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Science Root Words Greek Root Word Games Multi Syllable Words Morphology Games
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Hand your students the master key to unlocking the meanings of words in the English language and an unlimited source of vocabulary development through a study of Latin and Greek Affixes and Roots! Through these two morphology games and activities, students learn the meanings of the science root words and Greek word parts therm, meter, geo, scope, logy/ology, and bio in words like thermostat, speedometer, mythology, geography, biography, and telescope.
Roots Included:
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therm (related to heat)
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meter (related to measure)
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geo (related to Earth)
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scope (to see/observe)
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logy/ology (to study/the study of)
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bio (related to life)
Who are these games and activities for?
These games and activities are designed for students in the early to middle Derivational Relations stage who are already familiar with prefixes and suffixes (affixes) and how they contribute to the meaning of a word. Students as young as 1st grade can benefit from studying Greek and Latin roots, but these games were specifically developed with 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students in mind.
Why Focus on Latin and Greek Affixes, Roots, and Word Parts?
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over 60% of words in the English language contain Greek or Latin roots; when we narrow in on science and technology-based content, that number climbs to 90%!
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a single root can help students generate over 100 words
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enhancing morphological awareness (how words are made up of parts) and knowledge of word etymology (the history of a word) accelerates students' ability to develop and improve their own vocabulary and increases comprehension skills
- schools that focus on Greek and Latin roots have shown an increase in standardized reading test scores (Reference 1 and Reference 2)
Greek and Latin roots are the linguistic master key - - - empowering our students to unlock the meanings of words and delivering compounding effects on their vocabulary!
Whether you're looking for hands-on, engaging activities students can complete independently, partner games, centers, or ideas to spice up your small group lessons, these activities covering Latin and Greek Roots and Word Parts have done the creative thinking and planning for you! Since all of the activities in the Volume 1, 2, 3, and 4 bundle utilize games and activities with similar formats, you'll have versatility AND consistency built right in for you and you won’t have to teach students how to play with each new root word list!
→ → Save 33% with this bundle for Latin and Greek Roots and Word Parts Volume 1 Games and Activities for Derivational Relations Spellers Unit 5!
★ Partner Game ★
In Periscope Pursuit, students take turns spinning the spinner and moving their pawns along a game board path, filling in missing roots along the way to reach the end before their opponent does. The fill-in-the-blank (missing root) aspect encourages students to try different roots to see which one makes sense for a given word. The recording sheet requires students to develop a definition for the words, connecting their definition to the meaning of the root.
✔ Board Game (in 2 versions)
✔ Double Spinners
✔ Teacher Directions
✔ Student-Friendly Directions
✔ Recording Sheet
✔ Answer Key
★ Independent Activity ★
In Four in A Row, students spin a spinner and cover a definition, sentence, or image that matches the root or word part they spun. The goal is to cover four definitions/sentences/images in a row (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally). The recording sheet allows students to record their moves, the meaning of the roots, and write a sentence using the root.
✔ 4 Word Boards
✔ 2 Spinners with Student Friendly Directions Versions
✔ Teacher Directions
✔ Recording Sheet
✔ Answer Key
These Latin and Greek Roots and Word Parts games can transform your word study block into a highly anticipated time of day for students in the Derivational Relations stage! With the Periscope Pursuit board game and Swipe & Swap to Ten card game, you'll be sure to increase student engagement and personal teaching joy during word study, spelling, or word work as you go beyond basic Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes worksheets!
Note: While these games and activities are aligned to Words Their Way Word Sorts for Derivational Relations Spellers Sort 22 (Unit 5 - Latin and Greek Word Parts), they can be used to complement any Greek and Latin Roots program, word study, or spelling block. See the preview for detailed lists of the included words!
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ALL DERIVATIONAL RELATIONS SPELLERS UNIT GAME & ACTIVITY BUNDLES:
- Unit 1: Suffixes and Prefixes Activities for Sorts 1-5
- Unit 2: Derivational Suffixes Activities for Sorts 6-11
- Unit 3: The Suffix -ION Activities for Sorts 12-15
- Unit 4: Spelling-Meaning Patterns 1 Activities for Sorts 16-18
- Unit 5: Latin and Greek Word Parts 1 Activities for Sorts 19-22
- Unit 6: Spelling-Meaning Patterns 2 Activities for Sorts 23-26
- Unit 7: Latin and Greek Word Parts 2 Activities for Sorts 27-31
- Unit 8: Spelling-Meaning Patterns 3 Activities for Sorts 32-37
- Unit 9: Latin and Greek Word Parts 3 Activities for Sorts 38-47
- Unit 10: Latin and Greek Word Parts 4 Activities for Sorts 48-55
- Unit 11: Prefix Assimilation Activities for Sorts 56-59
- Unit 12: French and Greek Spelling Features, Cognates, Greek and Latin Plurals, British and American Words, and Collective Nouns Activities for Sorts 60-65
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PRINTABLE DERIVATIONAL RELATIONS SPELLERS STAGE
⭐ Fill in the Blank Word List Activity
BUNDLE OF ALL THREE PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES
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