homework (n.)
also home-work , 1680s, "work done at home," as opposed to work done in the shop or factory, from home (n.) + work (n.). In sense of "lessons studied at home," it is attested from 1889. To do (one's) homework in figurative sense "be prepared" is from 1934.
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Old English ham "dwelling place, house, abode, fixed residence; estate; village; region, country," from Proto-Germanic *haimaz "home" (source also of Old Frisian hem "home, village," Old Norse heimr "residence, world," heima "home," Danish hjem , Middle Dutch heem , German heim "home," Gothic haims "village"), from PIE *(t)koimo- , suffixed form of root *tkei- "to settle, dwell, be home." As an adjective from 1550s. The old Germanic sense of "village" is preserved in place names and in hamlet .
'Home' in the full range and feeling of [Modern English] home is a conception that belongs distinctively to the word home and some of its Gmc. cognates and is not covered by any single word in most of the IE languages. [Buck]
Slang phrase make (oneself) at home "become comfortable in a place one does not live" dates from 1892 ( at home "at one's ease" is from 1510s). To keep the home fires burning is a song title from 1914. To be nothing to write home about "unremarkable" is from 1907. Home movie is from 1919; home computer is from 1967. Home stretch (1841) is from horse racing (see stretch (n.)). Home economics as a school course first attested 1899; the phrase itself by 1879 (as "household management" is the original literal sense of economy , the phrase is etymologically redundant).
Home as the goal in a sport or game is from 1778. Home base in baseball attested by 1856; home plate by 1867. Home team in sports is from 1869; home field "grounds belonging to the local team" is from 1802 (the 1800 citation in OED 2nd ed. print is a date typo, as it refers to baseball in Spokane Falls). Home-field advantage attested from 1955.
Old English weorc , worc "something done, discrete act performed by someone, action (whether voluntary or required), proceeding, business; that which is made or manufactured, products of labor," also "physical labor, toil; skilled trade, craft, or occupation; opportunity of expending labor in some useful or remunerative way;" also "military fortification." This is from Proto-Germanic *werka- "work" (source also of Old Saxon, Old Frisian, Dutch werk , Old Norse verk , Middle Dutch warc , Old High German werah , German Werk , Gothic gawaurki ), from PIE *werg-o- , a suffixed form of the root *werg- "to do."
The meaning "physical effort, exertion" is from c. 1200; that of "scholarly labor" or its productions is from c. 1200; the meaning "artistic labor" or its productions is from c. 1200. The sense of "labor as a measurable commodity" is from c. 1300. The meaning "embroidery, stitchery, needlepoint" is from late 14c.
Work of art attested by 1774 as "artistic creation," earlier (1728) "artifice, production of humans (as opposed to nature)." Work ethic recorded from 1959. To be out of work "unemployed" is from 1590s. To make clean work of is from c. 1300; to make short work of is from 1640s.
Proverbial expression many hands make light work is from c. 1300. To have (one's) work cut out for one is from 1610s; to have it prepared and prescribed, hence, to have all one can handle. Work in progress is from 1930 in a general sense, earlier as a specific term in accountancy and parliamentary procedure.
Work is less boring than amusing oneself. [Baudelaire, "Mon Coeur mis a nu," 1862]
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Prefixes are words that you add to beginning of root words. When prefixes are added they modify the meaning of the root words. Example: the root word "ject" means to throw. You will commonly come across the prefixes in- and re- being add to "ject". They create the words "inject" (to put into) and "reject" (to throw out). In this case the prefix gave the root words direction.
Suffixes are similar to Prefixes in that they modify the meaning of words, but they are added to the end of the root words. Example: the root "bio-" means life. The words "biography" (story of life) and "biology" (study of life) are examples of suffixes modifying the roots.
Exercises for understanding prefixes, suffixes, and roots of words. We use them in a wide range of activities to help you master them.
Prefix Worksheets
Explaining Prefixes Find the meanings of the prefixes. Match the prefix with how it modifies root words.
Adding Mixed Prefixes Add prefixes to roots to make words that make sense. Add the prefix that makes the most sense to the root words. This is a very open activity.
List of English Prefixes A great reference for teachers and students alike. You will find list of commonly used Prefixes of the English Language. Note that many prefixes have several methods for changing the mean of the root words that they are added to.
Adding Long Prefixes These words consist of more letters than other forms. The prefix in this set are up to five letters long. This makes for some very long words to be formed.
Prefixes a-, ad- Worksheet One prefix takes things away, the other add them. We introduce two prefixes that changes the entire mood of each word. Typical to atypical is a big difference.
Prefixes ab-, be- Worksheet A prefix that moves things away and one that moves things through. This one is focused all on one page. These exact prefixes have been used at a wide grade level range on several national assessments.
Adding Prefixes - dis-, non-, and super- These prefixes either lower, level, or heighten things. We work with words that we add one of three prefixes to. The prefix will either heighten or lower the root word.
Prefixes en-, ex- Into or out of something. We add two prefixes that really change the intensity or dynamics of words they modify.
Adding Prefixes - mid-, mis-, re- In the middle, out of, or occurring again. You could also step the skill level up on this one and have them define the words.
Prefixes out-, pro- These can be confusing. Read them out loud. Two prefixes that in most cases modify words in the same way, they usually height the action of the words that are modified.
Prefixes in-, pre-, and re- Before, during, or after. See how the word meanings are skewed by the addition of prefixes. Some of these change drastically as a result of the prefix.
Prefixes semi-, under- These are less than prefixes! Get it? We work with specific prefixes that modify words to mean either half or less than. Somewhat depressing prefixes, wouldn't you say?
Understanding Prefixes Find the meanings of the modifiers. See if you can find the meaning of the prefixes that are presented to you.
Prefixes and Numbers We use bi-, tri-, and quad- in sentences. The worksheet asks you to infer that bi- means two, tri- means three, and quad- means four.
Under- and Sub- Prefixes Below or less than. ou might need to think long and hard with these exercises.
The Prefix Circle Find where the prefix is hidden. We give you a large list of words that each contain a prefix. Now go find all the prefixes and circle them!
