Greek and Latin Science Root Words

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Title:

 Greek and Latin Science Root Words

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 https://fabiodisalvo.com/2022/05/22/science-root-words/

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Overview:

This resource contains 40 cards that include a Greek or Latin root word, a related image, and example words. These cards could be used as flashcards, a teaching activity, or classroom decor. In addition, all of the words are related to science and could be used to support the analysis of domain-specific text. This resource also includes informational material for teachers regarding teaching this concept.

Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 3
13. Utilize new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary to make connections to previously learned words and relate new words to background knowledge.

a. Make connections to a word's structure using knowledge of phonology, morphology, and orthography of the word to aid learning.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 3
16. Use knowledge of grade-level academic and domain-specific vocabulary to gain meaning from text.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 4
9. Accurately interpret general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 5
12. Interpret the meaning of words, phrases, and patterns as they are used in texts, including domain-specific and academic vocabulary and figurative language.

a. Locate similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, imagery, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and idioms and interpret their meanings in context.

b. Explain the meanings of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

c. Use the relationships between synonyms, antonyms, and homographs to increase understanding of word meanings.

d. Explain how an author's vocabulary and style influence the tone and mood of a text and support his/her purpose for writing.

e. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meanings of words.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 6
27. Discover word meanings by analyzing word parts, examining connotation and denotation, or using print or digital reference tools.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 7
29. Determine word meaning through the use of word parts, context clues, connotation and denotation, or print or digital reference tools.

Examples: affixes, Greek and Latin roots, stems; dictionary, thesaurus, glossary
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 7
30. Read and evaluate texts from science, social studies, and other academic disciplines to determine how those disciplines treat domain-specific vocabulary and content organization.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 8
28. Analyze word meanings through the use of word parts, context clues, connotation and denotation, and print or digital reference tools.

Examples: affixes, stems, Greek and Latin roots
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 8
29. Read, analyze, and evaluate texts from science, social studies, and other academic disciplines to determine how those disciplines treat domain-specific vocabulary and content organization.
Tags: domain specific vocabulary, English language arts, Greek roots, Latin roots, morphological structure, morphology, root words, science, vocabulary, word meanings, word parts
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