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Draw itDibújalo
root
raíz
the main part of a word that carries its meaning
la parte principal de una palabra que lleva su significado
The root bio means life.
La raíz bio significa vida.
Word Wall · Grades 6-8 · English Language Arts
Academic Vocabulary Strategies
5 words: root, Greek, Latin, dictionary, academic word.
Pick a format and a language, then press Print. Wall cards print sideways (landscape), two to a page. Kids can draw in the empty boxes.
Pick a language, then press Print. Eight cards to a page: cut on the dashed lines for pocket charts, matching games and word sorts.
Pick a language, then press Print. One page per student: they write what each word means in their own words and draw it.
Pick a language, then press Print. A quick check: match each word to its meaning, then fill in the missing word in each sentence. The answer key prints on page 2.
Pick a language, then press Print. One page for families: the words and what they mean, with an easy way to practice at home.
Download the words (CSV) for Quizlet, Gimkit, Kahoot or a spreadsheet: word, meaning, example, and the same in Spanish.
The Spanish is a first draft. A native speaker has not checked it yet, so read it over before you print.
Draw itDibújalo
Greek
griego
from the language of ancient Greece
del idioma de la antigua Grecia
Graph comes from a Greek root meaning write.
Gráfico viene de una raíz griega que significa escribir.
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Latin
latín
from the language of ancient Rome
el idioma de la antigua Roma
Aqua is a Latin root meaning water.
Aqua es una raíz del latín que significa agua.
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dictionary
diccionario
a book or site that gives word meanings
un libro o sitio que da el significado de las palabras
Check the dictionary for a second meaning.
Busca en el diccionario un segundo significado.
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academic word
palabra académica
a word used in many school subjects
una palabra que se usa en muchas materias
Analyze is an academic word.
Analizar es una palabra académica.
Draw itDibújalo
root
raíz
the main part of a word that carries its meaning
la parte principal de una palabra que lleva su significado
Draw itDibújalo
Greek
griego
from the language of ancient Greece
del idioma de la antigua Grecia
Draw itDibújalo
Latin
latín
from the language of ancient Rome
el idioma de la antigua Roma
Draw itDibújalo
dictionary
diccionario
a book or site that gives word meanings
un libro o sitio que da el significado de las palabras
Draw itDibújalo
academic word
palabra académica
a word used in many school subjects
una palabra que se usa en muchas materias
My words: Academic Vocabulary StrategiesMis palabras
NameNombre
| WordPalabra | What it meansQué significa | Draw itDibújalo |
|---|---|---|
| rootraíz | ||
| Greekgriego | ||
| Latinlatín | ||
| dictionarydiccionario | ||
| academic wordpalabra académica |
Word check: Academic Vocabulary StrategiesRepaso de palabras
NameNombre
1. Match each word to what it means. Write the letter.1. Une cada palabra con lo que significa. Escribe la letra.
- rootraíz
- Greekgriego
- Latinlatín
- dictionarydiccionario
- academic wordpalabra académica
- A a book or site that gives word meaningsun libro o sitio que da el significado de las palabras
- B a word used in many school subjectsuna palabra que se usa en muchas materias
- C the main part of a word that carries its meaningla parte principal de una palabra que lleva su significado
- D from the language of ancient Romeel idioma de la antigua Roma
- E from the language of ancient Greecedel idioma de la antigua Grecia
2. Fill in the missing word.2. Completa con la palabra que falta.
- Check the for a second meaning.
- The bio means life.
- Aqua is a root meaning water.
- Analyze is an .
- Graph comes from a root meaning write.
- Busca en el un segundo significado.
- La bio significa vida.
- Aqua es una raíz del que significa agua.
- Analizar es una .
- Gráfico viene de una raíz que significa escribir.
Answer key: Academic Vocabulary StrategiesRespuestas
1. Matching1. Unir: 1-C, 2-E, 3-D, 4-A, 5-B
2. Fill in: 1. dictionary, 2. root, 3. Latin, 4. academic word, 5. Greek
2. Completar: 1. diccionario, 2. raíz, 3. latín, 4. palabra académica, 5. griego
Grades 6-8 · English Language Arts · Curio Class
Words we are learning: Academic Vocabulary StrategiesPalabras que estamos aprendiendo
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rootraíz
the main part of a word that carries its meaningla parte principal de una palabra que lleva su significado
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Greekgriego
from the language of ancient Greecedel idioma de la antigua Grecia
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Latinlatín
from the language of ancient Romeel idioma de la antigua Roma
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dictionarydiccionario
a book or site that gives word meaningsun libro o sitio que da el significado de las palabras
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academic wordpalabra académica
a word used in many school subjectsuna palabra que se usa en muchas materias
Try this at home. Pick a word and ask your child what it means. Then take turns using it in a sentence about your day. Five minutes is plenty.
Practiquen en casa. Elijan una palabra y pregúntenle a su hijo o hija qué significa. Después, túrnense para usarla en una oración sobre su día. Cinco minutos bastan.
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