Poster
Day 2
3
factotum
benefactor
facility
accredit
factory
ascribe
Root
Meaning Meaning
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Day One
Supporting ELs
For Spanish-speaking students, note
cognates for the spelling words, including
prescriber/prescribe; las credenciales/
credentials; el artefacto/artifact; el
facsímile/facsimile; fácil/facile.
Blending Practice
If some students have difficulty reading the
words, help them read the words syllable
by syllable. For example, point to the word
credence on the chalkboard. Show how
you divide the word into two syllables
between the vowel e and the consonant d,
cre/dence. Explain that you now have one
open syllable with a long vowel sound
and one closed syllable with a short
vowel sound. Read each syllable and then
blend the syllables together: cre/dence:
credence. Continue to support students
who need help with blending throughout
the week, using the example words used in
the lesson.
Review Predictable Spelling Changes in Word
Roots ceiv/cep, tain/ten, nounce/nunc
Focus Words: deceive, detain, pronounce, deception, detention, pronunciation
Write the words deceive, detain, and pronounce on the chalkboard, and underline
the roots ceiv, tain, and nounce as you say each word aloud.
Ask students to say how each root changes when -tion is added to form a noun. At
their prompting, write the noun forms of the words on the chalkboard (deception,
detention, pronunciation), underlining the roots cep, ten, and nunc.
Introduce Latin Roots scrib/script, cred, fac
Model
Write scrib/script (“write”), cred (“believe”), and fac (“make”) on the chalkboard
and read them aloud. Explain that these are Latin roots with their meanings.
Write the following words on the chalkboard, read them aloud, and underline the
Latin root in each word: postscript, incredible, manufacture. Point out that the roots
can appear in different parts of words—at the end, the middle, and the beginning.
Say: I can use what I know about the meanings of these roots, along with what
I already know about the meanings of prefixes and suffixes, to figure out the
definitions of words. For example, I already know the root man means “hand.” Since
I now know that fac means “to make,” I can figure out that the word manufacture
means “making goods by hand.”
Students may remember that postscript means “a note that comes at the end.”
Explain that incredible (which has the prefix in-, meaning “not”) means “not
believable.”
Guide
Refer to the anchor poster and review the roots and their meanings with students.
Write the following words on the chalkboard: prescribe, credible, facsimile. Ask
volunteers to circle the Latin roots. Guide students to use what they know about the
meanings of the roots and affixes to figure out the definitions of the words. Have
students underline the affixes to reinforce the idea that looking for familiar parts
in words helps them read and understand new words. Students may recognize the
prefix pre-, meaning “before,” and the word simile, meaning “like.”
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Assessment Tip
Give student groups large pieces of butcher paper and have them brainstorm
words with the roots scrib/script, cred, and fac. Have them create word webs
on the butcher paper. Invite groups to share their word webs with the class. Have
students write the words in their word study notebooks.
Notice which students have difficulty
dividing the words into syllables. Say the
spelling words aloud with students slowly.
Ask them to write each syllable as they say
them.
Spelling Words with Latin Roots
Providing Support
Unit Spelling Words: prescribe, credence, artifact, prescription, credulous,
facsimile, facile, inscribe
Write the following words on the chalkboard: prescribe, credence, artifact.
Explain that when we know the root words we already know how to spell a part of
the longer word. Underline the root word in each word on the chalkboard.
Explain that students can look for suffixes and prefixes that they already know how
to spell within the spelling words, for example, -ence in credence.
Rewrite each word on the chalkboard in syllabic form: pre/scribe, cre/dence,
ar/ti/fact. Remind students that breaking words into syllables can help them spell
longer words. Note that the syllables may break in the middle of the root words.
Write the remaining spelling words on the chalkboard and read them with
students. Ask volunteers to underline the roots in each word. Have students circle
the prefixes, suffixes, or additional roots. Finally, work with students to rewrite the
words in syllabic form.
Discuss the meaning of each spelling word, and then ask volunteers to use a
spelling word in an oral sentence.
Some of the words with the roots scrib/
script, cred, and fac may be unfamiliar
to students. Explain how words derived
their meanings. Circumscribe literally
means “write around.” We use it now to
mean “encompass.” Incredulous means
“doubting or with disbelief.” Accredit
literally means “credit” or “license.”
