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Latin Base terr = “land, ground, earth” Unit II Lesson 9

Part C:

Read and Reason

My Terrier

Directions: Practice reading this poem with a friend. Don’t forget to use
expression. Go back and circle all the words that describe terriers.

My terrier’s a dirty dog.
He thinks that he was born a hog.
He squeals, he grunts, he ruts about
with that square-cut hairy snout.
But that dirty dog—he is no pig,
his haunches and his head are big.
If he’d just get off that derrier,
he’d know he was a terrier.

Now make a sketch of the terrier described in the
poem. Have fun!

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Unit II Lesson 9 Latin Base terr = “land, ground, earth”

Part D:

Extend and Explore

Word Search

Directions: Find and circle the terr words listed below in the word
search. Answers can be across, down, diagonal, or backwards.

SUBTERRANEAN INTERMENT MEDITERRANEAN
TERRAIN TERRACE TERRACOTTA
TERRITORY TERRARIUM TERRESTRIAL

Y L V E Z P P J J DNMPWL
FST X T I I SDE I JKAT
PGU T N EMR E T N I I Y E
F HNB E UOM I K Y R X R R
QXML T RPOU T T E TOR
P Z T T K ERHCS L EMT E
QMC HN V R A E X R Z L I S
MWU L D Q G R I R D Z L R T
MED I T ERRANEANRR
X H F Z R E T CMNWT V E I
MJUDTAOJ LQENSTA
ADSRKTRT ERRACE L
LRTUT FDRSVAEN I T
C X OAJMV F E L I ERPQ
E GU U S D SB Y T I N BGM

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Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Magic Square

Directions: Match the words and definitions. Put the number of the definition in the
correct box. If your answers are correct, each row and column will add
up to the same number.

TERMS DEFINITIONS
A. terrarium 2 existing outside the earth
B. extraterrestrial 3 burial
C. terrier 4 existing under the earth
D. subterranean 5 a porch
E. terra-cotta 6 clay for pottery
F. territory 7 a breed of dog
G. terrace 8 land
H. Mediterranean 9 container for raising plants
I. interment 10 ____________ Sea

Magic Number:

AB C

DE F

GHI

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Unit II Lesson 10 Latin Bases trac, tract = “pull, draw, drag”

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: “Divide” words and then “conquer”
them by writing the meaning of the words. Remember
that trac and tract mean “pull, draw, drag.” An X means the word
does not have a prefix.

prefix means base means word means

1. tractor ______X______ _ ___________ _________________

2. contract ____________ _ ___________ _________________

3. retract ____________ _ ___________ _________________

4. attract ___to_,_t_o_w_a_r_d__ _ ___________ _________________

5. subtract ____________ _ ___________ _________________

6. extract ____________ _ ___________ _________________

7. detract ____________ _ ___________ _________________
in different _ ___________ _________________

8. distraction ___d_ir_e_c_t_io_n_s__

9. attractive ____________ _ ___________ _________________

10. retrace ____________ _ ___________ _________________

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Part B:

Combine and Create

A Secret Word

Directions: Use the vowels and consonants to make words that fit the
clues. The secret word at the end uses all the letters.

Consonants: c d n r s t t
Vowels: a i o i

1. Move the head up and down ____ ____ ____
2. 2000 pounds ____ ____ ____
3. One of a constellation ____ ____ ____ ____
4. Piece of land (only one vowel) ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
5. Area that is part of a larger area, such as an area for police protection

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Secret Word: something that draws attention away from what
you are doing
____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____

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Unit II Lesson 10 Latin Bases trac, tract = “pull, draw, drag”

Part C:

Read and Reason

Poetry Work

Directions: Read this poem several times until you think you can read it smoothly
and with good phrasing and expression. Think about the meaning of the
lines as you read them. Then answer the questions below.

Attracted to Tractors?

My tractor has traction. It’s ready for action.
It pulls and it pulls and it pulls.
When we pull two from ten, we call it subtraction,
a math process we learn in our schools.
When we all pull together a contract is fashioned,
we agree to all play by the rules.
And when I’m pulled toward my books,
it’s a kind of attraction.
I think books and reading are cool.

Questions:
1. On the line below, write what you think the word part tract means.
_______________________________________________________________
2. Write a sentence using the words detract and pull. ______________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

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Latin Bases trac, tract = “pull, draw, drag” Unit II Lesson 10

Part D:

Extend and Explore

Fill in the Blanks

Directions: Think of a trac, tract word that makes sense
for each sentence.