Suffix Worksheets
Suffix Change Up This is a really comprehensive worksheet. This worksheet covers a diverse skill set with suffixes. We ask you to spell and tense correctly. The last step is to create your own words.
Derivational Suffixes These types of suffixes modify meanings and parts of speech. Use the derivational suffixes and see how the meanings are changed. Derivational suffixes always change the syntax of the word it modifies.
Inflectional Suffixes These don't change the meaning of the words they modify. Inflectional suffixes are interesting because they don't change the meaning of a word when added to a word. They usually change the tense of the word.
Roots and Suffixes We really like this sheet, so do teachers. Work with the suffixes you are given and spell them correctly. Then it's time to get creative and work towards a quad-word fest, if you will.
The Suffix Match Meet the suffix and how it modifies the meanings of words. Match the suffixes to their meanings. These are very commonly used suffixes.
Match the Suffix Meanings Another matching task for you. You will find these to some of the most commonly used suffixes. Now tells us what they mean and how they modify words.
Suffixes -ful and -less These examples either complete or lessen what they modify. We work with two directly opposite suffixes and ask you to use them in sentences.
Suffixes -able versus -ible These give roots the power to do something. These two suffixes account for the large majority of spelling errors in the English Language.
Circle the Suffix Worksheet Find the suffixes in the words. We want you to find the suffixes within the set of words for us.
Root Word Worksheets
Root Words Activity We really like this one. You will too! This is a great worksheet set. It is neat to see how if you understand the meaning of the prefix and root word, it's easy to figure out the meaning of the completed word.
Adding To Root Words We work on spelling. Students determine how to spell new words properly after introducing suffixes to them.
Suffix Additions to Root Words Spelling once again. We work more with spelling words properly after a root word and a suffix meet.
Find The Root Words For some of these, you would think that they don't have roots. Ditch the suffixes and find the root words in every sentence we present you with.
Searching For Root Words Go on a root safari! Remove all the suffixes and find just to root words for each instance.
Joining Words Put roots and suffixes together and then tell what you made. These can take some time. Join the word root and the suffix and then define the combined word.
Make a Word This one guides it really well. We form new words and spelling by adding roots and suffixes.
The Root Word Slide Find roots and then create a bunch of words with roots. First find the root word. Then you will be given a root and we want you to run off and make as many new words as you can by adding prefixes and suffixes.
Underline and Build Off of the Roots These are a bit higher level roots. We ask you to quickly locate root words. Then we want you to go all Ninja on root words and form as many new words as you can think of.
What are Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words?
Teachers are often looking for a way to enhance their students' vocabulary. There are various effective ways to achieve this goal, and an efficient one is teaching affixes.
In English grammar, a word attached to a base word to modify its meaning is known as affixes. There are numerous words with affixes attached, but we are often (un)aware of them.
What Are Prefixes?
Prefixes are letters that, when added to the beginning of a word, change a word's meaning. For example, the word "agree" means to have the same opinion on something. However, adding the letters 'dis' before the word 'agree' becomes 'disagree.' Disagree means to have a different opinion on something, the exact opposite of the word agree. Hence, the 'dis' is a prefix here. Some prefixes examples are:
un- | happy | unhappy |
re- | join | rejoin |
mis- | manage | mismanage |
tri- | cycle | tricycle |
Remember this…
1. Some prefixes have the same meaning but are not interchangeable. Some of these prefixes include "non," "un," "il." Adding them before a word would make the word's meaning opposite. However, you can't use "non-" in place of "un-." Non-happy is not a word; the correct word is unhappy.
2. Adding a prefix must not alter the spelling of the base word. Even if it results in repetition of letters. For example: un-attached to 'natural' becomes 'unnatural'.
3. Some words might look like a prefix is attached to them, but that's not so. For example, reach is a word on its own. You cannot break up the word into "re-" and "-ach" as these words alone do not hold any meaning.
What Are Suffixes?
Suffixes are letters that, when added to the end of a word, change a word's meaning.
For example, the word "agree" is a verb that means to have the same opinion on something. However, if we add the letters 'ment' after the word 'agree,' it becomes 'agreement.' Agreement is a noun that means the act of agreement. Hence, the '-ment' here is a suffix. Here are some examples of suffixes:
-ly | common | commonly |
-ness | aware | awareness |
-ed | play | played |
-ing | join | joining |
Remember this...
1. Some suffixes might also hold the same meaning but are not interchangeable. For example, the suffix "-er" and "-or" both are added to show the person who does the work. One example is the word 'worker.' However, the word 'workor' is wrong.
2. Adding a suffix at the end of a word sometimes alters the base word's spelling. For example, when "-al" is added to the word "globe," you drop the "e," becoming 'global' instead of "globeal."
3. Some words might also look like a suffix is attached to them when that's not the case. For example, proceed is a word on its own. It cannot be broken up into "proce-" and "-ed" as these words alone do not hold any meaning.
What Is a Root Word?
A root word is the base word to which affixes (prefixes and suffixes) are attached to alter the word's original meaning.
For example, 'agree' is the root word for words like 'disagree' where a prefix is attached and 'agreement' where a suffix is attached. Both the prefix and the suffix attached to the word alter its original meaning.
Common Latin and Greek Root Words in English
Numerous words that we use with ease today in our daily life have been derived from Latin and Greek. Such root words cannot stand alone themselves. These words only make sense with an affix attached.
aqua | water | aquatic, aquanaut |
mal | bad | malnourishment, maladjustment |
multi | many | multitude, multicolor |
rupt | break | disrupt, corruption |
bio | life | biosphere, biology |
homo | same | homogenous, homophone |
micro | small | micrometer, microorganism |
photo | light | photogenic, photography |
The Importance of Root Words
When inferring a word's meaning, root words can be of great help. Just by knowing what a root word means, students can identify the alteration made to that word by attaching affixes. They can then guess the meaning of the altered word and attempt comprehension questions easily.
