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Instructional Video7:29
Curated Video

Understanding Root Words and Affixes

K - Higher Ed
In this video, we learn all about root words and affixes. Root words are basic verbs, like COOK or JUMP. Affixes are the little parts of words that we add to root words to change their meaning. For example -ing or -ed are affixes we can...
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Instructional Video6:25
NativLang

Etymology - sound change, roots & derivation (Etymology 1 of 2)

9th - 11th
Etymology explores the origin of words - the history and development of individual words in a language. Etymology asks and tries to answer a familiar question: "where did this word come from?" This video introduces etymology as a...
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Instructional Video20:37
Wonderscape

Analyzing Unknown Words with Common Affixes

K - 5th
This video is a lesson on words and word parts, specifically focusing on prefixes and suffixes. The teacher explains how these word parts can help students understand the meaning of unfamiliar words and how they can be used to create new...
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Instructional Video3:39
Curated Video

Prefixes and Suffixes

3rd - Higher Ed
"Prefixes and Suffixes" explores how to determine the meanings of unfamiliar complex words by analyzing the words’ prefixes and suffixes.
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Instructional Video6:08
Curated Video

That Changes Things

3rd - Higher Ed
New ReviewMr. Griot teaches some common Greek and Latin affixes and root words and shows how using roots, prefixes, and suffixes affect the meanings of words.
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Instructional Video5:27
Curated Video

Use the Keys to Unlock the Meaning

3rd - Higher Ed
New ReviewMr. Griot demonstrates how to use Greek and Latin affixes and root words to understand the meanings of unfamiliar words.
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Instructional Video14:22
Langfocus

Arabic and its Huge Impact on Indonesian & Malay!

6th - 11th
This video is all about the large impact the Arabic language has had on Malay & Indonesian. ▶ Learn Spoken Arabic: https://langfocus.com/talk-in-arabic ◀ 00:00 Our sponsor 00:11 Influences on Malay and Indonesian 00:51 The history of how...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Latin Roots nat, tract, sequ: Vocabulary Matching

6th - 11th
Your etymologists match intermediate-level words containing Latin roots nat, tract, and sequ/secu with their definitions. Part of a set of exercises and word lists containing these roots on MyVocabulary.com. Useful for rigorous review...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Roots 3: cern, jur, leg Advanced-Definition-Match 3

9th - 12th
Try to match the vocabulary word with the definition provided. Vocabulary words include: abjure, discriminate, allegation, perjury, unjustly, secrete, legacy, certify, recrimination, etc. All vocabulary words are based on Latin roots....
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Interactive
Curated OER

Latin Roots nat, tract, sequ: Matching Exercise

10th - 11th
An interactive matching exercise from MyVocabulary.com, this resource highlights 12 advanced-level words containing the Latin roots nat, tract, and sequ. Definitions nicely distinguish among closely related words: nascent, natal, innate,...
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Lesson Plan
Haut Gap Middle School

Root Words

3rd - 5th Standards
Scholars demonstrate their knowledge of root words aqua and aud, and develop vocabulary skills by completing of a chart, handout, and worksheet using creative thinking skills, a dictionary, and a thesaurus.   
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Organizer
Curated OER

Using Root Words as Clues

4th Standards
Delve deep into a Greek roots study with this graphic organizer. Scholars identify and define everyday words that are made from the Greek roots ast, bio, geo, and graph. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Roots Lesson #5 - Focus: therm

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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Latin roots cern, jur, leg: Definition Matching

7th - 11th
Vocabulary sleuths pair words from Latin roots cern, jur, and leg with their definitions in this interactive online matching exercise. Site has other activities for these and more Latin roots as well as word lists at beginner,...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots 4: GRAD, MOT, CAD Advanced Match 3

8th - 12th
Access vocabulary knowledge with this online exercise. For this activity, learners match words to their definitions by choosing a letter from the drop-down menu provided for each word. This series of vocabulary exercises focuses in...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Latin Roots dict, duct, vent: Vocabulary Matching

7th - 11th
A 12-item matching exercise builds recognition of intermediate-level words derived from the Latin roots dict, duct, and vent. This is one of several activities on the website MyVocabulary.com associated with these three roots, including...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots 2: FIN, SED, FER Advanced Definition Match 3

9th - 12th
Looking for a vocabulary list and activity? This online exercise, which provides instant feedback, asks participants to match a list of words with their definitions using a drop-down menu for each word. This could work as a review or...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots 6: PLIC, FAC, COGN Advanced Definition Match 3

8th - 12th
Instruct your class in vocabulary and word roots and use this online resource as practice. For each word provided, learners choose the letter from a drop-down menu that corresponds with the correct definition for that word. Use it as a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Word Roots 1: DICT, VENT, DUCT Advanced Definition Match 3

9th - 12th
Use this online matching activity to help teach vocabulary and word roots. Learners choose a definition for each listed vocabulary word using a drop-down menu for each response. Your class can receive immediate feedback, as this activity...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots SPECT, STA, and VERT Advanced Definition Match

9th - 12th
A standard vocabulary test. Learners must match 12 vocabulary words with the letter that represents the correct definition for that word. All vocabulary words in this resource contain the word roots SPECT, STA or VERT. Vocabulary terms...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Latin Roots cern, jur, leg: Intermediate Matching Quiz

6th - 11th
Young etymologists match intermediate-level words containing the Latin roots cern, jur, and leg with their definitions. They can email their results to you, print out the list for further study, and undertake an array of other related...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots GRAD, MOT, and CAD Intermediate Definition Match

7th - 10th
Review the definitions of 12 vocabulary words containing the word roots GRAD, MOT or CAD with this online and interactive worksheet. Learners match up each vocabulary word with its definition and then receive immediate feedback by...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots PLIC, FAC, and COGN Intermediate Definition Match

7th - 10th
A standard vocabulary quiz that tests learners on their knowledge of word definitions, this online and interactive worksheet covers vocabulary words containing the word roots PLIC, FAC or COGN. To complete this activity, test takers must...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Word Roots SPECT, STA, and VERT Intermediate Definition Match

7th - 10th
A typical vocabualry quiz, pupils must match 12 vocabulary words with the letter that represents the correct definition of that word to complete this exercise. All vocabualry words in this resource contain the word roots SPECT, STA or...