6th Grade Root Words
advertisement
1 6th Grade Root Words Interactive notebooks will be used to maintain all root word information throughout the year. Introduction to word parts: Divide and Conquer Introduce the concept of word parts with meaning by using the word export. Break the word apart visually using a sentence strip and explain that im- means in, and port means carry. Give students a minute to turn and talk to guess the word meaning, then come together as a class to write a definition as suggested by the root meanings. Hand out a Root Word Bank and have students glue it to the right side of the notebook Prefixes Bases Suffixes Root autoexin-, immultiresubtriuniaudi, audit port graph spect terr tract vis voc, voke -able, -ible -ify Meaning self out in, on, into many back, again under three one hear or listen carry write watch, look at land, ground, earth pull, draw, drag see call, voice can or able to be done make On the left page, students will analyze 10 words and create meaning. Since this exercise is new, students may wish to work in groups of 2 or 3. Word 1. export Prefix means out Base means carry 2. portable 3. inspect 4. invoke 5. multivocal 6. respect 7. subtract 8. autograph 9. visible 10 unify _____X_____ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ _____X_____ ___________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________ _____X____ Word means to carry or move things out of the country __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ Come back together as a class and review the exercise together to ensure understanding of roots operating as prefix, suffix, and base. 2 Unit I (concentrate on one prefix per lesson / week) Prefixes: di-, dif-, disa-, ab-, abssuper-, surad apart, in different directions, not away, from on top of, over, above to, toward, add to Divide and Conquer Word 1. disturb 2. direct 3. dissolve 4. differ 5. disposal Prefix means Base means LIST A: directional meaning apart turb=shake _____ _____ rect=straight, guide ___________ solv=break, loosen ___________ fer=bear, go ___________ pos=put 6. dissatisfied 7. disqualified 8. disapprove 9. dishonor 10 disability LIST B: negative meaning ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ __________ ___________ ______ ____ Create a word map for each root including: Root Root meaning A picture representing the root Five NEW words using the root A sentence that correctly uses at least two of those words Word means to shake apart __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ 3 Vocabulary Mapping – Root Words What does it mean? Words that use this root: Picture Sentence using two words:_____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 4 Sure Word Forest Using the following pattern, students will create a tree to be mounted in the hall. A new tree will appear every week. Place “leaves” on the tree with words that use this root. (Students may add new words as the year progresses.) meaning root 5 6 7 Unit I – Lesson 3 6th Grade Your root words for this week are the prefixes a-, ab-, abs, which ALL mean “away” or “from.” Divide and conquer the meaning of the following words: Word abnormal prefix means away, from base means norm = norm duct = lead abduct ras = scrape abrasive (s)ent = be absent tain = hold abstain rupt = break abrupt sorb = soak absorbent voc = call(ing) avocation vert = turn avert origin = originate aborigine Step 2: Create a word map for each root including: Root Root meaning A picture representing the root Five NEW words using the root A sentence that correctly uses at least two of those words Step 3: Add a new “tree” to Sure Word Forest. word means away from what is normal 8 Unit I – Lesson 4 6th Grade Your root words for this week are the prefixes super- and sur-, which mean “on top of, over, above.” Divide and conquer the meaning of the following words: Word supervise prefix means over base means vis = see supermarket market surtax tax = tax superior X supersize size survive viv – live, alive surplus plus = more supernatural natural man superman surpass pass Step 2: Create a word map for each root including: Root Root meaning A picture representing the root Five NEW words using the root A sentence that correctly uses at least two of those words Step 3: Add a new “tree” to Sure Word Forest. word means to oversee others 9 Unit I – Lesson 5 6th Grade Your root word for this week is the prefix ad-, which means “to, toward, add to.” Divide and conquer the meaning of the following words: Word adhesive prefix means to attract base means hes = stick, cling affect tract = pull, draw, drag fect = do, make alliteration liter = letter accelerate celer = swift appear pear = seem attach tach = touch aggressive gress = step affirm firm = firm adverb verb = verb, word Step 2: Create a word map for each root including: Root Root meaning A picture representing the root Five NEW words using the root A sentence that correctly uses at least two of those words Step 3: Add a new “tree” to Sure Word Forest. word means a substance that sticks to objects. 10 Grade 6 Unit I Review Dump and Clump Directions: Brainstorm a list of prefixes we’ve studied from Unit I and place them in The Dumpster. Then, pull your words out of the dumpster and clump them into categories. Finally, assign your category labels and write a summary sentence (on the back) describing each category. The Dumpster The Clumpster 11 Dump and Clump (KEY) Directions: Brainstorm a list of prefixes we’ve studied from Unit I and place them in The Dumpster. Then, pull your words out of the dumpster and clump them into categories. Finally, assign your category labels and write a summary sentence (on the back) describing each category. The Dumpster ad- a- ab- super- sur- di- dis- dif- abs- The Clumpster Means to, toward, add to Means on top of, over above Means away, from Means apart, in different directions, not 12 Wordo This game is like Bingo. Choose one box and create a free space. Then write the words your teacher gives you, putting one word in each box. As your teacher gives you meanings, cover the correct box with a marker. When you get four words in a row, diagonally, horizontally, or vertically, call out, “Wordo.” 