Common Examples
Here are some commonly used prefixes and suffixes with meanings and examples. Notice how some root words' spellings change while others remain the same.
in-, il-, ir-, un-, im-, non- | opposite | illegal, irresponsible |
re- | again | redo, reinforce |
mis- | wrong | misunderstand, misspell |
dis- | not | disloyal, disable |
-able, -ible | able to be | comfortable, responsible |
-ful | full of | careful, useful |
-less | without | hopeless, painless |
-ment | result of an action | resentment, government |
Root Words With Both Prefixes and Suffixes Examples
Some root words can have both prefixes and suffixes attached to them at the same time, modifying their meaning severely. Some examples are as below:
dis- | agree | -ment | disagreement |
un- | success | -ful | unsuccessful |
re- | create | -tion | recreation |
mis- | lead | -ing | misleading |
Importance of all Teaching This
Students' are often more eager to learn a concept when it is practical for them. Affixes in English grammar are one of such relatable concepts.
1. They are widely used in writing as well as speaking. Many of the commonly used words have either a prefix, a suffix, or a combination of both in it, as discussed above.
2. They can increase your students' word bank. Several prefixes and suffixes can attach to a single root word, tweaking its meaning every time. Now your students will have various words to include in their writing.
3. Learning this can improve your students' comprehension skills. Students might often struggle with unknown words in their reading comprehension. When students know what a root word is, they can quickly identify the attached affixes and comprehend a word's meaning.
4. Knowing this also assists students in understanding a word's context. This knowledge can come in handy in comprehension but also in writing. Students will better understand which word is more appropriate in which context.
Prefixes and suffixes are used ubiquitously. Your students might also be using them in routine, but its identification can help them out in written and verbal English.
They might get all of this jargon mixed up. However, daily reading practice while actively identifying basic examples can help them improve their comprehension. With time, they will learn that prefixes are attached to a root word's beginning, whereas suffixes are attached at the end of a root word.
Getting in those Root Words!
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I am having a word wall up in my room this year because now I have a place to put them in! [email protected]
I am using the frayer model organizer for each new vocab word in math and language arts. I found one on a blog with 6 of them per page so they won't take up too much room in their notebooks. [email protected]
We are being encouraged to focus more on Greek and Latin roots this year and I have been looking for ideas on how to teach them in my classroom. Thanks for the giveaway! :) [email protected]
I like the Frayer model, too. My 5th grade team is trying a "Word of the Week" this year. We post a word with a greek or latin root, and let students try to figure out the meaning. Then we discuss and add it to the word wall. We're starting out easier and then moving to more difficult. I like to relate the word to our reading group story. We read "Wilma Unlimited" so our word was "biography" last week. Thanks for sharing! [email protected] Young Daze in 5th Grade
I have my word wall and notebook personal ones for the students. Would love yours! [email protected]
I Have a word wall and planned to use it for interesting vocabulary. I am new to teaching roots and really need some guidance getting this started in my fifth grade classroom! Laura [email protected]
I love you ideas for teaching roots!! This is something i'd like to look into incorporating more of this year.
One of my goals this year is to incorporate more word work into my Daily 5. I had a word wall that we collected WOW Words. (wonderful Outstanding Words). We would add words that we found from our class and independent reading. I love the idea of using felt. How do you get them to stick on??? Felt or Velcro? I have been collecting ideas and love your index cards and circle maps. I would love your cards! Thanks for sharing!!! Kelly [email protected]
I use velcro. It really is sort of awesome :) My teaching partner actually did ALL of her bulletin boards in felt and I LOVE it. I am going to change all of them over soon for sure. They just look so crisp and clean. It is fabulous.
I am using the frayer model for vocabulary. So very helpful! Love your ideas and plan to incorporate them in my 5th grade classroom! Thank you! [email protected]
My 5th grade team was told to incorporate content words and root words into our spelling curriculum. The content words have been fine, but wrapping our heads around how to teach roots and how to have our kids take ownership of them has been a whole different story. I took down my horrid word wall-my kids never even looked at it. I really think that I'll have a lot more success with a root word wall. Genius! I'm so glad you thought of this because it's exactly what I have been looking for! Alisa [email protected]
There is a big push for root word study in my county as well. I teach 7th grade. I have a word wall (called "Word Nerd Wall") and I post the new roots we study each week. We are studying these roots in science instead of ELA since more of them tend to be science related like atmo for atmosphere, etc. I love using foldables and will be checking out the Laura Candler book. Any other ideas you wish to share, please do. Randy [email protected] The Middle School Mouth
I will be starting the Daily 5 with my class this year and am on the lookout for ideas for their word work. Thanks for the giveaway!
I will have the kids use at least 2 of the words in their weekly writing...they can highlight the words with the roots for maybe 2 bonus points. Thank you for the ideas - I can't wait to use these for the first time!
They'll have no excuse words as well as new vocabulary words from each reading unit...hopefully they'll start being more creative in their writing! :) Kaitlyn Smiles and Sunshine
This year I'd like to find a way for my students to have more experiences using the vocab words in their writing and encourage them to use them orally. I definitely agree that if students have a deeper understanding of word structure they'll be much more comfortable in knowing and using them. Thanks Stephanie for always motivating me with all your different ideas. Rosan [email protected]
I am moving from K to 5th, so everything I am doing is new! I am trying Daily 5 and CAFE.
After children have edited their writing and fixed the words they know are spelled wrong by using the word wall or writing dictionary, I will edit it. I will put a dot on each line that has a spelling mistake and kids need to find it and then fix it (with my help if needed). I
I am working on prefixes and suffixes as well as roots. I have trees (where the roots are the root word) and we can add words as leaves).
I have a Math Word Wall - so this is the first year I'm really pushing an increase in Math Vocabulary. I'm planning to incorporate root words but I'm not sure how I'm going to do it yet. I love your ideas! Jennifer [email protected]
just awesome! you continue to inspire!
I am focusing more on vocabulary than i have in past years. I am determined to stay consistant with my word wall and want to incorperate Greek and Latin throughout the year.
I am trying to improve my Daily 5 word work station this year. The focus in my district is word work so this year my goal is to have my students work with words in more meaningful ways, including understanding prefixes/ suffixes/ root words etc.
