Greek and Latin Roots

Lesson 7 Vocabulary Deep Dive

Circulatory Story

“It’s a trip through the body’s circulatory system” (page 5).

“Why is the circulatory system called circulatory?”

Open Ended

“Why is the circulatory system called circulatory?”

Circulatory

the root circ

“What does this word part, circ, remind you of?”

“How do you think circulatory is related to the root circ?”

Open Ended

“What other words have the root circ in them?”

Circ Words

• circle

• circulation

• circumvent

• circuit

• circulate

• circumference

• “Have you heard of any of these words, and if so, what do you think they mean?”

Figure out the meaning of the word with the root circ

The circle is larger than the square.

Her circulation is poor, so she has to take medicine.

Mr. Jones circumvented the issue by talking about something else.

The circuit was broken, so the light would not go on.

Please circulate the classroom during the test.

The circumference of the tree was 15 feet.

Open Ended

“How can you use a root, or part of a word, to help you figure out the meaning of a word?”

Open Ended

“How do you think circulatory is related to the root circ?”

Independent Work

in your Wit and Wisdom book open up to Handout 7B and complete each illustration. Use the Circulatory Story if you are stuck for ideas.