1. Let’s come to an agreement and sign a ____________________ (draw together).
2. The purpose of previews at the movies is to “draw” you “to” the same theater

again next week. This is why we call them “previews of coming
____________________.”
3. Have you ever had a dentist ____________________ (pull out) one of your
teeth?
4. All the students chattering in the hallway ____________________ (pulled
in different directions) my attention while I was taking the test. I could not
concentrate.
5. I could not remember where I had left my book bag. So I went back and
____________________(drew again) my steps.
6. The journalist had to ____________________ (withdraw or draw back) the
statement he had written about the mayor.
7. I think movie stars are quite ____________________ (appealing): I feel “drawn”
“to” them. Do you?

Now write your own sentences. Put a clue in for the missing trac, tract words.
Share your sentences with a classmate. See if he or she can figure out the
missing words.

8. _______________________________________________________________

9. _______________________________________________________________

10. _______________________________________________________________

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Unit II Lesson 10 Latin Bases trac, tract = “pull, draw, drag”

Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Sixteen Square Wordo

Directions: This game is like Bingo. First, choose a free box and mark it with an X.
Then choose words from the list provided by your teacher and write one
word in each box. You can choose the box for each word. Then your
teacher will give a clue for each word. Mark an X in the box for each word
you match to the clue. If you get four words in a row, column, diagonal, or
four corners, call out,“Wordo!”

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Essential Latin Bases Unit II Review

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: Your teacher will give you a list of words. “Divide” each word
into a prefix and a base. Then “conquer” them by writing
the meaning of the words.



word prefix means base means word means

1. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________
2. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________
3. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________
4. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________
5. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________
6. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________
7. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________
8. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________
9. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________
10. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

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Part B:

Combine and Create

Sentence Writing

Directions: Write a sentence for each
word pair. Include both words
in one sentence.

1. terrier / spectacles
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

2. voice / spectator
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

3. subtract / vocabulary
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

4. trace / Mediterranean Sea
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

5. invoke / auditorium
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________

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Part C:

Read and Reason

Word Invention Riddles

Directions: Work with a partner to invent new audi , voc , spect , terr , or trac words.

Follow these directions:

1. Make up words using the bases audi , voc , spect , terr , or trac .
2. Choose one of your invented words to create a riddle.
3. Write the invented word.
4. Write three clues to help others figure it out.
5. One of the clues must describe the meaning of the prefix.
6. C hoose one invented word riddle to share with the class. See if they can

figure it out!
Here is an example:
Clues:
1. It swims in the ocean.
2. It also likes land.
3. It can be caught and fried for dinner.
Invented Word: terrafish

Now you try it!
Clues:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

Invented Word: _ _____________________________________

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Part D:

Extend and Explore

Word Search

Directions: Find and circle the words in the puzzle.
Be careful! Some words start
with the same letters. Answers
can be across, down, diagonal, or backwards.

AUDITION AUDITORY RETRACE
REVOKE SPECIES SPECTACLE
SUBTRACT TERRIER TERRITORY
VOCAL

SR E V O K EAS T
JPCVONUL EE
NDEVODXC I R
YOZC I CAPCR
U V I T T RAWE I
JOOT TAOL P T
ZRNE I YC LSO
Y NRO Z DWL SR
T CAR T BUSE Y
TERR I ERAKJ

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Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Magic Square

Directions: Match the words and definitions. Put the number of the definition in
the correct box. If your answers are correct, each row and column
will add up to the same number. One definition will not be used.

TERMS DEFINITIONS
A. inaudibly
B. vocalize 1 a tryout
C. revoke 2 speak out loud
D. auditorium 3 amazing
E. inspection 4 a room for gathering
F. prospector 5 a porch
G. terrace 6 a close look
H. terrarium 7 taking something back
I. spectacular 8 someone who explores for

AB C mineral deposits or oil
9 can’t be heard
10 a container for plants

DE F

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Unit III Lesson 11 Latin Directional Prefix trans- = “across, change”

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: “Divide” words and “conquer” them by
writing the meaning of the words. Remember
that trans- means “across, change.”