I was actually planning to try teaching Greek/Latin roots all year when I noticed this post! This is my second year teaching, and last year our pacing guide included these roots for only a few weeks toward the end of the year. This summer I was thinking how beneficial it would be to teach them all year, so I'm glad I saw this post! Thanks! :)
I use the books "Greek and Latin Roots" and "More Greek and Latin Roots" in my 6th grade classroom. My new goal this year is similar to yours: to devote a bulletin board to displaying our roots. I also plan on encouraging students to notice the roots in our read aloud and their own novels by having a poster where they can record any words they notice. [email protected]
I teach 5th grade, and I have started a word wall. We focus on 4 words a week. I am trying to dig deeper into prefixes, suffixes, and roots. I still haven't figured out how to do spelling other than 20 words a week. Could really use some more ideas for spelling. Should I have spelling tests of 4 words each week? That doesn't really sound right? I hope to incorporate our word wall words into stories or writings. Thank you so much for the ideas on better ways to teach vocabulary!!
I love, love the foldable idea. I am definately using this! This year, everyday, we are working with words more whole class. Before, students did a lot with a parnter, but I didn't feel they were truly grasping the concepts.
Something new I am trying this year (also school mandated) is to only introduce 5 vocabulary words per week (from texts we are reading in class). Hopefully this means the students learn and retain these words instead of learning 20 words and forgetting them. I actually bought your root word wall cards during the back to school sale because I want to incorporate roots into our word study. [email protected]
I'm focusing this year on content words from across the subjects using a vocabulary pocket chart.
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Well, I moved from 1st to 4th...so everything is new this year! LOL! :-) No, actually, I am doing vocab activities everyday in class with our weekly words, using activities from Bringing Words to Life (great book!). One day we do a game I call Match It, where I say a word or phrase and they have to match it to a vocab word. It's not a synonym that I say, something a little more abstract. Sometimes more than one word could work, but the students have to explain why the words go together. They like it and get creative! Amy
I am focusing on greek and latin root word instruction this year also and was thinking a word wall would be perfect addition! [email protected] http://fabandfunin4th.blogspot.com/
I am using more interactive notebooks with my vocabulary. I love the foldable that was in Laura Candler's book. It makes it easy to put in their notebooks. I am also using a box method like your circle method for the root words. Thanks for the inspiration--your blog is one of my favorites!!
I love these ideas and will be working to add some into our language development. I'm very familiar with Laura Candlers flip book but never thought to use it in this manner. I will definitely be using that this year. Thanks for the chance to win these word wall cards! [email protected]
Hello! Love your blog! I am incorporating a lot more Greek and Latin roots into our vocabulary study by using a root word wall as well as interactive notebooks. I also bought Laura Candler's book so I am excited to use that. Thanks! [email protected]
I typically do vocabulary for every subject including reading, math, social studies and science. For each word they must draw a picture, write the word, and write the definition from a kid friendly dictionary. I sometimes also do a graphic organizer with the word in the middle, one picture, the dictionary definition, definition in their own words and use it in a sentence. I am considering focusing on the roots this year. [email protected]
I am formally adding a word work section to my ELA block, so this Latin/Greek word wall cards would be great. Thanks for having this giveaway! [email protected]
I'm having my kids do graphic organizers I found on curriculum companion.org [email protected]
I used the exact same graphic organizer foldable, also from Laura Candler, for the first time this year. I do like the idea of roots flash cards, and will get those going as well. Last year I taught several roots every week, and the students did very well learning them. This year, all the 5th grade classes in the district use the same list, so we only introduce 2 roots weekly.
Love this idea Stephanie! I have a word wall up in my room but it's an easier concept to do with the lower grades bc word walls are sight words. Love a root word wall! I'd love to win this! :)
I love this! One new thing that I'm doing this year is teaching reading to 5th graders. For the last five years, I have taught 5th grade Social Studies. As I am working in my new content, I am seeing how important root word instruction is, so I would love to win this set of cards! [email protected]
Love it! I was considering adding Laura Chandler's foldable too...I like your idea using it as homework. I am thinking of making it homework!!! Stephanie [email protected]
thanks for your ideas. I'm using Marzano's approach for teaching vocab so students make cards for study. my first year so much to develop.
I am using an old book I found...Red Hot Vocab or something like that to teach the roots and hopefully boost vocab. I would love to win the word wall set!
I really love the foldable and it is so visually appealing. I have a word wall up but I am really excited to incorporate root words in addition to vocabulary we come across in our reading. Thanks for the great ideas!
I really love the foldable! We incorporate any roots we find in our content area reading. This really helps build their working vocabulary. [email protected]
How do you decide on your roots that you use? I use Laura's foldable for my buzzwords, which I love. I think I will add the roots, but only do the cards and circle map in their reading spiral. We have a section for Greek and Lating roots.
I researched the most common root words used in the English language and went from there.
We are doing several things - my small universal access group focuses upon one word and then we write about it, share it, draw it etc. I am also using activities from www.fcrr.org
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We use Rasinski's program, Building Vocabulary in Grades 5-8. It's not great in that some of the exercises are silly, and there are like 3 things on a page. What it does give is a Divide and Conquer method of figuring out words. Rasinski's books can help you flesh out the program and he does have a list of roots to present in grades 3-8. Check out his work. Diane
Thanks so much for these ideas. Is the explanation for the new foldables that you are doing in that book that you bought? If not can you give me a little more direction. I am a bit directionally challenged until I actually see something in action. I have an extremely high group of 3rd graders who are nearly two years about grade level as well as there being a root goal in our common core so I would love to start incorportating this with them. Thanks for the help.
An explanation for the foldable is in the Laura Candler book mentioned above :)
Hi Stephanine, I don't think anyone has mentioned Words Their Way as a resource for root words. The last book, Derivational Relations, looks at affixes as well as greek and latin roots. It is very systemic and gives you lists of words. Even if you don't complete the 'sorts' and other activities associated with Words Their Way, the lists might be very helpful for you. http://www.amazon.com/Words-Their-Derivational-Relations-Spellers/dp/0135145783
Just a parent here, and just found this, and I'm curious as to if you still have regular vocabulary or do you only do the root word program? They are doing this in our 5th grade this year and it is not going well with the 5th grade as responses like, I don't speak Latin and Greek why am I'm learning it? Or I don't remember it the next day? What happen to our other vocabulary" Hard to give them an answer and the answer they get from the teacher a good reason.
