During this mini-unit, students will learn common Greek and Latin roots. Several supplementary resources are provided for students' study beyond the lessons.

There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root SEQU SECU means "follow." Three SEQU SECU root activities, 12 vocabulary words, and a...

There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root SPECT SPIC means "look at, watch, see." Three SPECT SPIC root activities, 19 vocabulary...

There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root MISS or MITT means "send." Three MISS MITT root activities, 23 vocabulary words, and a...

There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root CEPT-CIP-CAP means "take, get, go, receive." Three CEPT root activities, 24 vocabulary...

There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root VERT VERS means "turn." Three VERT VERS root activities, 29 vocabulary words, and a...

There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root STA SIST STIT means "stand." Three STA SIST STIT root activities, 27 vocabulary words,...

There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root REG RECT RIG means "straight, right, rule." Three REG RECT RIG root activities, 26...

There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root PEND PENS POUND means "hand, weigh, pay." Three PEND PENS POUND root activities, 42...

Learn how to determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.

Determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.

Determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.

An introduction to using word parts to improve vocabulary skills. Includes charts of common Greek and Latin roots as well as common prefixes and suffixes and their meanings. Each of the four charts can be downloaded.

In this matching game, students match Greek and Latin roots with their meanings.

Test your knowledge on Greek & Latin Roots by using "Matching, Flashcards, Concentration or Word Search."

There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root DICT means "speak, declare." Three DICT root activities, a list of 16 words for these...

Familiarity with Greek and Latin roots, as well as prefixes and suffixes, can help students understand the meaning of new words. This article includes many of the most common examples.

This lesson plan features the Latin roots SPECT/SPEC = watch, see, look, appear; STA/SIST = stand, place; VERT/VERS = turn. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a...

This lesson plan features the Latin roots SENT-SENS = feel, be aware, think; GRAT-GRAC-GREE = thankful, pleasing; PON-POS = place, put Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have...

This lesson plan features the Latin roots CLUD-CLUS-CLOS = close, shut; DIT-DO = give, push; FID = faith, trust. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below.Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue and a...

This lesson plan features the Latin roots DICT, DIC, DIT = speak, declare; VEN, VENT = come; DUCT, DUC = lead. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue and a...

This lesson plan features the Latin roots FIN = end; SED, SID, SESS = sit, be still; FER = bear, carry, yield, bring. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue....

This lesson plan features the Latin roots CERN-CER-CRE = separate, distinguish; JUR/JUS = law, right; LEG = law. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue and a...

This lesson plan features the Latin roots GRAD = step, walk, degree; MOT = move; CAS/CID = fall, sink. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue and a vocabulary...