prefix means base means word means

1. transport ____________ ____p_o_r_t_=__ca_r_r_y___ _________________
2. transmit ____________ _____m_i_t _=_s_e_n_d____ _________________
3. transfer ____________ ___fe_r_=__b_e_a_r,_c_a_r_ry__ _________________
4. transform ____________ _f_o_r_m__=_f_o_r_m_,_s_h_a_p_e _________________
5. transpose ____________ __p_o_s_e_=__p_u_t_, _p_la_c_e_ _________________
6. transit ____________ ______i_t_=__go______ _________________
7. transplant ____________ ____p_la_n_t_=__p_la_n_t___ _________________
8. transfusion ____________ _____fu_s__=_p_o_u_r____ _________________
9. transgress ____________ ____g_r_e_ss__=_s_t_e_p___ _________________
1 0. transparent ____________ __p_a_r_=__a_p_p_e_ar_a_n_c_e_ _________________

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Latin Directional Prefix trans- = “across, change” Unit III Lesson 11

Part B:

Combine and Create

Fill in the Blanks

Directions: Using the list of words in “Divide and Conquer” on page 64, fill in
the blanks with correct words beginning with the prefix trans-.

1. Every spring, we buy petunias in little containers from the nursery and
_________________________ them to our garden.

2. The patient needed to have a complete blood ________________________
after the surgery.

3. When I write “teh” instead of “the,” I accidentally ____________________
my letters.

4. When we moved from one school district to another, we had to
_________________________ the credits from all my old courses.

5. The ancient Romans used boats to _________________________ their
wares across the Mediterranean Sea.

6. My electric train has a special _________________________ that changes
the form of the electric current from direct current to alternating current.

7. In large cities with heavy traffic, most people take the _________________
system to get to work.

8. If you sneeze without covering your mouth, you can __________________
germs to your classmates.

9. If I need to change busses while riding across town, I may ask the driver for
a _________________________.

10. When a person steps across the line that separates right from wrong or
commits an evil deed, he or she is guilty of a _______________________.

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Unit III Lesson 11 Latin Directional Prefix trans- = “across, change”

Part C:

Read and Reason

Word Meanings

Directions: Fill in the definition or write a sentence to match the definition.

1. transact — to conduct, as in business
Sentence: _ ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

2. transaction —_________________________________________________
Sentence: Before the transaction could take place, the clerk had to scan all

of my groceries.

3. transatlantic —________________________________________________
Sentence: The first transatlantic flight took place in the early 20th century.

4. transfer — to move from one position to another
Sentence: _ ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

5. transit — to go across
Sentence: _ ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

6. transformer —________________________________________________
Sentence: Since the transformer was down, everyone in the neighborhood

lost electricity.

7. transgress — to pass beyond, commit an offense
Sentence: _ ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

8. translate —___________________________________________________
Sentence: After I learned how to translate Spanish to English, I could

understand more words and their meanings.

9. translucent — almost transparent

Sentence: _ ___________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

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Part D:

Extend and Explore

Word Search

Directions: Find and circle the words in the word search puzzle. Answers can
be across, down, diagonal, or backwards.

TRANSACT TRANSCRIPT TRANSFER
TRANSMIT
TRANSGRESS TRANSIT TRANSPIRE

TRANSNATIONAL TRANSPLANT

TRANSPORTABLE

T PNHRESTAUF T P T L
RN J C KBRUDK ERRP Z
AOAP TAEOJRVAY I G
NTE LNROU I PNNPRP
SHVSPDAPJSSS I CO
N X I BUSSN P X BMK SO
ATKBYNNOSOU I YN I
T K MMA E R A X F I T E A S
I UMR P T Y P RO E CWRA
OYT JAZDOVTZR I TR
NSXBSSERGSNAR T C
ABL TRANSAC T TH I J
L E C US V D VMAAS J F H
U TMN C C QMB V X O L B E
E T Y HSRBWOS E YMOB

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Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Sixteen Square Wordo

Directions: This game is like Bingo. First, choose a free box and mark it with an X.
Then choose words from the list provided by your teacher and write one
word in each box. You can choose the box for each word. Then your
teacher will give a clue for each word. Mark an X in the box for each
word you match to the clue. If you get four words in a row, column,
diagonal, or four corners, call out,“Wordo!”

