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Writing Roots of Words
Second and third graders write the root of each of 13 given words. A web site for additional resources is given.
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Word Origins
Discuss where some words originated, how they are used today, and new words recently added to the dictionary. This short slide show is lacking in depth but could possibly work as a review.
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English 9: Word Roots Lesson #3
The focus of this learning exercise is the word root chron. Individuals will review the meanings of several prefixes and suffixes as well as this root word. Included are 14 questions, seven in two different activities. The first activity...
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Roots, Multiplicities, and Factoring Polynomials
For this polynomials worksheet, students find zeros, state multiplicities, and factor twenty-two polynomials. Students then find a polynomials that satisfies the stated conditions in eighteen problems, Finally, students factor...
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Word Roots Lesson #9 - Focus: eu, onym
What does eu mean? What about onym? Study these roots with your class by providing them with a worksheet. A graphic organizer and two short exercises are included. Learners explore words like eugenic, eunomy, and antonym, discovering...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary: Morphemic Elements, Rooting for Meaning!
Scholars work with root and meaning cards to build vocabulary skills. Playing with a partner, learners read a root, locate its meaning, and cover it with a counter. The first player to cover their board wins.
Kuta Software
Quadratic Equations with Square Roots
There are many ways to solve a quadratic expression. Here is a resource that focuses on solving by square rooting the equation. Straightforward with a full answer key, these problems prepare learners for different types of questions they...
EngageNY
Understanding Douglass’s Words: An Escape Attempt
Make a match! Scholars play a matching game after looking at excerpt five from Narrative of the Life of Frederick
Douglass. Learners match types of figurative language with example sentences, and add to their powerful language word wall...
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The Gift of Alex Haley’s "Roots"
Historical novels, such as "Roots" by Alex Haley, can make the past come alive.
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Using Greek and Latin Roots to Help Students Learn Vocabulary in Science Classes
You can help students confidently approach science vocabulary by teaching them about Greek and Latin roots.
Core Knowledge Foundation
Unit 3: Adventures of Don Quixote
Fifth graders explore the Adventures of Don Quixote in a four-week language arts unit. Scholars listen to and discuss a new chapter each day as well as examine vocabulary and practice word work including suffixes, subject-verb agreement,...
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Israel and Palestine: The Roots of Conflict
Learners examine the causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this world conflict lesson, students research print and Internet sources about the roots of the conflict and the status of the conflict today. Learners use their...
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Chapter 10 - Objective 1.1 - Square Roots
In this square root worksheet, students solve simple square roots and square roots containing exponents. Students use factoring and the distributive property under the square root prior to solving. This one-page worksheet contains ten...
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Chapter 10 - Objective 2.1 - Square Roots
In this square root activity, learners add and subtract square roots. Square roots contain exponents and one to two variables. This one-page activity contains ten problems.
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Spelling List 35: Sight Words, Gk Roots Audio/Astro, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, Greek roots audi/astro, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.
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Chapter 10 - Objective 3.1 - Square Roots
In this square root worksheet, students multiply and divide square roots and simplify the answer. Problems contain exponents and two variables. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Word Map-- The Latin Root "spect"
In this language arts activity, students examine a colorful poster showing about 100 words which share the root "spect" from the Latin "spectare" which means to look. This very colorful poster has each word in a different color according...
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Rooting One's Way to Meaning
Discover the Virtual Thesaurus with your class. They use the Virtual Thesaurus to assist them in an inquiry-based approach to discovering the meanings of some common Latin and Greek roots. Each child then teaches a particular root and...
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Prefixes "en-", "ex-" Worksheet
Learners attach the prefix "en-" to three root words, defining the meaning of each word and its new meaning when the prefix is added. They then repeat the process for the prefix "ex-." Definitions for both prefixes are provided, though...
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Popular Music of Brazil: Samba
Samba music is a musical mixture of both African and Brazilian sounds and rhythms. Explore this art form with your class using this easy-to-follow slide show. They'll learn about Samba's roots, beats, characteristics, instruments, and...
PBS
Gloria Steinem’s Ancestry and Women’s Rights Movements: Lesson Plan | Finding Your Roots
Introduce class members to Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, activist, writer, and lecturer Gloria Steinem with a PBS resource that not only investigates Steinem's ancestry but also encourages learners to trace their own.
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Word Problem Practice Workbook
Need worksheets that challenge your middle schoolers to apply their understanding of math? Problem solved! From integers, fractions, and percents, to algebra, geometry, and probability, over 100 pages of word problem worksheets are...
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Practice: Word Problems
Congratulations, you've just hit the word problem jackpot! Covering an incredible range of topics from integers and fractions, to percents, geometry, and much more, this collection of worksheets will keep young mathematicians busy...
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Vocabulary Building
A fabulous language arts lesson has readers focus on the vocabulary in the key words, expand and build new vocabulary, and practice three grammar concepts. They recognize key words as they relate to communicating at work. Pupils build...