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Vocabulary and Concept Development #2: struct and tract

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Focus on the Latin roots struct and tract with this PowerPoint, boasting plenty of practice opportunities. To help develop a definition of each root, viewers match a list of words to their pictures. Then, they compare those words to a...
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Word Roots Lesson #6 - Focus: hydr

For Students 7th - 9th
Use hydr as a base to form new words. The chart provided includes different prefixes and suffixes one could add to the base to create new words like hydrant or hydropathy. Two exercises follow the information provided to give your class...
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Phonics: Identify Base Words and Affixes to Read Multi-Syllabic Words

For Teachers 3rd
Encountering a new an unfamiliar word can stump even the best readers. Third graders learn how to assess the base, prefix, and suffix of words to help them determine its meaning. The class works together to go over a series of common...
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Basic Linguistics: Fun Trivia Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
Meta-cognition can transform learning. If your syllabus includes linguistics to enhance learners' comprehension and expression in English, here is an interactive online quiz to assess what they have learned. Titled "Basic Linguistics,"...
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Vocabulary through Text

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore word meanings. Sixth graders identify examples of words with affixes while listening to the story Paul Bunyan by Steven Kellogg. They participate in the game "Pass the Parts" and practice separating given words into their root...
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Word Roots Lesson #5 - Focus: therm

For Students 7th - 9th
The roots chrono, gen, geo, graph, meter, and therm are featured on a worksheet that asks learners to identify the roots and affixes in a series of words, and then match the word with its meaning. Part of a series of exercises designed...
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Word Roots Lesson #4 - Focus: bio, opt/ops

For Students 7th - 9th
Learners use knowledge of affixes and roots (bio, gen, metr, opt, ops, and phon) to determine the meaning of words. Then they use the words correctly in a several exercises. Part of a series of lesson using root words.
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Today We Will Learn About Prefixes: non- not

For Teachers 7th
Nonverbal, nonfat, nonfiction. The prefix non- (meaning not) is the focus of this affixes presentation that concludes with a check for understanding.
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Vocabulary Set 3

For Teachers 8th - 10th
The Latin roots sent/sens, soph, and tend/tent  are featured in this vocabulary-building vocabulary presentation. The definition of the root is provided and then a word built on this root is used in a sentence.
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English Words from Greek and Roman Names of Gods

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Hydra/hygiene, Muse/music.  Many English words are built on roots derived from the names of Greek and Roman gods. After examining a list of Greek and Roman gods and the meaning of their names, class members find the root in a list of...
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Prefixes

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Learners explore prefixes, and how they help us decipher unknown words. Decode and define the meaning of  boldface words with prefixes used in context on a classroom chart. Writers complete a worksheet practicing the same skill.
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Vocabulary Development

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
What is a root word? What is a prefix? Suffix? Use these questions to spark a discussion amongst your language art learners. Then, start by writing the word irresistible on the board and have teams of learners attempt to create new words...
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Forget The Dictionary!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Accessing Web sites and playing interactive word games enliven the study of Greek, Latin and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes. Alas, the link to resources appears broken. Take some time to find game links.  
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What are Prefixes and Suffixes?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore prefixes and suffixes. In this word analysis and technology lesson plan, students define and identify prefixes and suffixes as they participate in an interactive series of SMART Board activities.
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Vocabulary Square

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Examine the use of vocabulary squares to aid in reading comprehension. Assessment and graphic organizer included.
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Vocabulary: Buckle Down, Words by Themselves

For Students 5th
Fifth graders will use a dictionary to complete 5 charts organizing words by their roots and affixes. This worksheet is 4 pages long, and is a great way to help students better understand how to glean the meaning of a word by knowing its...
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Vocabulary Development

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th Standards
Students create new words. In this vocabulary development lesson students use five root words and add a prefix and a suffix to make new words. They use the new words in a sentence.
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Today We Will Learn About Prefixes: e-, ex-

For Teachers 7th
Eject, emit, exceed, exhale. The e- and ex- prefixes are the focus of this presentation. The prefixes are color coded and each word is then defined. The presentation ends with a comprehension check.
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Use Common Roots and Affixes When Attached to Known Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After a brief review of roots and affixes, partners are asked to choose a root, find words built on that root, and create a Christmas ornament decorated with these words. Beware the typos!
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Analyzing Unknown Words

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze affixes and how they affect word meaning. In this language arts instructional activity, students use charts to construct and deconstruct words to find meaning.
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Root Words

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders practice finding the meaning of words by analyzing the root word. In this root word lesson, 8th graders review a chart of roots, words, and meanings. Students find and list words that have the root of 'geo,' 'terra,' and...
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Spelling: affixes

For Students 3rd
Third graders will practice writing their spelling words with affixes in the beginning of the words. They will copy 20 spelling words.
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Suffixes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine the meaning of vocabulary words using linguistic roots and affixes. In this vocabulary activity, 8th graders discuss examples of suffixes and their meanings. Students find the root words and suffix from a list of...