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Latin Directional Prefix inter- = “between, among” Unit III Lesson 12

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: “Divide” words and then “conquer” them
by writing the meaning of the words.
Remember that inter- means “between,
among.”

prefix means base means word means

1. Internet _______________ _____n_et__=_n_e_t____ ________________
2. international _______________ ______n_a_ti_o_n_____ ________________
3. interfere _______________ __f_e_r_=__c_a_r_r_y,_g_o__ ________________
4. interfaith _______________ ______f_a_it_h______ ________________
5. intermural _______________ ____m_u_r__=_w__a_ll___ ________________
6. interlude _______________ ____i_lu_d_=__p_l_ay____ ________________
7. intercept _______________ _c_e_p_t_=__t_ak_e_,_s_e_iz_e_ ________________
8. intermediate _______________ ___m_e_d_i _=_m__id_d_l_e__ ________________
9. interchange _______________ _____c_h_a_n_g_e_____ ________________
10. interweave _______________ ______w_e_a_v_e_____ ________________

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Part B:

Combine and Create

Drawing Lesson

Directions: Draw each object in the boxes below.

Intersecting lines

Interlacing lines

Intercoastal waterway

DIDYOU KNOW?

WnpncwereeeetohtwaatpttutoolieordrncnkwoaoettohchsnofhatcotuhaoucsenmreadItmnctchohthueoemernlinsdripceaucahtnottumeidmogreenhspaoqunatlhnut?deadasrTtnsagtht.criaeteckJiueeaIensstssttsqoepatufrlshaanfecinfesietsthIinh“t,riteaseeeomrfsremnotorheesnfentgti,n”oIwmnfottetihhgreemhaerrntmaeeeutnitiasloolebiinsorlema.naWsrtovoeouaghssfuetlnar
communicate with countless numbers of people.

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Part C:

Read and Reason

Advice Column

Directions: Read the following advice column and
answer the questions.

Dear Adelia Advice, Dear Please Intercede,
I am writing to you to ask about I hope my advice reaches you before
trreehspeeoInarttrceohrnnzezoteo.barIanwsiam.naCtlastn.oIykhonauovhweethlpoowmwreti?ote a your report is due and does not
Please Intercede interfere with your research. I would
recommend doing an Internet search
Questions: on zebras.

Adelia Advice

1. What do you think inter- means in the above advice column? _______________

________________________________________________________________

2. What does interfere mean? ____________________________________________

3. What does Internet mean? ___________________________________________

4. What does intercede mean? __________________________________________

5. What advice would you give “Please Intercede” on how to research this topic?
Share two ideas about how to find out information about zoo animals.

One idea is: ______________________________________________________

Another idea is: ___________________________________________________

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Unit III Lesson 12 Latin Directional Prefix inter- = “between, among”

Part D:

Extend and Explore

Writing Definitions

Directions: The inter- prefix means “between.”
What do these words have to do
with “between”?

interrupt_ _______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
interact_ ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Internet_________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
interagency_ _____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

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Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Crossword Puzzle

Directions: Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle. Use the
Word Bank for help.

1

2 3
4
Word Bank
5
interact intercultural
6 interagency interdependent
interbreed intermittent
intercellular interrupt
interchange interval

3

7

8

Across Down
3. involving two or more agencies 1. to break in on an action
6. located between or among cells 2. depending on each other
7. to act together 3. stopping and starting at intervals
8. the period of time 4. w here two major highways meet
5. t o breed with another kind of species
between events 6. between cultures

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Unit III Lesson 13 Latin Directional & Intensive Prefix
per- = “through, thorough(ly)”

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: “Divide” words and then “conquer” them by
writing the meaning of the words. Remember
that per- means “through, thorough(ly).”

prefix means base means word means

1. permeate ____________ ____m_e__=__w__an_d_e_r____ _______________
2. percolate ____________ _ __co_l_=__s_tr_a_i_n_, s_i_ev_e__ _______________
3. perforate ____________ _ _f_or__=_h_o_l_e_, _o_p_e_n_in_g_ _______________
4. persist ____________ _ ____s_is_t_=__st_a_n_d_____ ______________
5. perfect ____________ _____fe_c_t_=__d_o_n_e_____ _______________
6. permanent ____________ __m__an__=__st_a_y_, r_e_m__a_in__ _______________
7. perspective ____________ _sp_e_c_t_=__lo_o__k_a_t_, w__a_tc_h_ _______________
8. perfume ____________ __fu_m__=__s_m_o_k_e_,_v_a_p_o_r_ _______________
9. perspiration ____________ ____s_p_ir_=__b_r_e_at_h_e____ _______________
1 0. permit ____________ _____m__it_=__s_e_n_d_____ _______________

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Part B:

Combine and Create

Making and Writing Words

Directions: Use the vowels and consonants to make words that fit the clues.
The secret word will use all the letters.

