10th Grade Greek/Latin Roots Expectations (List)
Vocabulary Expectations
Students will be assigned root words throughout the year and be given opportunities to explore words in various ways. Be sure that
you’re simply not memorizing root words, but learning as well as exploring at least three other new words based from said root
word assigned. You will need to keep a Vocabulary Root Word Journal to keep all of the lists together. Work must be handwritten!
How will I be assessed:
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Student will earn points (20) in conjunction with their quizzes.
Student will typically be assessed on two week intervals [80 quiz points possible + 20 vocabulary points = 100 pts total]
This homework is all or nothing. Completed in full, or student will not earn the 20 points in conjunction with their quiz.
Typically 10 roots + 3 definitions + 3 example sentence (see below).
How to complete work:
★ Step 1: Students will be assigned multiple root words for an allotted amount of time. Student will be assigned words based on
what’s called a “set” list 1-16 (tbd)
★ Step 2: Use the graphic organizer as a guide for breaking down the root into several parts.
Root
Word(s)
arch
Archetype
Archbishop
Architect
Definition
Use Word in a Sentence
A very typical example of a certain person or thing. The book is a perfect archetype of the genre.
The chief bishop responsible for an archdiocese.
The archbishop absolved him of his duties.
A person who designs buildings and in many
The architect of the poorly designed building was fired.
cases also supervises their construction..
Use the following as a resource: myvocabulary.com/dir-root-root_master