Many of the words that we have in the English language are derived from Greek and Latin roots. So, it really isn't about knowing Greek or Latin, it is about knowing the meaning of the roots that are already in our language to help us figure out what unknown words mean. For example, if you know that "cent" means "hundred", words like century, percent, centimeter, centigrade, etc...all are made a bit more understandable. Knowing that each has something to do with 100 makes it easier to try and input a meaning when reading than if you didn't know that at all. Since so many of our English words are derived from these roots, learning them makes more sense (to me) than learning individual vocabulary words that you may or may not encounter again. These roots WILL be a part of words that you will see the rest of your life, so including them in instruction is useful. Just my opinion of course, but that I why I teach roots.
Try Michael Clay Thompson Building Language or Ceasar's Stems programs for intro to Latin stems
YES! Whomever mentioned Michael Clay Thompson is brilliant! We use Caesar's English and I have the kids do LOTS of things with the stems and words they learn so that they are getting used to not only working with them, but also learning them to use in their writing! It's wonderful!
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Have you ever wanted to know where a word comes from? Studying where words come from and how they have changed throughout history is called etymology. It is really interesting to think that every word has unique path it has taken to be used today. Historians will look back and find the first known use of the word. This is called the word origin. You would be amazed at how a word will change over time and how they differ from culture to culture. If words have changed over time, it is normally done to make it easier to say or to make it sound different from similar words.
Words are often borrowed from one language to the next. This is most commonly found in things that cultures are likely to share with little communication needed. This would include things like sushi and other foods. Activities are also found to jump languages quickly like yoga or feng shui. If you look back at older works of literature, you will come across words we no longer use regularly. Why do you think that is? The language etymology worksheets that you will find below will encourage you to have a reference handy such as a dictionary or online tool. Make sure to have this at the ready. We will explore root words, prefixes, and suffixes that may help us learn more about the history of the language behind the word. This helps understand the current use of the word as well as how the word was used in history. This will also help you learn identify synonyms that may often get overlooked. We will look at word origins and see if we can identify languages where the word is derived from or first appeared. As we get into this for a bit, we will learn that there are some words that sound the same in just about every language. My favorite is coffee. This is a pretty recognizable word in over fifty different languages.
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Root Words and Meaning
Use a dictionary to determine the meaning and etymology of each root word below. Use what you have learned to match each word to its meaning.
Same or Different?
Some words look like they would have the same root word, but they actually have different etymologies. Study each pair of words below. Do they have a root in common or not?
Identifying Root Words
Look up each of the following words in the dictionary. What is the root word? Write it on the line.
Etymology and Meaning
Look up each of the following words in the dictionary. Study the pronunciation guidance and say the word quietly to yourself. What is the origin of the word?
What Does It Mean?
Look up each word in the dictionary. Where does it come from? What does it mean? Fill out the chart.
Prefixes and Roots
Match each prefix with its root word and write the new words on the lines below.
Common Greek and Latin Roots
Read the clues. Then identify the Latin root.
Greek and Latin Roots
Match each Greek or Latin root to its meaning.
Root Word Worksheet
Identify the root in each word and write it on the line.
Many words in the English language have their roots in Ancient Greek and Latin. Most dictionaries not only tell you what a word means, but also its origin.
Originating Language
Look up each word below in a dictionary. Fill out the chart. Then answer the questions.
Etymology Challenge
Each word below contains one or more Greek or Latin roots. Unscramble the words. Then use a dictionary to determine the etymology and meaning of each word.
Word Roots and Origins
: Read each word and its meaning below. Use a dictionary to help you locate the root(s) in each word. Some words may contain more than one root. Write the root(s) on the first line. Right the country of origin on the second line.
Word Origins
Find each of the three words below in the dictionary. Fill out the table.
Read the clues. Then identify the root.
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Root words provide the foundation upon which the meaning of a word forms. A prefix or suffix can often be added to these roots to form a new meaning for the word. Root words are unique from affixes in that they can fully stand on their own and they do not need the help of a word part to make sense and have a distinct meaning. These worksheets will help students better understand the meaning of various roots and their use towards language.
Understanding and focusing time on root words and affixes will definitely heighten your ability to read and comprehend as well communicate with others.
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Patterns of Word Changes - This section can really help your decoding skills. You will feel much more comfortable as you come across new vocabulary terms.
Prefix and Suffixes - This is a huge collection of worksheets that is particularly related to this section.
Using Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots - We look at how the ancient civilizations helped shape the English language even today.
Using Roots To Define Words - This is tremendously helpful when you are preparing for the college aptitude test.
Using Roots to Determine the Meaning of Text - This is a more advanced version of the previous topic of worksheets.
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What are Root Words?
The words that help in the formation of new words are known as root words. As a tree grows from its roots, in the English language, words are also made up of the roots. In the English language, many terms have borrowed a part or whole of another unit of sound from another language.
While the root provides the foundation for most words, they can not hold up all by itself. They require the use of a prefix or suffix which are collectively know as affixes. A prefix is a series of syllables that is found at the start of a word. A suffix is the same thing but found at the end of words. When an affix is removed or added to a word it can often change the meaning or part of speech it exhibits in a sentence.
This borrowed part usually makes the root of a word. Since the Latin and Greek languages played a vital role in the formation of the English language, most of the words used today either have Greek or Latin roots. These Greek and Latin roots contributed to the formation of various English terms are discussed in detail below:
The Most Important Greek and Latin Roots
Greek and Latin languages have played a vital role in the formation of the English language. Most of the English words we use today have either came down to us from Latin or Greek language.