Consonants: m n n p r t

Vowels: a e e

1. A temporary place to sleep ___ ___ ___ ___

2. The opposite of far ___ ___ ___ ___

3. A fruit that grows on trees ___ ___ ___ ___

4. The hair around a male lion’s face ___ ___ ___ ___

5. To primp (rhymes with “green”) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

6. A hobo, or to make big, loud steps ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

7. Trick or ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

DIDYOU KNOW? Secret Word: lasting or enduring
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
The English words permit and permission come
from a Latin word meaning “to send through.”
When Roman farmers and soldiers would
unleash their horses to roam through an open
field, they permitted the animals to move freely
in space by “sending” them “through” the
area. Even today, we need permission from our
parents to move about freely in certain areas.
We may need a permit signed by our teacher to
walk in the halls while class is in session.

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Unit III Lesson 13 Latin Directional & Intensive Prefix
per- = “through, thorough(ly)”

Part C:

Read and Reason

Fill in the Blanks

Directions: Complete the paragraphs by
using the per- words listed
at the end.

We are making a new garden in our yard. We can’t have any
___________________ structures because they are not ___________________
in our neighborhood. We can plant flowers, though. I read about gardens on the
Internet. Experts recommend that 25 ___________________ of a garden should
be planted with ___________________ flowers. Their fragrance will
___________________ the fragrance of the annual flowers, which must be
replanted every year.
➤ percent, perennial, permanent, permeate, permitted

I just love playing ___________________ instruments! I like them all, but
I think the tympani is my favorite. There’s something about the way its sound
___________________ a room. I practice nearly every day. I want to
___________________ my playing, and my teacher tells me ________________
like this will help me achieve my goal.
➤ percussion, perfect, permeates, persisting

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Part D:

Extend and Explore

Word Search

Directions: Find and circle the words in the word search puzzle. Answers can
be across, down, diagonal, or backwards.

PERAMBULATE PERCENT PERCEPTION
PERCOLATE PERCUSSION PERFECT
PERJURY PERMEABLE PERPETUAL
PERVASIVE

P I T ZRJERBPBQPRC
C E LWQ E I C E X A P E I S
EYRL VVHRX L L ERNE
XETALOCREPVRJHC
P Z L YMUD I R I I C U YH
SE JBSB I PSQL ERXS
ZPRSAAUAZ L T PYSP
U Y I F R E V L NAWT H Y Y
BON I E RMCAUB I L X D
N QWM E C K R B T Z O X X S
YWZ PWR T B E E E N EAY
P E R C EN T HSP E V BN L
X I KBRNQJARTHKC L
U I I A L LWXNE I BV J F
J I YP I NLDZPDHVJS

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Unit III Lesson 13 Latin Directional & Intensive Prefix
per- = “through, thorough(ly)”

Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Magic Square

Directions: Work with a partner to complete the
magic squares. If you are right, the “magic
number” will be the same if you add across
or down. Some definitions will not be used.

TERMS DEFINITIONS
A. perspire
B. perspective 1 make a hole through
C. perambulator 2 a tool for building houses
D. percent 3 break an oath by telling a lie
E. perspiration 4 grant a request
F. permission 5 a type of food
G. percussion 6 a nonfiction book
H. perjury 7 skin breathes through your
I. permit
clothes
AB C 8 a baby stroller
9 a kind of musical instrument
DE F 10 100 _________ is a perfect

GHI score
11 seeing something from
many angles
12 _____________ stain
13 a plant that grows outdoors
14 seek a ________ to drive a car

Magic Number: __________

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Greek Prefix auto- = “self” Unit III Lesson 14

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: “Divide” words and then “conquer” them by writing the meaning of
the words. Remember that auto- means “self.”

prefix means base means word means

1. automobile __ _____________ ___m_o_b_il_=__m__o_ve__ ______________

2. autograph _______________ ___gr_a_p_h_=__w__ri_te__ ______________

3. automat __ _____________ ____m__a_t _=_a_c_t___ ______________

bi(o) = life;
4. autobiography _______________ ___gr_a_p_h_=__w__ri_te__ ______________

5. autoharp _______________ ______h_a_r_p_____ ______________

6. autopilot __ _____________ ______p_i_lo_t_____ ______________

7. automatic __ _____________ ____m__a_t _=_a_c_t___ ______________

8. autocrat _______________ ___c_r_a_t _=__ru_l_e_r__ ______________

9. autobiographer __ _____________ ___gr_ab_pi(_oh_)=_=_w_li_frei_te__ ______________

10. autohypnosis _______________ ___hy_p_n_o__=_s_l_ee_p__ ______________

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Part B:

Combine and Create

Solving Riddles

Directions: Solve the riddles with auto- words.