Facsimile includes the root word simile,
which means “like.” A facsimile is an exact
copy. Facile refers to something that can
be done easily. To facilitate is to make
something easy for others.
Home/School Connection
Students can take home a list of the unit
spelling words and practice reading,
writing, and spelling the words with a
family member.
Have students copy the spelling words into their word study notebooks.
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Day Two
Providing Support
Help students see the predictable
spelling changes to words with the root
scribe. For example, when adding -tion
to the word transcribe, the letter b
changes to p and the word is spelled
transcription. Ask students to add -tion
to the following words and write the new
words in their word study notebooks:
prescribe, inscribe, subscribe, describe,
circumscribe.
Review Latin Roots scrib/script, cred, fac
Write the words scribble, accredit, and faculty on the chalkboard. Ask students to
identify the Latin root in each word. Ask them what each root means. Have students
turn to a buddy. Have one student define each word in his or her own words. Have
the other student use the word in an oral sentence. Have buddies discuss how
recognizing Latin roots can help them read and understand words.
Meaning Sort
Teacher Word Cards: transcribe
Teacher Category Cards: write, believe, make
Meaning Sort
write
believe
make
ascribe
conscript
describe
postscript
prescription
scribble
transcribe
credentials
credenza
creditor
discredit
incredible
benefactor
factory
factotum
satisfaction
Place the category cards in a pocket chart so students can see them. Hold up the
word card for transcribe and read it aloud.
Think aloud: I can hear and see that the word transcribe includes the Latin root
scrib. I know that scrib means “write,” so I’ll place this word in the write category.
Give pairs of students the category cards from BLM 2 and the word cards from
BLM 3 and have them sort the words according to their meanings. Encourage them
to check a dictionary if they are unsure of the meaning of a word.
When students have completed their sorts, hold a class discussion to compare sorts.
No Peeking Sort
write
believe
make
circumscribe
script
scripture
subscribe
transcription
accredit
credence
credible
credo
credulous
facile
facilitate
facility
facsimile
faculty
No Peeking Sort
Teacher Word Cards: same as BLM 4
Teacher Category Cards: write, believe, make
Place the category cards in a pocket chart so that students can see them.
Home/School Connection
Have students write the categories in a row in their word study notebooks.
Give students BLM 6 to complete with a
family member. Students can also take
home the word cards and share their sorts
with a family member.
Tell students that you will call out one word at a time and they will write the word in
the correct category in their word study notebooks. When you finish the sort, give
students the word cards from BLM 4 so they may check their spelling.
Supporting ELs
Because some ELs may not have someone
at home who speaks English well enough
to work with them on BLM 6, make
sure that they understand what they are
supposed to do on the BLM.
Spelling. Divide the class into pairs and have one student in each pair write cloze
sentences for these words: prescribe, credentials, artifact, facile. Have the other
student write sentences for these words: prescription, credence, facsimile, inscribe.
Have partners trade sentences and write the correct word in the blank to complete
each sentence.
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Day Three
Speed Sort
Assessment Tip
Teacher Category Cards: scrib/script, cred, fac
Place the category cards in a pocket chart. Explain that students are going to
do a “Speed Sort” on their own, categorizing words that contain the Latin roots
scrib/script, cred, or fac.
Give each student the category cards from BLM 2, a stopwatch, and the word
cards from BLM 5. Have students sort the cards as quickly as they can with
accuracy. Have partners check each other’s work. Then have them repeat the sort
and try to beat their last time.
Spelling. Remind students that breaking words into syllables can help them with
pronunciation and spelling. For example, the words manuscript and artifact both
have open vowel patterns in the second syllable. One makes a long vowel sound
and the other a short vowel sound. Explain that, when sounding out new words,
students should first try the long vowel sound for open syllables, as in manuscript.
If that sounds wrong, they should try the short vowel sound, as in artifact.
Applying Meaning. Give students BLM 7 and have them choose the correct words
to complete each sentence. Remind students to check their spelling.
Use students’ completed BLM 7 to assess
their understanding of the words and if
they are able to spell the words correctly.
