Greek / Latin Root: SCRIB; SCRIPT

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What does the root 'SCRIB' or 'SCRIPT' mean?

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The root 'SCRIB' or 'SCRIPT' means 'to write'.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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What is a postscript?

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A postscript is a short bit of writing added after a letter is finished.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What does it mean to describe something?

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To describe something means to say or write down how it looks, often using adjectives.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

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What is an inscription?

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An inscription is a short dedication written in a book or engraved on something, like a coin or monument.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Who is a scribe?

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A scribe is a person who writes things down.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does it mean to transcribe?

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To transcribe means to write down or record something, often translating it from one form to another.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What is a manuscript?

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A manuscript is a document written by hand, often referring to a book or document before it is printed.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What does it mean to scribble?

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To scribble means to write or draw carelessly or quickly.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

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What is a script?

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A script is a written text of a play, movie, or broadcast.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is the difference between 'describe' and 'inscribe'?

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To describe is to explain how something looks, while to inscribe is to write something on a surface.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A