Latin Roots Scrip Scribe Script

Latin Roots scrib/script; Prefix semi-

Students will determine the meaning of unknown words and decode multisyllabic words.

Understanding Latin Roots & Prefixes

• can help you determine the meaning of the word

• can help you learn the meanings of many new words

With the prefix semi-

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word semicircle as it is used in the sentence below?

The students sat in a semicircle to listen to the story.

• The students sat all around the room.

• The students sat on the carpet.

• The students sat in a half circle.

• The students sat with their backs to the teacher.

Multiple Choice

Which image shows students sitting in a semicircle?

Multiple Choice

Which image is a shows a person who is semiconscious?

Multiple Choice

What does semiconscious mean?

• fully aware or awake

• partially aware or awake

• feeling playful

• feeling well rested

Poll

How well do you understand the meaning of the prefix, semi-?

Multiple Choice

Using what you know about the prefix semi, which image shows meaning of the word:

Semiformal

Formal means language, clothes, and behavior are acceptable for serious or official occasions

Multiple Choice

Using what you know about the prefix semi, which image shows meaning of the word:

Semidarkness

Let's learn about Latin Roots!

The Latin Roots

scrib/scipt mean write

Open Ended

Can you think of any other words with the Latin root scrib or script ?

Open Ended

TRY YOUR BEST!

Write your own definition for the word scribble.

Open Ended

TRY YOUR BEST!

Write your own definition for the word prescription.

Quick Review

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of word scribe as it is used in the sentence below?

I am going to scribe the letter for my grandmother, because her hands are sore.

• mail the letter

• write the letter

• copy the letter

• place the letter in the mailbox

Poll

How well do you understand the meaning of the Latin roots, script and scrib?