Latin and Greek Roots Introducing the Roots meter

Latin and Greek Roots Introducing the Roots -meter-, -bio-, -man-, -ped-, -photo-, -hydro-, -phon-, -rupt-, -geo-, -mit-, -mis-, -struct-, -graph-, -gram-, -scope-, -therm-, -chron-, -terr-, -aqua-, and -sol. From Classroom in the Middle 1

Roots A root is a word part that can be found at the beginning, the middle, or the end of a word. Each root has a meaning. Many of our roots come from the ancient Latin and Greek languages. Example: A thermometer is a tool used to measure the temperature. -therm- is a root that means heat. -meter- is a root that means measure. Knowing the meanings of the two roots helps you to understand the meaning of the word thermometer. © Sharon Fabian 2016

-meter- Meaning: measure Meter is part of words like centimeter and metric. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r r-? othe e t e m t o ro -meter- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-meter- Meaning: measure Meter is part of words like centimeter and metric. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS diameter perimeter -metermillimeter thermometer © Sharon Fabian 2016

-bio- Meaning: life Bio is part of words like biology and biosphere. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe io-? b t o ro -bio- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-bio- Meaning: life Bio is part of words like biology and biosphere. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS autobiography -biobiographer biopsy © Sharon Fabian 2016

-man- Meaning: hand Man is part of words like manual and manufacture. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r -? othe n a m root -man- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-man- Meaning: hand Man is part of words like manual and manufacture. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS manicure manipulate -manmaneuver manacles © Sharon Fabian 2016

-ped- -pod- Meaning: foot Ped and pod are part of words like pedal and tripod. f o k n i h t the u h o t i y Can words w od-? r -p e r h t o o ed p t roo -ped-pod- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-ped- -pod- Meaning: foot Ped and pod are part of words like pedal and tripod. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS pedometer pedicure -ped-podpodiatrist pedestrian © Sharon Fabian 2016

-photo- Meaning: light Photo is part of words like photograph and photosynthesis. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe hoto-? p t o ro -photo- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-photo- Meaning: light Photo is part of words like photograph and photosynthesis. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS photographer photogenic -photon telephoto © Sharon Fabian 2016

-hydro. Meaning: water Hydro is part of words like hydrate and hydraulics. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe ydro-? h t o ro -hydro- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-hydro. Meaning: water Hydro is part of words like hydrate and hydraulics. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS dehydrate hydrant -hydrogen hydroplane © Sharon Fabian 2016

-phon. Meaning: sound Phon is part of words like megaphone and phonics. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe hon-? p t o ro -phon- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-phon. Meaning: sound Phon is part of words like megaphone and phonics. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS phonograph microphone -phonhomophone saxophone © Sharon Fabian 2016

-rupt. Meaning: break or burst Rupt is part of words like rupture and interrupt. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe upt-? r t o ro -rupt- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-rupt. Meaning: break or burst Rupt is part of words like rupture and interrupt. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS erupt disrupt -ruptabrupt bankrupt © Sharon Fabian 2016

-geo. Meaning: earth Geo is part of words like geography and geophysics. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe eo-? g t o ro -geo- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-geo. Meaning: earth Geo is part of words like geography and geophysics. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS geode geology -geogeometry geocentric © Sharon Fabian 2016

-mit- -mis. Meaning: send Mit and mis are part of words like transmit and missile. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w is-? r -m r o othe t i m t roo -mit- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-mit- -mis. Meaning: send Mit and mis are part of words like transmit and missile. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS mission submit -mitcommit admission © Sharon Fabian 2016

-struct. Meaning: build Struct is part of words like structure and destruction. f o k in e h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe truct-? -s t o o r -struct- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-struct. Meaning: build Struct is part of words like structure and destruction. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS construct instruct -structinstruction obstruct © Sharon Fabian 2016

-graph- gram. Meaning: write Graph and gram are part of words like autograph and diagram. f o k n i h t the u h o t i y Can words w r e or h t h o p ra g t roo ? m a r g -graph-gram- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-graph- gram. Meaning: write Graph and gram are part of words like autograph and diagram. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS biography telegraph -graph-gram- telegrammar © Sharon Fabian 2016

-scope- Meaning: see Scope is part of words like microscope and kaleidoscope. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe cope-? s t o ro -scope- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-scope- Meaning: see Scope is part of words like microscope and kaleidoscope. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS telescope periscope -scopegyroscope horoscope © Sharon Fabian 2016

