Description
Teach and reinforce vocabulary skills with this comprehensive Greek and Latin roots lesson focused on root words, prefixes, and suffixes. This resource exposes students to over 50 academic vocabulary words and helps them learn how to decode unfamiliar words using word parts and context clues, making it ideal for ELA test prep and long-term vocabulary development.
Students begin with a PowerPoint lesson that introduces 22 of the most commonly used Greek and Latin root words. Through clear explanations and examples, students learn how roots influence meaning and how recognizing them can unlock the definitions of hundreds of unfamiliar words they encounter in reading.
Students then apply their understanding through vocabulary practice activities that require them to determine the meanings of unknown words and select the best word for a sentence based on root meaning and context. A root word tree graphic organizer helps students visually connect roots to related words, reinforcing retention and comprehension.
Assessment is supported through a Greek and Latin roots quiz, and answer keys are included for all components to allow for efficient grading and easy implementation. This resource is well suited for middle school and high school ELA classrooms, vocabulary units, reading intervention, or standardized test preparation.
The vocabulary in this Greek and Latin roots Volume 1 lesson includes commonly taught roots such as ab, acu, anti and ant, audi, bio, contra, cred, dem, ex, fer, fid, inter, ject, maj, man, mis, mon, nov, port, pre, spect, and un, providing students with a strong foundation for future word analysis.