Intro to STEM Words LMS

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains the significance of Latin and Greek roots in English vocabulary?

• They help students understand new terminology by revealing word meanings.

• They make words longer and more complicated.

• They are only used in scientific terms.

• They are not relevant to modern English.

Open Ended

Why is it important to learn the meanings of roots, prefixes, and suffixes when studying new vocabulary?

Multiple Choice

What is one of the main goals for students before the Georgia Milestones Assessment in April?

• To be introduced to 300 stem words

• To memorize all English vocabulary

• To write essays daily

• To read 100 books

Multiple Select

Which of the following activities are planned to be completed each week according to the lesson plan?

• New stem words will be introduced

• Stem Word activities will be completed in pairs or groups

• Weekly assessment will be given to check mastery

• Students will write essays every week

Open Ended

Why is it important for students to write their first and last name on both the front and back of their Stem Word Notebook?

Open Ended

How can understanding prefixes, suffixes, and root words help you when you encounter a new word you do not know?

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of using roots and affixes (prefixes and suffixes) according to the lesson objective?

• To determine the meaning of unknown words

• To improve handwriting

• To memorize spelling rules

• To write stories

Open Ended

What is a suffix?

Open Ended

What is a prefix?

Open Ended

What is a root word?

Multiple Choice

Which part of a word is added to the beginning of a root word?

• Prefix

• Suffix

• Root

• Ending

Multiple Choice

According to the slides, what are the three main parts of a word?

• Prefix, root, suffix

• Beginning, middle, end

• Verb, noun, adjective

• Letter, syllable, sound

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct meaning of the Latin root 'tang'?

• Touch

• Not

• Able to

• Life

Open Ended

How does the word 'intangible' demonstrate the use of a prefix, root, and suffix?

Open Ended

Explain how understanding root words, prefixes, and suffixes can help you determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Multiple Select

Select all the correct meanings for the following prefixes and suffixes: 'Anti-', '-phobia', 'Poly-', '-ism'.

• Anti-: against

• -phobia: fear of

• Poly-: before

• -ism: belief in

Multiple Choice

Which of the following word parts means 'study of'?

• -ology

• -ism

• -cide

• -phobia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words uses a prefix that means 'before'?

• antibiotic

• antedate

• circumference

• conjunction

Multiple Choice

Which prefix means 'against'?

• ante-

• anti-

• bi-

• com-

Open Ended

Explain how the meaning of the prefix 'circum-' helps you understand the words 'circumvent' and 'circumference'.

Multiple Select

Select all the prefixes that mean 'together'.

• com-

• con-

• circum-

• bi-

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about Latin or Greek roots, prefixes, or suffixes after today's lesson?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to learn the meaning of roots, prefixes, and suffixes when studying vocabulary?

• Because it helps students understand new terminology

• Because it makes words easier to spell

• Because it helps students memorize definitions faster

• Because it is required for all language tests