Greek Bases tele and phon

What is the meaning of the Greek base phon?

• movement or motion
• sound or voice
• light or brightness
• silence or quiet

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

What is the meaning of the Greek base tele?

• small or tiny
• far or distant
• near or close
• quick or fast

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

We learned about spelling during the phonics lesson. What does phonics mean?

• Phonics is a type of musical instrument.
• Phonics is a method for teaching reading and spelling that emphasizes the connection between sounds and letters.
• Phonics refers to a style of painting.
• Phonics is a method for teaching math skills.

A telemarketer called my cell phone. What does telemarketer mean?

• A telemarketer is a person who delivers packages.
• A telemarketer is someone who provides technical support.
• A telemarketer is a type of mobile phone plan.
• A telemarketer is someone who sells products or services over the phone.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

He used a telegraph to send a telegram. What does telegraph mean?

• A device for sending messages over long distances using coded signals.
• A type of message that can only be sent by hand delivery.
• A device used for playing music remotely.
• A method of sending smoke signals over short distances.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

He used a telegraph to send a telegram. What does telegram mean?

• A telegram is a written message sent via telegraph.
• A telegram is a form of visual art created with ink.
• A telegram is a spoken message sent over the phone.
• A telegram is a type of electronic device.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

I wonder if the accident will be televised on the news tonight. What does televised mean?

• To stream audio online.
• To broadcast on television.
• To display images in a gallery.
• To record a video for later viewing.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which phoneme do you hear at the beginning of the word? What does phoneme mean?

• The initial phoneme is the first sound you hear in the word.
• The phoneme is the last sound in the word.
• Phoneme refers to the meaning of a word.
• The initial phoneme is the middle sound in the word.

Telephones look much different than when I was young. What does telephone mean?

• A telephone is a type of computer.
• A telephone is a device for sending text messages.
• A telephone is a device used for voice communication.
• A telephone is a tool for measuring sound levels.

The scientist used a telescope to look at the comet in the sky. What does telescope mean?

• A device for measuring temperature.
• An optical instrument used to observe distant objects.
• A tool for cutting glass.
• An instrument for weighing stars.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C