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Greek and Latin Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes Lesson PlanGreek and Latin Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes Lesson Plan
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Syracuse City School District
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Greek and Latin Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes

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How can adding a prefix or suffix to a root word create an entirely new word? Study a packet of resources that focuses on Greek and Latin roots, as well as different prefixes and suffixes that learners can use for easy reference.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

greek roots, latin roots, prefixes, suffixes

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Include relevant parts of the packet in a language arts notebook or binder that learners can use when needed
  • Have pairs create flash cards for the words that correspond to their reading or current vocabulary lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Packet is 49 pages long, and contains various printables for classroom use

Pros

  • Comes with examples of study cards and game ideas
  • Two separate lists of root words, prefixes, and suffixes can help learners with quick reference

Cons

  • Offers minimal instruction or tips for usage; best used as a printable student reference packet

Common Core

L.3.4.a L.3.4.b L.4.4.a L.4.4.b L.5.4.a L.5.4.b L.6.4.a L.6.4.b L.7.4.a L.7.4.b L.8.4.a L.8.4.b

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