Derived From Greek
The Greek language has contributed a lot in the formation of the English language. This is why Greek Root Words are found in the English language in large amounts. There are roughly thousands of Greek root words and therefore, it is impossible to list them all. Some commonly used Greek root words are, aqua for water, bio for life, cylind for roll, geo for earth, exo for outer, dem for people, tele for far, chrono for time, tele for far, hyd for water, graph for write, anti for against, ast for star, auto for self, chrome for color, dyna for powerful, anthropo for man, dys for bad, hetero for different, homo for same, path for feel, photo for light, logy for study, etc.
Derived From Latin
Latin words also have helped in the formation of the English language to a great extent. Most Latin root words are used in serving as the basis for the formation of many new words. Most important Latin root words used in the English language are circ for round, audi for hearing, jur for law, omni for all, vac for empty, vis or vid for see, sens for feel, scrib for writing, pac for peace, mis for send, log for thought, voc for word, ab for move, manu for by hand, port for carry, quit for silent, terr for earth, tim for fear, act for do, agr for farming, bene for good, dict for saying, circum for around, mater for mother, multi for many, pater for father, rupt for break, sent for feel, voc for voice, etc.
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What is the root word? A root word is a word that can be made into a new word by adding a prefix or a suffix. With this educational worksheet on root words, determine what the suffix or the prefix is in order to find the root! This activity is a great way to keep students involved and learning both in the classroom and at home!
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handy, capable of
destroy, get rid of
bitter, sharp, tart
inclined to, abounding in
characteristics of
sharp, keen, fierce
state of being something
sharp, keen, point
to, towards
attach to, add, give to
thing or person made by a certain process
possessing a quality
feel, perceive
influenced, strongly moved
to do something
leading, drawing forth
struggle, contest, conflict
field, country
do, act, drive
other, different
action, process
cause to grow, feed
of or relating to
walk, go around
both, around
state or condition
to be ...ed
of or pertaining to
mind, spirit
opposite, against
being in a state or condition
not, without
relating to
suitable, fit
think, judge
chief, principal
chest, coffer
burn, be on fire
pertaining to
to divide into small joints; speak clearly
skill, craft
person or thing belonging to
rough, harsh, roused to anger
possessing a certain quality
to make have a certain quality
act of doing something
state or quality of
of or belonging to
hear, listen to
diviner, seer
desire, be eager
forms a noun
to, towards, at
beat, pound
war, fighting
to treat in a certain way
strike, push
warm, be hot
be of brilliant whiteness
rule, straight rod, standard
taken, seized
take, seize
wagon, cart
burnt, red hot
swift, speedy
assessed, judged, rated
sift, perceive, decide
compete, strive, contend
sheet of paper
pure, without stain
around, about
moved, stirred up
clear, bright
mercy, mildness, calmness
sloping region; zone of the Earth; ladder
slope, hill
shut, close
shut, closed
cook, ripen
learn, know
with, together
suitable, convenient
common, public, general
celebration, fun
join, win over
hide, put away
come together, agree
horn, point
buffet, cuff, blow
believe, trust
burst, crack
grow, arise, increase
sift, discern, separate
shout out in complaint
fault, blame, guilt
ran, hurried
worry, anxiety, attention
become used to
circle, wheel
suitable, graceful, proper
destroy, wipe out
loss, penalty, injury
spirit, divine power
mocked, made fun of
through, across
apt at teaching
apart, not, away from
worthy, deserving
separate into parts
separated into parts, divided
feel pain, grieve, suffer
dragon, snake, serpent
hard, harsh
out of, from
having a particular state
temple, house
bring about, accomplish
doing something
that which is to be ...ed
made of, pertaining
around, near
wander, make a mistake
act or practice
becoming; beginning to be
fix the value of
little, diminutive
state or quality
enforce, demand
used for spelling and pronunciation
easy, easily accomplished
face, surface
trick, deceive, be in error
household, familiar group
weary, tire
foolish, silly, stupid
speak, talk, say
like, support
happy, lucky
boil, be hot
carry, bring, bear
feast, holidays
pretend, invent
trust, faith
form, shape
daughter, son
end, form a boundary
fastened, nailed, secured
struck, struck down
flow, stream, glide
hearth, fireplace
luck, chance
strong, vigorous, powerful
pour, pour out, spread out
broken, crushed
break, crush
repeated, constant
forehead, foremost part
fruit, enjoyment
shine, flash
full of, resembling
perform, complete
bottom, depths, basis
rage, be mad
check, restrain
innate quality, inborn talent
born, produced
kind, type, class
bud, embryo
bear, bring, carry
gathered into a ball-shaped mass
tongue, language
swallow, gulp down
line, stroke of a pen, letter
great, lofty, powerful
pleasing, welcome
heavy, serious, burdened
steer a ship
stick, cling, hold fast
cheerful, merry
human being, man
urge, encourage
tremble, dread, shudder
host, guest
over, above
under, below
of or connected with
characteristic of
belonging to
image, statue
one relating to
own, personal, private
image, likeness, shape
that which does something
produce, bring forth
tending to do or be something
likeness, idea
copy, resemble
command, provide leadership
impulse, attack
one who shows, forefinger
a or of a continuous action
whole, entire
between, within, among
be envious of
in, on, into
of the nature of
become angry
verging upon, somewhat
action or process of doing something
set of beliefs
distinctive trait of language
name of a certain system
characterized by
one who performs an action; believer
of or that which does something
make or treat in a certain way
throw, cast
join, attach, form a link
pertaining to the day, daily
joined, attached
swear, take an oath, law
young, young man
next to, beside
be sluggish, wilt, lack vigor
loosen, take one's ease
gathered, chosen
speak, read
bind, choose
gather, read
letter of the alphabet; document
light, of little weight
left behind, abandoned
it is permitted, one may
strike, harm
doorway, threshold
line, string, thread
flow, be liquid
letter of the alphabet
tie, bind, link
having spoken
study, science, theory
word, study, reason
talk, speak
struggle, fight against
light, brightness, clarity