1. I am a story.
The author tells about his or her own life in me.
I have word parts that mean “self,” “life,” and “write.”

_____________________

2. You write me.
I am your name.
Some people collect me from famous people.

_____________________

3. I am an old-fashioned word.
Today most people call me “car.”
I have a word part that means
“self” and another one that has
to do with moving.
I have four syllables.

_____________________

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Part C:

Read and Reason

Limericks

Directions: Read the following limerick. Circle the auto- words. Then answer
the questions.

I wrote a diary about my past
an autobiography at last
for sale at the mall
autographed real small
and I found out writing is a blast.

Questions:
1. Write what you think each auto- word means. _ ________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Now, write what you think auto- means. _ _____________________________
_______________________________________________________________
2. Do you like to write? Explain why or why not. _________________________
_______________________________________________________________
3. If you wrote a diary about your past, tell three things that would be in it.
I would write about_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
I would also tell about_____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
Finally, I would share about _________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.

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Part D:

Extend and Explore

Word Meanings

Directions: Tell what these words have to do with “self.”

autopilot_________________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________________
automobile_______________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________________
autograph________________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________________

automatic_ ______________________
_ ______________________________
_ ______________________________
_ ______________________________

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Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Sixteen Square Wordo

Directions: This game is like Bingo. First, choose a free box and mark it with an X.
Then choose words from the list provided by your teacher and write
one word in each box. You can choose the box for each word. Then
your teacher will give a clue for each word. Mark an X in the box for
each word you match to the clue. If you get four words in a row,
column, diagonal, or four corners, call out,“Wordo!”

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Unit III Lesson 15 Greek Prefix tele- = “far, from afar”

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: “Divide” words and then “conquer”
them by writing the meaning of the
words. Remember that tele- means “far, from afar.”

prefix means base means word means

1. telescope ______________ _s_c_o_p_=__w_a_t_c_h_, l_o_o_k__at_ ______________

2. telegraph ______________ ____g_r_a_p_h_=__w_r_it_e____ ______________

3. telegram ______________ ____g_r_a_m__=__w_r_it_e____ ______________

4. television ______________ ______v_is__=_s_e_e______ ______________

5. telephone ______________ _____p_ho_n__=__vo_i_c_e____ ______________

6. telemarketer ______________ _______m_a_r_k_e_t______ ______________

7. telephoto ______________ _____p_h_ot_o_=__l_ig_h_t____ ______________

8. telecast ______________ ___c_a_st__=_b_r_o_a_d_c_a_s_t __ ______________

9. telethon ______________ _________X_________ ______________

10. televise ______________ ______v_is__=_s_e_e______ ______________

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Part B:

Combine and Create

Making New Words

Directions: Change the endings on these words to make new words. Make
sure the new words contain tele-.

1. televise _ ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2. telecast _______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
3. telephone _ ____________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

DIDYOU KNOW? DIDYOU KNOW?

The popularity of the The prefix tele- is so commonly
telephone and television resulted in two associated with telephones, televisions,
more tele- inventions. Telemarketers and telegraphs that the letter “T” itself can
use the telephone to sell their goods be used as an abbreviation for them: the
and services, and televangelists use the business name AT&T™ stands for American
television to preach. Telephone and Telegraph. The “T” in “TV”
stands for television.

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Part C:

Read and Reason

Limerick

Directions: Read the following limerick and answer the questions.
A telephone is a “talking-machine,”
and the telescope can see the night sky.
The telecaster reports
the news on TV.
A telegram is a message to you.

Questions:

1. What does tele- mean in the above limerick? __________________________
______________________________________________________________

2. Using the context clues from the limerick, define one of the tele- words in
the space below. ________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________
3. Choose two different tele- words from the limerick. Use both of them in

one sentence. _ _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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Part D:

Extend and Explore

Crossword Puzzle

Directions: Read the clues and complete the crossword puzzle.

1

2

3

4

Across Down
1. message sent by telegraph 1. c amera lens for use with far
2. receives pictures sent from afar
3. receives sounds sent from afar away things
4. makes far off objects appear closer 2. to show on TV
4. s ends messages by electric

signals

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Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Sixteen Square Wordo

Directions: This game is like Bingo. First, choose a free box and mark it with an X.
Then choose words from the list provided by your teacher and write
one word in each box. You can choose the box for each word. Then
your teacher will give a clue for each word. Mark an X in the box for
each word you match to the clue. If you get four words in a row,
column, diagonal, or four corners, call out,“Wordo!”