-therm. Meaning: heat Therm is part of words like thermometer and thermos. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe herm-? t t o ro -therm- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-therm. Meaning: heat Therm is part of words like thermometer and thermos. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS thermostat thermal -thermgeothermal thermonuclear © Sharon Fabian 2016

-chron. Meaning: time Chron is part of words like chronological. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe hron-? -c t o o r -chron- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-chron. Meaning: time Chron is part of words like chronological. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS chronicle -chronometer synchronize © Sharon Fabian 2016

-aqua. Meaning: water Aqua is part of words like aquarium. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe qua-? a t o ro -aqua- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-aqua. Meaning: water Aqua is part of words like aquarium. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS aquanaut aquatic -aquamarine aqueduct © Sharon Fabian 2016

-terr. Meaning: earth, land Terr is part of words like terrace and extraterrestrial. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe err-? t t o ro -terr- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-terr. Meaning: earth, land Terr is part of words like terrace and extraterrestrial. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS terrarium territory -terrain subterranean © Sharon Fabian 2016

-sol. Meaning: sun Sol is part of words like solstice. of k n i e th h t u h o t i y Can words w r othe ol-? s t o ro -sol- © Sharon Fabian 2016

-sol. Meaning: sun Sol is part of words like solstice. E L B I S POS ERS W ANS solarium -solparasol solarize © Sharon Fabian 2016

Match each root to its meaning. 1. ____ bio A. Foot 2. ___ man B. Break, burst 3. ___ sol C. Measure 4. ___ photo D. Hand 5. ___ meter E. Earth 6. ___ struct F. Life 7. ___ ped G. Light 8. ___ rupt H. Sun 9. ___ geo I. See 10. ___ scope J. Build © Sharon Fabian 2016

Answer Key 1. _F_ bio A. Foot 2. _D_ man B. Break, burst 3. _H_ sol C. Measure 4. _G_ photo D. Hand 5. _C_ meter E. Earth 6. _J_ struct F. Life 7. _A_ ped G. Light 8. _B_ rupt H. Sun 9. _E_ geo I. See 10. _I_ scope J. Build © Sharon Fabian 2016

Define each word using the meaning of its root(s) in your definition. Example: a – e t i h p a r G sed u l a i r e t a m to make pencils for writing chronological thermometer manufacture dehydrate pedestrian microscope biographer © Sharon Fabian 2016

Chronological – in time order, in the order that events actually happened Thermometer – a device that measures heat Manufacture – to make, using your hands Dehydrate – to lose water Pedestrian – someone who travels on foot Microscope – a tool for seeing tiny things Biographer – someone who writes about a person’s life © Sharon Fabian 2016

Choose six of the roots below. Then write one word with each of the six roots. Use all six of your words in a short paragraph. -meter -photo bio- -man-ped-hydro -rupt- -ph -geoon-struct mit-mis-graph -scope -gram-therm -terr-chron -aqua-sol© Sharon Fabian 2016

So, what is a root? No! Not that kind of root! © Sharon Fabian 2016

A root is a word part that has a meaning. Roots can be found at the beginning, the middle, or the end of a word. © Sharon Fabian 2016

Roots 1 - Student Note Sheet -rupt- A root is a _____________________________________. Circle the correct choice: A root can be found at the ___. a) beginning of a word. b) middle of a word. c) end of a word. d) All of the above For each root in the chart, write its meaning and one sample word. ROOT -meter-bio-man-ped-photo-hydro-phon- Meaning Example -geo-mit-mis-struct-graph-gram-scope-therm-chron-terr-aqua-sol-

Roots 1 - Student Note Sheet – ANSWER KEY A root is a word part that has its own meaning. Circle the correct choice: A root can be found at the ___. a) beginning of a word. b) middle of a word. c) end of a word. d) All of the above For each root in the chart, write its meaning and one sample word. ROOT Meaning Example -meter- measure centimeter -bio- life biology -man- hand manufacture -ped- foot pedal -photo- light photograph -hydro- water hydrate -phon- sound megaphone -rupt- break or burst rupture -geo- earth geography -mit-mis- send transmit missile -struct- build structure -graph-gram- write autograph diagram -scope- see microscope -therm- heat thermometer -chron- time chronological -terr- earth terrace -aqua- water aquarium -sol- sun solar

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