play, trick
light, glow
illumine, brighten
wash, bathe
in a particular way or manner
plan, trick, artifice
large, long
ruler, leader
large, great
greater, larger
madness, frenzy
stay, remain
learn, understand
middle, in the middle, in half
blend, mingle, mix
great, large
remembering
fault, defect, lying
act of measuring
quality, condition
earned, gained, deserved
beyond, change
pass, proceed
one thousand
imitator, mimic
lean forward, threaten
lessen, make smaller
wrong, wrongly
active, quick
measure, method, manner
grind in a mill
of or resembling
one, single
showed, pointed out
warn, advise, remind
shape, form
custom, habit, manner
die, decay, death
gift, public service
delay, stay behind
change, alter
numbness, deadness
deny, say not
vigor, determination
state, quality, condition
tied, bound
harm, injure
well known, famous
law, custom
carpenter's square, pattern
gotten to know, found out
messenger, message, report
messenger, report
against, in the way
smear with oil
burden, load
think, suppose
wish, choose
to, towards, against
wealth, abundance
sight, view
order, row, series
furnished with organs
one who does something
rise, begin
full of, having
state; process; condition
possessing the nature of
sharp, keen
fasten, drive in
stroke, caress, touch
beside, alongside
come to sight
make, prepare
suffer, endure
dough, paste
feeling, disease
stumble, sin
hang, weigh
almost, nearly
around, near, about
seek, attack, go for
cause to appear, show
saying, speech
voice, sound
paint, portray
pile, pillar
pierce, prick
attempt, attack
pit, kernel
pity, right conduct
cleanse, make honest
please, suit, be acceptable
mourn for, beat
plant, sprout
flat, broad
applaud, clap
applaud, strike
smooth, refine, polish
weigh, consider
part, share, division
harbor, port
placed, put
have or take control of
pause, temporary halt
capable, powerful
specify, place
worth, price
having prayed or entreated
seize hold of
seized hold of
before, in front
previous, in front
without, individual
prove, test, approve
pleasingly inclined
proper, fitting, one's own
next, nearest
pointed, stabbed, pierced
point, pierce, prick
rotten, stinking, decaying
think, consider
know, learn
of what kind?
complain, protest
rested, stilled, calmed
seek, strive for
rest, be still, stay calm
who, what, which
be rotten, stink
snatch, grab, seize
loose-knit, spaced thinly
scrape, scratch
ruled, guided, put right
back, again
rule, guide, direct
stay put, stand still
place for; thing used for
oak, strength
chew, eat away
ask, request
unskilled, untaught
sacred, holy
perceive keenly
health, safety
leap, spring forward, jump
in good taste, wise
climb, mount
form, shape, manner
split, division
probe, examine
ring, circle
sit, settle, rest
felt, sensed, perceived
feel, sense, perceive
old man, elder, old
clear, untroubled
keep, guard, save
wait on, serve
strict, grave
hiss, whistle
mark, seal, sign
pretend, copy, imitate
curve, fold, hollow
examine, consider
be in the habit of
whole, firm
having a certain quality
wise, clever
distance, area
see, observe, look, watch over
see, look at, observe
scatter, besprinkle
bright, shining
pledge, promise
seed, a sowing, a scattering
pledged, promised
stand, stand still
standing, standing still
mark, brand, tattoo-mark
set up, decided
covering, spread
drawn tight, confined
draw tight, tighten, confine
build, construct
become dazed, be amazed
make sweet, urge
under, from below
highest, topmost
taken up, put on
take up, put on
board, plank
silent, quiet
stained, dyed
touch, affect
arrange, put in order
skill, art, craft
cover, shield, protect
regulate, modify
stretch, stretch out
stretched, stretched out
boundary, end, limit
earth, land
witness, proof, indicator
proposition, idea put forth
relating to a process or state
fear, be afraid
prick, quench
touch, reach, affect
label, title, description
raise, endure
be stiff, be numb
twisted, wound, wrapped
across, through
shake, tremble
alarmed, fearful
divided, granted, given credit
entangle, make difficulties
rubbed, worn away
nourishment, food
turn, change
thrust, push
trunk, removed by chopping
thrusted, pushed
swell,disturbance, uproar
confusion, turmoil, disorder
beat, blunt, deaden the senses
protect, catch sight of
blow, impression, form
state; quality
rich in, full of
repeated activity
shadow, shade
not, opposite of
shows actions or results
active during a given period
useful, practical
wander, roam, rove
be strong, be of value
from before
empty, illusory
steam, spoiled, flat
different, diverse
go, proceed, advance
carry, bring
worship, revere, honor
get even, revenge
clothing, garments
old, long-standing
see, look at
shake, quickly move to and fro
instead of, change
see, take care
see, perceive
act, be lively
conquer, win
avenger, defender, revenge
excellence of character
entrails, internal organs
flaw, defect
road, way, journey
called, called upon
call, call upon
fly, move swiftly, speed
rolled, wrapped up
roll, wrap up, turn round
promise, pledge
make common, publish
pluck, tear up
towards a place
desolate, laid waste
eager rivalry, fierceness
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Thank you for joining me for another episode of The Stellar Teacher Podcast! On today’s episode I will be talking about something that is often overlooked, which is the importance of teaching Greek and Latin root words.
This may feel like it should be at the bottom of your to-do list, but it is truly something that shouldn’t be overlooked. Once you factor in how many words in the English language are derived from the Greek and Latin languages, you’ll agree with me that it needs more time and attention in the classroom.
If you listened to last week’s episode about the seven different attributes of a successful reader, you’ll realize that Greek and Latin root words are highly connected with two of them: accuracy and background knowledge. The thing is, whether your student’s are strong readers or not they are going to need to understand these Greek and Latin roots as texts get more complex.
As texts increase in difficulty, they will more frequently come across these word parts and be required to use this knowledge to determine the meaning of words. By understanding the meaning of these words it will in turn make it easier for them to understand sentences and even paragraphs of these texts as well.
It is not too late in the school year to get started, which is why I’ve shared four activities that I found useful and effective in my classroom. These ideas are simple for both you and your students because the whole purpose of teaching Greek and Latin root words is that your students become more confident readers.