13 Word list for Unit I: Wordo Disturb Attract Surpass Abnormal Adverb Differ Supersize Dishonor Surplus Accelerate Abduct Disbelief Avert Absorbent Supervise to shake apart to draw or pull attention toward to go over and above what is expected away from what is normal or common a word that adds to the meaning of a verb, adjective, or other adverb to go separate ways, to disagree to make bigger than normal to treat without respect an amount over and above what is needed to speed up or add to one’s current speed to kidnap or take away from a location without permission a state of not believing to turn away from or prevent the ability to soak up a liquid from to oversee or direct others 14 Writing Assignment Using at least _________ words from our unit of study, write an advice column for the school newspaper explaining to younger students how understanding the meanings of prefixes can be helpful in figuring out the meanings of unfamiliar words. You may refer to your divide and conquer work or your word maps to help you. Your letter should be clear, neat, and use correct spelling and punctuation. 15 Unit II – Lesson 6 6th Grade Your root words for this week are the bases roots scrib and script, meaning “write.” Divide and conquer the meaning of the following words: Word scribble prefix means X base means word means describe script X prescribe prescription subscribe scripture X inscribe inscription manuscript manu=hand Step 2: Complete the Magic Square activity that focuses on the root word “script.” Step 3: Add a new “tree” to Sure Word Forest. 16 Magic Square Directions: To be completed after Divide and Conquer. Select the best definition for each of the words from the script family. Put the number for the definition in the proper space in the Magic Square box. If the numbers going up and down and the numbers going across all add up to the same sum, you’ve found the magic number! On the back of this sheet, correctly use at least five words in 2-3 sentences. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. Words describe prescription scripture inscribe manuscript scribble script prescribe subscribe Definitions 1. to sign one’s name to the end of a document 2. to write, print, or carve on a surface 3. a written order by a doctor for medicine 4. a book or document written by hand 5. a sacred writing or book 6. the written copy of a play 7. to depict in speech or writing 8. to order the use of medicine or other treatment 9. to write or sketch quickly without regard for neatness Magic Square Box A B C D E F G H I MAGIC NUMBER ________ 17 Magic Square (KEY) Directions: To be completed after Divide and Conquer. Select the best definition for each of the words from the script family. Put the number for the definition in the proper space in the Magic Square box. If the numbers going up and down and the numbers going across all add up to the same sum, you’ve found the magic number! On the back of this sheet, correctly use at least five words in 2-3 sentences. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. Words describe prescription scripture inscribe manuscript scribble script prescribe subscribe Definitions 1. to sign one’s name to the end of a document 2. to write, print, or carve on a surface 3. a written order by a doctor for medicine 4. a book or document written by hand 5. a sacred writing or book 6. the written copy of a play 7. to depict in speech or writing 8. to order the use of medicine or other treatment 9. to write or sketch quickly without regard for neatness Magic Square Box A B 7 D C 3 E 2 G F 4 H 6 5 9 I 8 MAGIC NUMBER ___15____ 1 18 Unit II – Lesson 7 6th Grade Your root word for this week is the Latin base dict, which means “say, speak, tell.” Divide and conquer the meaning of the following words. An X means that the word does not have a prefix. Word dictator prefix means base means X prediction edict verdict contradict benediction dictate jurisdiction ver = truth contra = against bene = good, well X juris = judge diction X dictionary X Step 2: Create a word spoke using this base word. (see form on next page) Step 3: Add a new “tree” to Sure Word Forest. word means 19 Word Spoke 1. Look back at your “Divide and Conquer” work. Choose the word from the list that best fits the illustration in the Word Spoke above. 2. Pick one of the words and write two synonyms. 3. Pick one of the words and write two antonyms. 4. Pick one of the words and write your own definition. 5. Pick one of the words and use it in a creative sentence. 20 Word Spoke (KEY) dictator contradict verdict predict dictionary 1. Look back at your “Divide and Conquer” work. Choose the word from the list that best fits the illustration in the Word Spoke above. 2. Pick one of the words and write two synonyms. 3. Pick one of the words and write two antonyms. 4. Pick one of the words and write your own definition. 5. Pick one of the words and use it in a creative sentence. 