Latin and Greek Root Word Lessons

Latin/ Greek Roots

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Roots

• These roots help us figure out words we may not understand.

• Affixes are added to the beginning or end of a root word to to change the meaning.

• For instance, if we know auto- means "self", bio- means "life", and graph means "writing", we understand autobiography means a book you write about your own life.

• Even autograph can be split into "auto" (self) and "graph" (writing) to make your signature on something!

• What other words can you see?

Multiple Choice

What does the root "auto" mean?

• light

• self

• far away

Multiple Choice

What does the root "tele" mean?

• light

• self

• far away

Multiple Choice

What does the root "Photo" mean?

• light

• self

• far away

Multiple Choice

What does the root "aqua" mean?

• Animal

• Water

• Blue

• Math

Multiple Choice

What does the root "bio" mean?

• Life

• Animal

• Writing

• Water

Poll

How do you feel about roots so far?

• 5- I'm an expert!

• 4- I'm understanding really well!

• 3- I'm understanding!

• 2- I need help.

• 1- I don't understand yet.

Open Ended

What words can you think of that have some of these roots?

Ex: vis- see; you have vision to see.