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Word Roots 7: SPECT, STA, VERT Beginner Synonym or Antonym Word Puzzle

For Students 7th - 12th
With a word bank, information on Latin roots, and instant feedback, this resource is a good way to practice vocabulary as well as antonyms and synonyms. For this online activity, learners fill in an antonym and synonym for each of six...
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Word Roots 6: PLIC, FAC, COGN Advanced Definition Match 3

For Students 8th - 12th
Instruct your class in vocabulary and word roots and use this online resource as practice. For each word provided, learners choose the letter from a drop-down menu that corresponds with the correct definition for that word. Use it as a...
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Word Roots 2: Fin, Sed, Fer Advanced-Word Search

For Students 9th - 12th
Vocabulary words using the Latin roots sed, fin, and fer are hidden inside this word search. See if your learners can find the twelve words listed above the puzzle. Good luck!
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Word Roots 5: NAT, TRACT, SEQU Intermediate Level Synonym & Antonym

For Students 7th - 12th
Decipher vocabulary using word roots. For this activity, learners fill in an antonym and synonym for six vocabulary words. They are provided with a word bank and can receive immediate online feedback. This could be used as an in-class...
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Word Roots: Nat, Tract, Sequ

For Students 9th - 11th
Who doesn't love a challenge? Provide your class with this word search to reinforce the vocabulary they're learning with the roots nat, tract and sequ.
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Latin Roots dict, duct, and vent: Online Quiz

For Students 4th - 11th
Readers can check their knowledge of words with the roots vent, duct, and dict in this interactive online quiz. True/false responses allow quiz takers to agree or disagree with usage and definitions of words as presented in the context...
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Word Roots 6: Plic, Fac-fic, Cogn Beginner Puzzle 1

For Students 9th - 12th
Four vocabulary hints are given based on the Latin roots pli and plo. The roots are written in; can you fill in the other letters to make up the correct word? Try your hand at these questions!
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Word Roots CERN, JUR, and LEG Advanced True/False Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
An above-average vocabulary test: given a vocabulary word in the context of a sentence, pupils must decide, using their knowledge of the word's meaning along with context clues, if the word is used correctly or not. This worksheet...
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Word Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners attempt puzzles using different Latin roots. This is an interactive, online tool, but you could use the same idea in your classroom by writing each letter on an index card and having pupils manipulate the cards until they are in...
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Word Roots 2: Fin, Sed, Fer Intermediate Puzzle 1, 2, & 3

For Students 7th - 12th
If you are interested in practicing Latin word roots in your class, consider this resource. Focusing particularly on the roots fin, sed, and fer, these brief fill-in-the-blank activities provide a word bank for reference. Learners look...
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Word Roots 4: Grad, Mot, Cad Beginner Fill-in-the-Blanks

For Students 7th - 12th
Using context clues and learning root words are two great ways to improve vocabulary. This resource taps into both of those strategies, offering up 12 fill-in-the-blank sentences, a word bank, and information on Latin roots. You might go...
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Word Roots 2: Fin, Sed, Fer Beginner True and False 1

For Students 7th - 12th
Emphasize proper usage of vocabulary words with this online activity. Class members read each sentence and use context clues to determine if each word has been used correctly or incorrectly. The resource provides a word list and...
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Greek, Latin and Anglo-Saxon Roots to Better Vocabulary

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Practice vocabulary skills with this word analysis lesson. Middle schoolers examine the roots of unfamiliar words and use their knowledge of roots to discern meaning through word analysis.
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Word Roots 3: CERN, JUR, LEG Intermediate Level Synonym or Anytonym Word Puzzle

For Students 7th - 12th
Cover Latin roots, antonyms, and synonyms with this online resource. Learners have a word list to refer to as they fill in an antonym and synonym for each of six words. They will need to have some instruction in these vocabulary words...
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Word Roots 5: NAT, TRACT, SEQU Intermediate Puzzle 1, 2, & 3

For Students 8th - 12th
Build vocabulary with this resource. This online activity breaks up a list of words into words that have common roots. Learners are given the definition of each word as well as the word root and are asked to fill in the rest of the...
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Word Roots 5: NAT, TRACT, SEQU Beginner Puzzle 1, 2, & 3

For Students 7th - 12th
An interesting twist on vocabulary exercises, these word puzzles use word roots to show connections between different vocabulary words. This resource is complete with information about each Latin root used, a word bank, and a definition...
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Word Roots 5: NAT, TRACT, SEQU Advanced Puzzle 1, 2, & 3

For Students 9th - 12th
Break down the connection between word roots and words with similar meanings with this resource. Learners use a list of words, a brief definition of each word, and twelve word roots with blanks next to them to fill in. They then fill in...
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Word Roots 2: FIN, SED, FER Intermediate Synonym or Antonym Word Puzzle

For Students 7th - 12th
If you are looking for a vocabulary learning exercise that has a focus on word roots, then this resource might be for you! Using a word bank and knowledge of word roots, learners fill in a synonym and an antonym for each of six words....
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Word Roots 2: FIN, SED, FER Advanced Synonym and Antonym Word Puzzle

For Students 7th - 12th
A quick exercise clarifies antonyms and synonyms and their connection to word roots. Using a word bank, pupils fill in an antonym and a synonym for each of six words. This resource is online and delivers immediate feedback.
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Word Roots 4: GRAD, MOT, CAD Advanced Match 3

For Students 8th - 12th
Access vocabulary knowledge with this online exercise. For this activity, learners match words to their definitions by choosing a letter from the drop-down menu provided for each word. This series of vocabulary exercises focuses in...
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Word Roots 2: FIN, SED, FER Advanced Definition Match 3

For Students 9th - 12th
Looking for a vocabulary list and activity? This online exercise, which provides instant feedback, asks participants to match a list of words with their definitions using a drop-down menu for each word. This could work as a review or...
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Vocabulary: Morphemic Elements, Getting to the Root of It

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
Young readers learn how to get at the root of new vocabulary with this fun language arts activity. When working in pairs, children begin by matching unknown vocabulary words to their Greek or Latin roots. When all the vocabulary cards...
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Word Roots 4: GRAD, MOT, CAD Beginner Level Synonym or Antonym Word Puzzle

For Students 7th - 12th
Practice vocabulary with this online interactive activity. Each class member fills in an antonym and a synonym for six words. This resource provides a word bank that could be the inspiration for your class vocabulary list. You might work...
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Word Roots 7: SPECT, STA, VERT Intermediate Synonym or Antonym Word Puzzle

For Students 8th - 12th
Use word roots to help your class develop vocabulary acquisition skills. This particular resource focuses on the word roots SPECT, STA, and VERT. Leaners choose an antonym and a synonym from a word bank for each of 6 given words, keeping...