21 Unit II – Lesson 8 6th Grade Your root words for this week are the Latin bases pon, pos, posit, which mean “put or place.” Divide and conquer the meaning of the following words. An X means that the word does not have a prefix. Word prefix means base means compose deposit exposure compost pose X postal X preposition depose proposal composition Step 2: Complete the Word Matrix. (See form on next page.) Step 3: Add a new “tree” to Sure Word Forest. word means 22 Word Matrix Directions: Work with a partner to place as many words as possible in the matrix. A sample has been done for you! pon pos comdeopimpro- propose posit pound 23 Unit II – Lesson 9 6th Grade Your root words for this week are the Latin bases sed, sid, sess, which mean “sit, settle.” Divide and conquer the meaning of the following words. An X means that the word does not have a prefix. Word prefix means session X sedative X sediment X base means reside sedentary X intersession president residue subside supersede Step 2: Now use these words to create a word map. (See page 3) Step 3: Add a new “tree” to Sure Word Forest. word means 24 Unit II – Lesson 10 6th Grade Your root words for this week are the Latin bases cur, curs, cour, cours, which mean “run, go.” Divide and conquer the meaning of the following words. An X means that the word does not have a prefix. Spelling tip: When a cur base is followed by another syllable, the “r” is doubled (ex. “current”). Word prefix means cursive X cursor X course X base means precursor current X excursion recurrence concur extracurricular incur Step 2: Complete the “Extend and Explore” page which follows. Step 3: Add a new “tree” to Sure Word Forest. word means 25 Extend and Explore Directions: Work with a partner to make as many forms of these three words as you can by adding prefixes, suffixes, or both. Use a dictionary to check your spelling. Current:_________________________________________________________________ Recur:__________________________________________________________________ Occur:__________________________________________________________________ Then place the word parts on the chart where they belong word prefix base suffix Now write about something that could happen at school, being sure to include at least THREE (3) of the words you “built.” Underline the words in your work. 26 Unit II – Review 6th Grade Root Riddles Read the clues that follow; then choose the word that best fits the clues as given 1. I am a noun. Doctors need to know how to write me. I contain the base script. I have three syllables. _________________________________ 2. I am a verb. Teenagers often use me to argue against their parents. I contain the base dict. I also have three syllables. _________________________________ 3. I am a noun. I am very helpful to organic gardeners who want to fertilize their soil. I contain the base pos. I have two syllables. _________________________________ 4. I am a verb. I mean to live in a certain place. I contain the base sid. I have two syllables. _________________________________ 5. I am a noun. The bailiff announce that, “Court is in ___________,” before the judge enters. I contain the base sess. I have two syllables. _________________________________ 6. I am an adjective. I mean something that takes place in addition to regular school activities. I contain the base cur. I have SIX syllables! _________________________________ 27 7. I am a verb. I mean to agree to go along with. I contain the root cur too. But I only have two syllables. _________________________________ 8. I am a verb. I mean to stand still in one place. I contain the root pos. I only have one syllable _________________________________ 9. I am a noun. I result when a person hand writes something. I contain the root script. I have three syllables. _________________________________ 10. I am a verb. Little children can do me very well. I contain the root scrib. I have two syllables. _________________________________ 28 Key – Root Riddles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. prescription contradict compost reside session extracurricular concur pose manuscript scribble 29 Wordo This game is like Bingo. Choose one box and create a free space. Then write the words your teacher gives you, putting one word in each box. As your teacher gives you meanings, cover the correct box with a marker. When you get four words in a row, diagonally, horizontally, or vertically, call out, “Wordo.” 30 Word list for Unit I: Wordo Scripture Inscription Describe Dictator Jurisdiction Contradict Depose Proposal Deposit Sedative Residue Supersede Current Excursion Cursor a sacred writing or book a marking such as the wording on a coin or in the front of a book to give an account of in speech or in writing an absolute ruler the authority to interpret and control the law to express the opposite of a statement to remove from office or power a plan put forth for consideration or discussion to put in place for safe-keeping a drug which has a soothing or calming effect something that remains behind to take the place of or replace a steady, smooth onward movement a short journey made for pleasure; an outing a movable indicator on a display 31 Writing Assignment Using at least _________ words from our unit of study, write a news article for the school newspaper about one of the following topics: An election A trial of a thief by a jury A trip taken by a club from your school Another event of your choosing You may refer to your divide and conquer work or your word maps to help you. Your letter should be clear, neat, and use correct spelling and punctuation. 32 Unit III – Lesson 11 6th Grade Your root words this week are the Latin base aqua and the Greek base hydro which both mean “water.” Every word on the list is a “water” word. Place a “G” or an “L” to the left of each word to indicate whether it comes from Greek (G) or Latin (L). For the first 5 words, an X means that the word doesn’t have a prefix. Words 6-10 are compound words containing two bases. Word number 6 has two bases and a suffix. Word prefix means aquarium X hydrant X base means word means dehydrated rehydrate aquatic X first base means second base means hydrophobia phobia = fear aqueduct duct = lead hydroplane plane = wander hydrogen gen = produce hydrometer meter = measure word means Step 2: Word Skit: Work with a partner. Each person chooses a word from the list above (partner 1 chooses from the top and partner 2 chooses from the bottom of the list) and acts it out. The other person tries to guess the word being shown. OR – Form teams and split up the words. The team scoring the most points wins. Step 3: Add a new “tree” to Sure Word Forest.
