Decoding Words with Roots
11th Grade · ELA · 45 min· • 6.10.d.v The Student Is Expected To Edit Drafts Using Standard English Conventions, Including: Pronouns, Including Relative; • 6.2.c The Student Is Expected To Determine The Meaning And Usage Of Grade-level Academic English Words Derived From Greek And Latin Roots Such As Mis/mit, Bene, Man, Vac, Scrib/script, And Jur/jus.
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Learning Objective
I can determine the meaning of words by analyzing common Greek and Latin roots (mis/mit, bene, man, vac, scrib/script, jur/jus).
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Many English words contain Greek or Latin roots that can help you understand their meaning.
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A root is a word or part of a word (like 'dent' meaning tooth) from which other words are derived, while an affix is a word particle (prefix or suffix) that adds meaning.
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Prefixes attach to the front of a word, suffixes attach to the back, and studying roots and affixes can unlock the meanings of many unfamiliar words.