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Greek and Latin Directional Prefixes Unit III Review

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: Your teacher will give you a list of words. “Divide” each word
into a prefix and a base. Then “conquer” them by writing
the meaning of the words.



word prefix means base means word means

1. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

2. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

3. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

4. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

5. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

6. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

7. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

8. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

9. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

10. __________ _____________ _______________ ____________________

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Unit III Review Greek and Latin Directional Prefixes

Part B:

Combine and Create

What Doesn’t Belong?

Directions: Cross out the word that doesn’t belong in the group. On the lines,
write why it doesn’t belong.

hypertension intercoastal
transatlantic transnational



__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

_____________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________

_____________________

_____________________

_____________________

___________________

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Part C:

Read and Reason

Word Parts

Directions: First, make as many words as you can that have the word parts.
Then tell what the word parts mean.

1. tele- + vis______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
tele- means__________________________________________________________
vis means______________________________________________________

2. auto- + graph___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
auto- means_________________________________________________
graph means_________________________________________________

3. trans- + mit________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
trans- means _______________________________________________
mit means_ ________________________________________________

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Part D:

Extend and Explore

Magic Square

Directions: Work with a partner to complete the magic squares. If you are
right, the “magic number” will be the same if you add across or
down. One definition will not be used.

TERMS DEFINITIONS
A. interrupt 1 a tryout
B. automatic 2 working by itself
C. telescope 3 get in the way of
D. transatlantic 4 crossing the Atlantic Ocean
E. permit 5 send
F. percentage 6 allow
G. transmit 7 instrument that makes objects
H. automobile
I. interfere seem larger and nearer
8 portion
AB C 9 to break in on
10 a car

Magic Number: __________

DE F

GHI

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Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Word Search

Directions: Find and circle the words in the puzzle. Be careful!
Some words start with the same letters. Answers
can be across, down, diagonal, or backwards.

AUTOBIOGRAPHY AUTOMATIC INTERJECT
INTERRUPT PERCENTAGE PERSEVERE
TELEGRAPHIC TELEPHONING TRANSFER
TRANSMITTAL

T TMRBEH V Y J P Z YD C
ECEPF LRBZETHC I H
L E T L GK I E RY P Z T KW
E J AWE OH C V A L A XWK
P RGE EGENR EMYSRQ
HEAAC NRG L OSOYDH
O T R Z T AOA T TWRWL Q
NNEAJ I T UP F ZMEAC
I I GWB P AS B H R D K P K
N E Z O T RANSM I T T A L
GMT R A N S F E R U C G T X
WUGB Y T O B Y QMK X G P
A U U O X GMO X K V HW L E
F OC CBE ZO T J F YMPG
TKZY I BTPURRETN I

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Unit IV Lesson 16 Latin Suffixes -ible, -able = “can or able to be done”

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: “Divide” words and then “conquer” them by writing
the meaning of the words. Remember that -ible or
-able mean “can or able to be done.”

base means s uffix means word means

1. drivable ____________ _ ___________ _________________
2. portable ____________ _ ___________ _________________
3. flexible ___f_le_x_=__b_e_n_d_ _ ___________ _________________
4. credible __c_re_d__=_b_e_l_ie_v_e _ ___________ _________________
5. visible ____________ _ ___________ _________________
6. audible ____________ _ ___________ _________________
7. acceptable ____________ _ ___________ _________________
8. digestible ____________ _ ___________ _________________
9. convertible ____________ _ ___________ _________________
10. collectible ____________ _ ___________ _________________

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Part B:

Combine and Create

Word Chart

Directions: Add -ible or -able to each word. Then put each word on the chart.

absorb accept chew collapse collect defend digest

-able -ible

DIDYOU KNOW?

aytmcTgWhohohseeuahheaunicyenbnpgonseyewna“dvicmennteonodvfronrtetovrdicnbetemhooltreaowtinintcrbanhcgoslue,leevitct?no,e”haLemrmeaadeyotndeibtndwoiutleloaapab,dnnwuuwdtgyenehui:dctdiaahcogthtvceoaheh,tenraghseieneesvdwgaune.er”ffcabikithxbeTinialcneh-daingebcmayolaefmoefr.f,oraeTsauuiahmtnrthoeowdpoyamoltftylchreowadtseblhsoliteweluchedaloacdwrottr,hndahamevtnocetierrosruaaetnnnnicvbecttteloowe“rcv.ptaue,biWrwnsclatoevhboheuiltmaneclodthteciwboraesrno,. uolrd

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Part C:

Read and Reason

Vocabulary Practice

Directions: Write definitions to help you understand each
vocabulary word below. Sentences have been
provided to give you clues. Then, pick the
correct words to complete the sentences in 6–10.

