Decoding Words with Roots
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Objective
I can determine the meaning of words by analyzing common Greek and Latin roots (mis/mit, bene, man, vac, scrib/script, jur/jus).
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Key concepts
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Many English words contain Greek or Latin roots that can help you understand their meaning.
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A root is a word or part of a word (like 'dent' meaning tooth) from which other words are derived, while an affix is a word particle (prefix or suffix) that adds meaning.
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Prefixes attach to the front of a word, suffixes attach to the back, and studying roots and affixes can unlock the meanings of many unfamiliar words.
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Practice
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The word 'dentist' is derived from the Latin root 'dent'. What does 'dent' mean?
The video explains how 'photograph' is a combination of two Greek roots. What do these roots mean, and how do they combine to form the meaning of 'photograph'?
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Exit ticket
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“The root 'bene' means 'good' or 'well.' Using this information, define the word 'beneficial'.”
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