Common Ancient Base Words
This poster shows the link between some common English base (or root) words and their origins in Latin and Greek.
Linked resources & worksheets
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Prefix Bingo
Prefix Bingo requires students to identify prefixes in words drawn, finding a match on their game boards.
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6
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Digging Up Root Words
Students will use a dictionary to explore and use knowledge of word origins, using some Greek Roots, to spell words.
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2
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Common Prefixes Posters
Students will learn how prefixes affect meaning. They can also explore Greek roots and use prefixes to spell new words and they can build mo...
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2
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Common Suffixes Posters
Students will learn how suffixes affect meaning. They can also explore Greek roots and use suffixes to spell new words.
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Year:
6
Presentation
Ancient Roots - Presentation
This presentation introduces students to etymology, and how they can use an understanding of Greek and Latin base words and affixes to impro...
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Year:
6
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Finding Ancient Roots
In this worksheet, students try to figure out the meanings of ancient base words using familiar words with the same base. It is a part of a...
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Year:
6
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Adding to Words
In this worksheet, students use prefixes and suffixes to create new and familiar words. It is a part of a larger unit designed to help stud...
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Year:
6
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Affix Adventure
During this game, students put their knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to the test in a race against other players.
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Year:
6
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Etymology - Quiz
This presentation is a perfect opportunity to check your students’ understanding of etymology, as well as how prefixes and suffixes work.
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Year:
6
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Greek Base Words
These posters show the ancient Greek and Roman origins of common English base words.
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Year:
6
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Latin Base Words
These posters show the ancient Greek and Roman origins of common English base words.
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Year:
6
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Prefix Puzzles
In this worksheet, students cut and paste prefixes and base words and fit them together to make new words. It is a part of a larger unit des...
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Year:
6
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Etymology - Student Reference Card
This card serves as a great personal reference for students as they make their way through the unit. It is a part of a larger unit designed...
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Year:
6
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English Unit: Etymology
This unit helps students understand the etymological origins of common words by breaking words into roots and affixes.