Exploring Greek and Latin Roots

What is the main purpose of learning Greek and Latin roots according to the teacher?

• To impress others with knowledge

• To memorize more words for vocabulary tests

• To understand and figure out meanings of unfamiliar words

• To pass the quiz with good grades

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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 does the root 'graph' signify?

• To draw

• To speak

• To write or record

• To study

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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 does the root 'ology' mean?

• The study of

• Related to technology

• Concerning history

• A type of science

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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 teacher's best guess for the meaning of 'graphology'?

• The study of graphs

• The study of writing

• The technology of writing

• The history of writing

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What strategy did the teacher use to explain the concept of roots?

• Providing a historical background

• Creating a new word as an example

• Conducting a group discussion

• Showing pictures

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

How should students use their knowledge of roots during the test?

• To correct grammatical errors

• To write essays

• To solve mathematical problems

• To guess the meaning of unfamiliar words

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Why is it important to guess the meaning of words with known roots?

• To focus only on roots

• To enhance understanding of vocabulary

• To complete the quiz quickly

• To avoid learning new words

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What are the benefits of knowing Greek and Latin roots?

• Improving spelling and pronunciation

• Learning history

• Understanding mathematical concepts

• Memorizing scientific facts

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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 should students do if they need further clarification before the quiz?

• Skip the quiz

• Ask a classmate

• Guess during the quiz

• Email the teacher

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the teacher offer at the end of the discussion?

• A list of all Greek and Latin roots

• Extra credit for the quiz

• Further assistance upon request

• A preview of the next lesson

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D