Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes
Grade 12th Grade · ELA · 15 min· Hmh Collections
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can determine the meaning of words by analyzing their Greek and Latin roots and affixes.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 6:23
Latin and Greek roots and affixes | Reading | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Many English words contain Greek or Latin roots that can help you understand their meaning.
- 2
A root is a word or part of a word that carries meaning, while an affix is a word particle that conveys meaning and can be a prefix or suffix.
- 3
Studying roots, prefixes, and suffixes provides you with the tools to decode unfamiliar words and expand your vocabulary.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The word 'aquatic' contains the Latin root 'aqua'. Based on what you learned, what does 'aqua' likely mean, and how does this meaning relate to the word 'aquatic'?”
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