English words come from many languages, including Greek and Latin.
 Scrip, Script,
 Cred,
 Jur, Jus, and Jud

I can use root 1 words to determine 2 the meaning of unknown words. L 4
1.
A root is a word part that usually cannot stand alone as a word.
2. Determine means to agree on something.

Sentence Frames
The root_____ means____.
Therefore, _______ means ________.

1.Script: a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted out
The actor had to memorize the script for the play.

The root scriptmeans to write.
Therefore, script means a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted out.

2.Subscription: a written agreement to buy a magazine or newspaper for a certain amount of time
“Are you going to renew your subscription to Premier when it expires?”

The root scriptmeans to write.
Therefore, subscription means a written agreement to buy a magazine or newspaper for a certain amount of time.

3. Postscript: post
(after)
P.S.; a short bit or writing added after a letter is finished
+ script
(writing)
Dear Sarah,
I like your new hair style. It was nice to see you.
From, Julie
P.S. Call me when you come into town again.

The root scriptmeans to write.
Therefore, postscript means a short bit or writing added after a letter is finished, or P.S.

4. Credential:
A document that proves a person is believable
All teachers have a credential to prove that they have met all requirements of the state .

The root credmeans to believe.
Therefore, credential means a document that proves a person is believable.

5.discredit: to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue
During a debate, differing perspectives may try to discredit each other .

The root credmeans to believe.
Therefore, discredit means to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue

6.credible: believable , reliable
The sunrise over the mountains offers credible evidence that the Earth rotates.

The root credmeans to believe.
Therefore, credible means believable , reliable

Law, Justice

7. Justice: fairness; rightfulness
The Pledge of Allegiance ends with the phrase ….”with Liberty and Justice for all”.

The root jusmeans law and justice.
Therefore, justice means fair; right

8.Jury: a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truth
The jury listened to all the evidence before they had to deliver a verdict .

The root jurmeans law and justice.
Therefore, jury means a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truth.

9. Judge: an expert in law
The judge listened carefully to what the witness had to say.

The root jurmeans law and justice.
Therefore, jurist means an expert in law.

10.perjury: To break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath
Laws against perjury are very strict.

The root jurmeans law and justice.
Therefore, perjury means to break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath

Show what you know!
Think about a Greek or Latin root that means:
Write the sentence frame on your white board and the correct root that goes with the definition.
Choose a vocabulary word using this root and write the sentence frame filling in the blanks .
Therefore _____ means _________.