MONDAY- Word Sort (highlighted words are key words from VCR)
Copia
Copious
Copy
Cornucopia
Dyscopia
Macrocosm
Macrocomputer
Macroorganism
Megaphone
Makros
Mega
Megalopolis
Megalomania
Megabits
Megalith
Magnanimous
Magnify
Magniscope
Magnate
Magnus
Poly
Magnitude
Polygon
Polygamy
Polyphonic
Polymer
Polyped
Tuesday: Synonyms and Antonyms- Use the sentence and the definitions of
additional greek and latin roots to help you determine a synonym and antonym for
each bold word. You may use a short phrase rather than a single word if needed.
Synonym
(word/phrase)
A copious supply of
shirts would fill a
drawer.
The magnitude of our
solar system is very
impressive.
A polygon can have
six or seven sides.
A megalomaniac
thinks very highly of
himself.
A macrocosm is
larger than a
microcosm.
WEDNESAY- Morphology/Illustration
First, create a new word using each stem. Next, create a picture that illustrates your new words.
Ped- foot
Example: Macroroni
Phon- sound
Polis- city
Corna- horn
Very large noodles that great great grandmas
use when they make macaroni and cheese!
THURSDAYWrite a short paragraph that tells a story and uses at least three of this week’s key words.
Friday AssessmentRoot
Copia
Magnus
Makros / Macro
Meaning
Sentence/Word
EXAMPLE: Queen Victoria
was a monarch of the
British Empire.
Root
Mega
Poly
Definition of Bold Word
One person who rules a
kingdom or empire.
Meaning
How do you know?
Mono means one and arkos means
ruler so together and that matches the
definition of one ruler.