It is our job to provide them with the tools to succeed, and by teaching these roots they will be able to problem solve independently when they come across unknown words. I hope at this point I have convinced you to take another look at teaching Greek and Latin roots and that you will use these ideas to easily incorporate these skills into your literacy block!
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See origin and meaning of homework. Log in. Advertisement. homework (n.)also home-work, 1680s, "work done at home," as opposed to work done in the ... koimo-, suffixed form of root *tkei-"to settle, dwell, be home." As an adjective from 1550s. ... [Modern English] home is a conception that belongs distinctively to the word home and some of its ...
One worksheet asks students to circle the root words found within larger words. The straightforward method for learning about word contrasts with the more difficult lessons that prompt your kids to search for mistakes within long paragraphs. The printable worksheets make ideal teaching tools at home. This concept does not have to be a difficult ...
Root Word, Suffix, and Prefix Review #1. Learners identify and define word parts in this fifth- and sixth-grade grammar worksheet. 5th grade. Reading & Writing. Worksheet. Latin Root Words #1. Interactive Worksheet. Latin Root Words #1. Explore the meaning of Latin roots like "scribe" and "spect" with this matching activity!
Explore printable Root Words worksheets for 7th Grade. Root Words worksheets for Grade 7 are an essential tool for teachers looking to enhance their students' reading, writing, grammar, language, and vocabulary skills. These worksheets provide a comprehensive and engaging way for students to learn and practice the foundations of the English ...
These exact prefixes have been used at a wide grade level range on several national assessments. Adding Prefixes - dis-, non-, and super-. These prefixes either lower, level, or heighten things. We work with words that we add one of three prefixes to. The prefix will either heighten or lower the root word.
Getting in those Root Words! - 63 comments. One of the most favorite things I do all year is teach my students Greek and Latin Roots. I just feel like if they can master these roots, from which so very much of our English language is derived from, the expansion of vocabulary and word attack strategies will increase ten-fold.
A root word can be defined as a basic standalone word in which affixes can be added to create new words. A root is the basis of a word and it typically does not stand alone. Teaching root words to kids can help increase students' proficiency at identifying roots and forming complete words.
The language etymology worksheets that you will find below will encourage you to have a reference handy such as a dictionary or online tool. Make sure to have this at the ready. We will explore root words, prefixes, and suffixes that may help us learn more about the history of the language behind the word. This helps understand the current use ...
Root words are unique from affixes in that they can fully stand on their own and they do not need the help of a word part to make sense and have a distinct meaning. These worksheets will help students better understand the meaning of various roots and their use towards language. Understanding and focusing time on root words and affixes will ...
Tier 2 Vocabulary Root Words Analysis Activity. Use these teacher-made root word worksheets to build students' vocabulary skills. Children will study a range of Tier 2 words, such as equivalent, influence, and generate, before giving definitions of each. Students will also think of other words that contain the roots gen, influ, and equ.
A root word is a word that can be made into a new word by adding a prefix or a suffix. With this educational worksheet on root words, determine what the suffix or the prefix is in order to find the root! This activity is a great way to keep students involved and learning both in the classroom and at home! Click to View/Print Worksheet. Get ...
Learning about the building blocks of words can help you make sense of unfamiliar words.
Identify the root words. Many words are formed from a root word and a suffix. In these vocabulary worksheets, students deconstruct each word into its suffix and root word. Students write the suffix and root/base word in separate columns. Worksheet #1 Worksheet #2 Worksheet #3 Worksheet #4. Worksheet #5 Worksheet #6.
Homework Help (Curricular Content) Root Words. Grade Levels. 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade. ... Use a known root word as a clue to the meaning of an unknown word with the same root (e.g., company, companion). E03.A-V.4.1.2 E03.A-V.4.1.2. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships ...
Planting and Growing Word Cards 2 reviews. Explore more than 355 "Root Words" resources for teachers, parents and pupils as well as related resources on "Root Word". Instant access to inspirational lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints, teaching ideas at Twinkl!
File previews. doc, 94.5 KB. A resource with a worksheet on Root Words originally designed for work with a dyslexic pupil, but also handy for literacy lessons. It defines root words and contains writing and matching activities for the students. Fairly straightforward and the explanations are on the sheet. Creative Commons "Sharealike". See more.
Motivate your students to practice morphology with these Greek and Latin Root Words Worksheet Games. This pack of morphology games includes 10 bump games to help students practice defining words containing more than 50 common Greek and Latin roots. These root word games are perfect for word study review, center activities, partner work, early finishers, test prep, and more!50+ Common Greek ...
In this episode on Greek and Latin root words, I share: The connection between Greek and Latin roots and reading accuracy; The difference between roots and base words; 4 tips on how to make Greek and Latin roots more love in the classroom; The benefits teaching Greek and Latin roots; Related Resources: Greek and Latin Root Word of the Week
After finding the parts, break the word down and isolate the root word from the affix. With the parts separated, you'll determine their individual meanings, and then combine the meanings to get the definition for the new word. In the example below, the new word is unreachable . 1. Break the word into the individual parts: un reach able.
Root Word Bundle! A complete 6 product bundle PLUS A BONUS ITEM that is exclusive to this bundle!This bundle is for all things root words!Games, worksheets, and assessments to practice the 10 most common root words and their meanings!
Chapter 2 / Lesson 6. 32K. Root words can be described as anchor words to which prefixes and suffixes may be attached and sometimes alter their meaning. Discover how prefixes and suffixes modify the meaning of root words, how to identify root words, and how to use root words to find a word's meaning. Ask a Homework Question.
duc-, duct. lead, draw. ductus deferens, tube which carries sperm from the epididymis into the urethra during ejaculation. dura. hard. dura mater, tough outer meninx (A membrane, especially one of the three membranes enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates. MENINGES) This flashcard set contains word roots, prefixes, and suffixes from ...
This is a list of roots, suffixes, and prefixes used in medical terminology, their meanings, and their etymologies.Most of them are combining forms in Neo-Latin and hence international scientific vocabulary.There are a few general rules about how they combine. First, prefixes and suffixes, most of which are derived from ancient Greek or classical Latin, have a droppable vowel, usually -o-.