Roots (geo-, human-, hydro)
geomagnetic humanitarian hydrophobia
geography
humane
hydrogen
geode
humanly
hydrometer
geology
humankind
hydrous
geometry
humanity
hydrophone
geothermal
humanize
hydroplane
geotropic
humanism
hydropower
geologic
humanist
hydrofoil
Day 1: Please have your student read aloud their
spelling words for you. If they need help pronouncing
one, you may help them. Once they have read them
aloud, please initial the page so I know they have
completed this task.
Parent/Guardian initials: ________________________
Day 2: Using the first two roots, write a column for each
root of all your spelling words that have the same root.
Write down what each root means.
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human-
What do the roots geo- and human- mean?
geo- _______________________________________
human- _______________________________________
Day 3: Using the third root, write a column for each root
of all your spelling words that have the same root.
Write down what each root means.
hydro-
What does the root hydro- mean?
hydro- __________________________________________
Day 4: Define the first ten words from list of the roots.
(You may use the lists you made on day 2) You do not
need to define the bonus words.
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Day 5: Define the second ten words from list of the
roots. (You may use the lists you made on day 3) You
do not need to define the bonus words.
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Day 6: Write sentences using the words from the list of
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Day 7: Write sentences using the words from the list of
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Day 8: Have your parent or guardian quiz you on your
words aloud. If you miss any, write them three times
each for some extra practice. Have your parent or
guardian sign that you practiced your words with them.
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Parent/Guardian initials: ________________________
Day 9: STUDY!!!!!!