Greek Roots of Communication Terms

The video tutorial introduces students to Greek roots in spelling, focusing on words like 'television', 'telephone', 'microphone', 'photograph', 'telephoto', and 'paragraph'. It explains the meanings of these roots and how they help in understanding word meanings, enhancing reading and writing skills. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of cutting out words and engaging with the material actively.

What should students have ready before starting the spelling lesson?

• A sharp pencil and a glue stick

• A dictionary and a thesaurus

• A laptop and a smartphone

• A calculator and a ruler

Why is it important to understand Greek roots in spelling?

• To learn a new language

• To improve handwriting

• To memorize more words

• To understand word meanings and become better readers

What does the Greek root 'Telly' mean?

• Sound

• Light

• Distance

• Small

How does the word 'television' relate to its Greek roots?

• It means writing from a distance

• It means sound from a distance

• It means light from a distance

• It means vision from a distance

What does the Greek root 'Phone' mean?

• Vision

• Distance

• Sound

• Light

What is the meaning of 'telephone' based on its Greek roots?

• Vision from a distance

• Sound from a distance

• Light from a distance

• Writing from a distance

What does the Greek root 'Micro' signify?

• Large

• Small

• Bright

• Distant

How does a 'microphone' function according to its Greek roots?

• It projects light

• It amplifies large sounds

• It transmits images

• It captures small sounds

What does the Greek root 'Photo' mean?

• Writing

• Light

• Distance

• Sound

What is the meaning of 'photograph' based on its Greek roots?

• Sound from a distance

• Vision from a distance

• Light from a distance

• Writing with light