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Unit 2CP English

Greek and Latin Roots

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What are Root Words?

A root wordhas nothing addedat the beginning or the end.

A root word is a real word and youmake new words from it by adding prefixes and suffixes.

ExampleClear = root wordBy adding prefixes

and suffixes you can make new words.

UnclearClearlyCleared

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What are Prefixes and Suffixes?

Prefix

A prefix is a group of letters added before a word or base to alter its meaning and form a new word.

Suffix

In contrast, a suffix is a group of letters added after a word or base.

Root Word

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Let’s Review…

What are Root Words?What are Prefixes?What are Suffixes?

Assessment Prompt #1

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The Centipede by Kenn Nesbitt

Don't ever ask a centipedeto play a game of soccer.Remember, he has 50 pairsof sneakers in his locker.

He dribbles 50 soccer ballswith 50 pairs of shoes,and kicks them all concurrently.He doesn't often lose.

He's such a fierce competitorthat, if you ever meet,at first you'll see his hundred legsand then you'll see defeat.

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Define the Word “Centipede”

• Turn to your collaborative partner and write down your definition for the word, “centipede.”

• Can you and your partner determine the part of speech?

• Hint: How many feet does a centipede have?

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Ped = foot

How many more words can you

think of with the root ped in them?

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ped = foot

• Biped (n) – a creature with two feet

• Centipede (n) – a creature with 100 feet

• Impediment (n) – something that stands in one’s way; an obstacle

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ped = foot• Millipede (n) – a creature with 1,000 feet

• Pedal (n) – a lever that is moved with one’s foot

• Peddler (n) a person who goes from door to door on foot trying to sell a product

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ped = foot• Pedestrian (n) – a person who walks across the

street on foot.

• Pedicure (n) – a foot treatment that could include soaking the feet and polishing the toenails.

• Quadruped (n) – a four-footed creature.

• Tripod (n) – a three-footed stand often used to balance a camera.

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Assessment Prompt #2

• Name 3 words that have the root,

ped in them• Write the definition for 2 of them• Write a sentence using at least one

of them

Get Started Now!

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London by William BlakeI wander thro' each charter'd street, Near where the charter'd Thames does flow. And mark in every face I meet Marks of weakness, marks of woe.

In every cry of every Man, In every Infants cry of fear, In every voice: in every ban, The mind-forg'd manacles I hear

How the Chimney-sweepers cry Every black'ning Church appalls, And the hapless Soldiers sigh Runs in blood down Palace walls

But most thro' midnight streets I hear How the youthful Harlots curse Blasts the new-born Infants tear And blights with plagues the Marriage hearse

Can you determine the definition of the word “manacles” from this poem by William Blake?

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Man, Manu = Hand

• How many more words can you think of with the word “man” in them?

• Turn to your collaborative partner and make a list.

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Man, Manu = Hand

• Emancipate (v) – to set free; to lend a hand in freeing someone; to release from someone’s hands

• Manacles (n) – handcuffs

• Manager (n) – a person who has the upper hand; a person who is in charge of someone or something

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Man, Manu = Hand

• Mandate (n) – an order or command placed in one’s hands

• Maneuver (v) – to handily or skillfully go around something

• Manicure (n) – a treatment for the hands and nails

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Man, Manu = Hand

• Manipulate (v) – to skillfully operate by hand

• Manual (n) – a handbook of directions

• Manufacture (v) – to make by hand or by machine; to change raw material into a new product

• Manuscript (n) – a handwritten or typed piece of writing, such as a book

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Assessment Prompt #3

• Define: Mannequin• Use it in a sentence

It is always good to have a few extra hands!

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Homework• Write a sentence for each new word.

Sentences must be 7 to 10 words in length.

• Write on notebook paper that can be turned into Ms. Stotz.

• Draw a picture for each word. Just a small picture depicting the word.

• Read for ½ hour.

• Look for a book for your independent novel project.

Homework is worth

20 points!

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Day 2: Greek and Latin Roots

1. Listen for directions.2. Play the Read Around Review Game wit 4 of

your closest classmates.

3.Stop when you hear the bell.

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Respect Author Unknown

To give respect to one another,Is to care for them like a sister or brother.It is to show someone that you really care,To compromise, outlook, and always be fair.

To be respectful you shall show dignity,Also speak nothing but the honesty.You could be respectful to just about anyone,A teacher, parent, or even a friend in a marathon.

To be respectful is to show forgiveness,And not to laugh at someone's weakness.Give a complement or two to make someone feel wanted, It will make them feel special, unique, or gifted.

To give respect to someone else,You have to learn to respect yourself.To show respectfulness you have to learn, To give everyone a chance or a turn.

Everyone has the right to be respected, A friend, crossing guard, or a guy running to be elected.So don't forget to respect all,Whether it is spring, summer, winter or fall.

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spec = see, look

How many words can you think of with the word spec in them?

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spec = see, look