root of the day in your purple notebook 1. copy the root 2. copy the sentence 3. write a...
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Root of the DayIN YOUR PURPLE NOTEBOOK
1. Copy the root2. Copy the sentence3. Write a definition for the root4. List examples of other words using
the root
anthroThe anthropologist studied humans from
Ancient Egypt.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples of words using anthro? List them on your paper.
COPY
COPY
WRITE
WRITE
man; human; humanity
philanthropy
Your notebook should look like this…
autoI wrote my autobiography
over the summer.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples of words using auto? List them on your paper.
self
automobile, automatic
bioI read a biography about Abraham Lincoln
in class.
What do you think the root means?Life
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
biology, autobiography, biologist
chronI was asked to put the dates in
chronological order in social studies class.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
time
chronic
dynaThe dynamite was so powerful it destroyed
the house.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
power
dynamic, dynamite
dysThe dysfunction of the kidneys was caused
by a disease.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
bad; hard; unlucky
dysfunctional;dyslexic
gramThe teacher wrote a diagram on the board.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
thing written
epigram; telegram
graphI checked out a graphic novel from the
library.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
writing
autograph; graphic, pictograph
heteroThe teacher put the boys and girls into
heterogeneous groups.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
different
heterogeneous
homoThe teacher put the boys into one
homogeneous group.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
same
homogeneous, homonym
hydrOn a hot day, it is important to stay
hydrated.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
water
hydration, dehydration
hyperThe little dog jumping all around is very
hyperactive.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
over;above;beyond
hyperbole, hypersensitve
hypoThe freezing temperatures caused me to go
into hypothermia.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
below; beneath
hypoglycemia, hypothetical
-logyWe dissected frogs in biology.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
the study of
theology, psychology
-meterThe thermometer measures the
temperature outside.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
measure
perimeter, barometer
microThe microscope made the small cell larger.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
small
microbe, microscopic
monoThe actor performed the monologue alone
under the spotlight.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
one
monogram, monotonous
morphThe Gremlin morphed into a scary monster.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
Form; shape
morphology
nymThe antonym names words with opposite
meanings.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
name
Synonym, homonym
phobiaClaustrophobia is the fear of small spaces.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
fear
Arachnophobia, phobic
photo/phosThe photograph turned out too dark.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
light
phosphate
pseudoSome authors write books under a
pseudonym so that people won’t know who they really are.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
false
Pseudonym, pseudoscience
psychoThe psychic told us our future.
What do you think the root means?
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soul; spirit
Psychology
scopeThe telescope allowed us to view the
galaxy.
What do you think the root means?
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Viewing instrument
microscope, telescope
technoThe ice skater’s technique was beautiful.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
art; science; skill
Technology, technological
teleTelevision allows us to watch shows that are
actually filmed in far off locations like California.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
Far off
telephone, telescope
thermThe military uses thermal imaging to locate
people at night.
What do you think the root means?
Can you think of any other examples? List them on your paper.
heat
thermal, thermometer