Note if students need more practice with
word meanings and difficult multi-syllabic
words.
Providing Support
ELs and struggling readers may have
difficulty completing BLM 7 on their own.
Have them work with a partner to read
and complete it.
Speed Sort
scrib/script
cred
fac
circumscription credibility
artifact
description
credit
factitious
inscribe
incredulous manufacture
inscription
manuscript
nondescript
prescribe
subscription
Home/School Connection
Give students BLM 8 to complete with a
family member. Explain that they are to do
the same thing they did on BLM 7 in class.
Supporting ELs
Make sure that ELs understand what to do
on BLM 8 since there may not be anyone
at home who speaks English well enough
to help them complete it.
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Day Four
Providing Support
Instead of having students read the
passage independently, place students in
small groups of mixed reading abilities and
have them choral-read the passage straight
through. Then have them work as a team
to find examples of the Latin roots scrib/
script, cred, and fac.
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Word Hunt
Give students a copy of the passage on BLM 9. Tell them they are going to read the
passage and hunt for words with the Latin roots scrib/script, cred, and fac.
Model reading a line and finding a word with one of the roots. Underline the word
and continue reading. Then ask students to complete the word hunt on their own.
After students have completed the word hunt, ask volunteers to share the words they
found.
Name ___________________________________
Date ____________________________________
Spelling Dictation
The Evolution of Books
Reading is such a common pastime that it’s easy to take it for granted.
Publishers turn raw manuscripts into books in vast numbers. Anyone can pop into
a library or bookstore and come out with a stack of books on any topic under the
make sure underlines
ed to overprint
Attributes)
sun. But while people today may have easy access to books, it wasn’t always so
simple to obtain reading materials. In fact, during medieval times, only a handful
Challenge
students to write a paragraph using at least four words from the
Review Words
1.
paragraph. Tell students they may use other forms of the words in the paragraph,
2.
for example
the past tense of describe or the noun related to inscribe.
3.
of people could even read or write, and few people owned books.
Before the year 1100, most books were made by monks and were kept in
monasteries or in the private collections of wealthy or royal patrons. Books were
expensive to make because they were transcribed by hand. Some books were
also lavishly illustrated, or illuminated. These beautiful books were uncommon
and are valuable artifacts today. Many of them are worth incredible sums. In fact,
one collection of forty-eight illuminated manuscripts is estimated to be worth
more than $24 million—that’s half a million dollars per book!
As the demand for books grew, especially in universities, many literate people
(including women) became scribes. These workers carefully copied texts, often
signing each book with a personal inscription. The development of the printing
press in the 1400s helped facilitate the manufacture of books, and the need for
handwritten books evaporated.
While it may seem like books are everywhere, the fact is that they’ve only
been common for the last 500 years or so. Next time you’re reading a book, take
a moment to relish a luxury that few people in medieval times could enjoy.
Answer Key Reading Passage (BLM 9)
Reading Passage (BLM 9)
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Home/School Connection
Have students take the reading passage on
BLM 9 home to read to a family member
and point out the words with Latin roots
scrib/script, cred, and fac.
Supporting ELs
Make sure ELs know the meanings of the
spelling words. Before student pairs use
BLM 11, have the partners tell each other
oral sentences using the spelling words.
New Words
Spelling Dictation
1.
2.
3.
Give students
Spelling Dictation (BLM 10). Dictate the following words from last
week’s spelling words to students, one at a time, and have students write them on
Sentence
their BLMs:
perceive, retain, announce.
Dictate the following words from this week’s unit, one at a time, having students
write them on the BLMs: credence, artifact, facsimile.
Dictate the following sentence and have students write it on their papers: The bank
thief proved himself to be a facile liar as he told a credulous banker why he
was in the vault.
Spelling Dictation (BLM 10)
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Write the words and sentence on the chalkboard and have students self-correct their
papers.
Spelling Practice
Give pairs of students Spelling Peer Check (BLM 11). While one student reads the
spelling words from his or her word study notebook, the other student writes the
words in the First Try column. After the second student has spelled the words, the
first student places a check mark next to words spelled correctly.
For the second try, the first student may prompt the second student by sounding out
the words that were spelled incorrectly the first time. If the second spelling attempt is
correct, the first student places a check mark in the Second Try column.
Then students switch roles.
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Day Five
Name ___________________________________
Spelling Assessment
Date _______________________________________
Unit 23 Quick-Check:
Latin Roots scrib/script, cred, fac
Use the following procedure to assess students’ spelling of the unit spelling words:
Answer Questions
Directions: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1.
I couldn’t read her letter because her writing just looked like ____________ to me.
2.
Jamie’s voice sounded ____________ when he asked, “Are you sure about that?”
•Continue with the remaining words on the list.
3.
The jewelry store keeps only ____________ of the diamond rings in the window.
•When students have finished, collect their papers and analyze their spelling of
the words.
4.
The editor found the author’s ____________ of the scene much too long.
•Say a spelling word and use it in a sentence.
inscription
•Have students write the word on their papers.
scribbles
incredulous
artifacts
•Use the assessment to plan small-group or individual practice.
description
discredit
benefactors
subscription
postscript
accredit
facsimiles
prescription
Apply
Directions: In the space below, list three to five words you know that have the Latin roots scrib/script,
cred, or fac.
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
Directions: Using the words from the word bank, complete the following sort by writing the words in the
appropriate category.
Quick-Check Assessment
Assess students’ mastery of words with Latin roots scrib/script, cred, and fac
using the Quick-Check for Unit 23.
believe
make
write
credit
accredit
credentials
facile
faculty
artifact
inscription
scribble
circumscribe
Word Bank
facile, scribble,
circumscribe,
accredit, inscription,
credit, credentials,
faculty, artifact
Think and Write about Latin Roots scrib/script, cred, fac
Directions: In the space below, explain how understanding the Latin roots scrib/script, cred, fac helps
you as a reader, speller, and writer.
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Answer Key Unit 23 Quick-Check
Answer Key BLM 6
Suggestions for Independent Practice
Make Words. Have students use self-stick notes to create word cards for prefixes,
suffixes, and Latin roots. For example, they can write each of these prefixes on
separate notes: pre-, in-, post-, dis-; they can write these suffixes on separate
notes: -tion, -ible, -ous, -it; they can write these roots on separate notes: scrib,
script, cred, fac, man, bene. Have the students use the notes to create words. In
places where they need a letter or several letters to complete the word, they can
write the letters on blank self-stick notes.
Latin Root Concentration. Give students the word cards from BLMs 3–5 and have
them play “Concentration” to find pairs of words with the same Latin roots.
Crossword Puzzle. Students can work with a partner to make a crossword
puzzle that uses words with the Latin roots scrib/script, cred, and fac. Encourage
students to make up clues based on the words’ definitions. Pairs can swap their
puzzles with another pair and solve them.
write
believe
make
manuscript
prescribe
scribble
script
transcription
accredit
credentials
discredit
incredible
incredulous
artifact
benefactor
facilitate
facsimile
faculty
Answer Key BLM 7
1. transcribe
2. circumscribed
3. incredible
4. credit
5. facilitate
6. factory
Answer Key BLM 8
1. description
2. postscript
3. credible
4. credentials
5. manufactured
6. circumscribed
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Date ________________________________________
Unit 23 Quick-Check:
Latin Roots scrib/script, cred, fac
Answer Questions
Directions: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1. I couldn’t read her letter because her writing just looked like ____________ to me.
inscription
scribbles
postscript
2. Jamie’s voice sounded ____________ when he asked, “Are you sure about that?”
incredulous
discredit
accredit
3. The jewelry store keeps only ____________ of the diamond rings in the window.
artifacts
benefactors
facsimiles
4. The editor found the author’s ____________ of the scene much too long.
description
subscription
prescription
Apply
Directions: In the space below, list three to five words you know that have the Latin roots scrib/script,
cred, or fac.
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
Directions: Using the words from the word bank, complete the following sort by writing the words in the
appropriate category.
believe
make
write
Word Bank
facile, scribble,
circumscribe,
accredit, inscription,
credit, credentials,
faculty, artifact
Think and Write about Latin Roots scrib/script, cred, fac
Directions: In the space below, explain how understanding the Latin roots scrib/script, cred, fac helps
you as a reader, speller, and writer.
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