1. admissible —_________________________________________________

Sentence: The judge ruled that the defendant’s journals were not
admissible in court.

2. defensible —_________________________________________________

Sentence: The defendant, however, proclaimed that his claims were
defensible through his journal entries and should be allowed in court.

3. collectible —_________________________________________________

Sentence: Baseball cards and stamps are popular collectible items.

4. flexible —___________________________________________________

Sentence: Working flexible hours means that your schedule is different
every week.

5. digestible — _________________________________________________

Sentence: I need to eat something digestible after feeling ill.

6. His voice was _________________ (audible, visible), for he raised it
louder so that he could be heard by everyone in the room.

7. John wanted to buy ___________________ (portable, washable) jeans
because he worked in a garage and would get grease all over them.

8. Our new convertible had an automatic _________________ (collapsible,
defensible) roof.

9. The new technology is __________________ (usable, digestible) only by
those who are trained to use it.

10. The burnt popcorn was not ________________ (edible, wearable), so I
put it in the garbage.

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Part D:

Extend and Explore

Word Search

Directions: Find and circle the words in the puzzle. Be careful! Some words
start with the same letters. Answers can be across, down, diagonal,
or backwards.

ABSORBABLE ADMISSIBLE BANKABLE
CHEWABLE CORRUPTIBLE DIGESTIBLE
EXPORTABLE IRRESISTIBLE PROGRAMMABLE
WALKABLE

ACEFGLGFERO I ENT
BDL ZBBL PZGRX I YE
SHBM I C H I SR P J T O L
O I AEUX X EEOC LGDB
R PWU L R L SR T V L AD I
BUEE LB I TPURROCS
AUHUASAZ D Z R E KAS
BB C K T BQMK E N TWQ I
L S L I L MQ OMQ C V C WM
EABE LBAKNABX I ED
W L G I Q UWGW I R B R X A
E D I G E S T I B L E GMX K
C X V X VNH X Y Z K COVB
GMD Z F SMH T D H X A R C
BQSMV UB K V AD F K K P

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Part E:

Go forthe Gold!

Partner Pyramid Pairs

Directions: With a partner, choose one of the word pairs below. Each of you
should take one of the words and make a word pyramid. Share your
pyramids with each other and the class.

possible—impossible visible—invisible
legible—illegible flexible—inflexible
lovable—unlovable
credible—incredible doable—undoable
readable—unreadable acceptable—unacceptable
washable—unwashable

(word)
(antonyms)
(synonyms)
(Define the word.)

(Write a sentence using the word.) (Write a sentence using the word.)

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Greek Suffixes -ology = “study of” and Unit IV Lesson 17
-ologist = “studier of, expert in”

Part A:

Meetthe Root

Divide and Conquer

Directions: “Divide” words and then “conquer” them
by writing the meaning of the words.

base means suffix means word means

1. theology ___th_e_(_o_) _=_g_o_d__ ____________ _________________

2. musicology _____m__u_s_ic____ ____________ _________________

3. geologist __g_e_(_o_) _=_e_a_r_t_h_ ____________ _________________

4. gerontologist _g_e_r_o_n_t _=_e_l_d_e_r_ly ____________ _________________

5. gynecologist _g_y_n_e_c_=__w_o_m__a_n ____________ _________________
6. technology techn = art, skill,
____f_in_e__cr_a_f_t __ ____________ _________________

7. zoology __z_o_(o_)_=__a_n_im__a_l ____________ _________________
8. biologist bi(o) = life,

___l_iv_in_g__b_e_in_g__ ____________ _________________

9. astrology __a_s_t_r(_o_)_=__st_a_r_ ____________ _________________
10. ecology ec(o) = environment,

_____h_o_u_s_e____ ____________ _________________

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Unit IV Lesson 17 Greek Suffixes -ology = “study of” and
-ologist = “studier of, expert in”

Part B:

Combine and Create

Fill in the Blanks

Directions: Here are some -ology words. Figure out the
words to fill in the blanks. Use the example to help you.

Ex. Criminology is the study of crime. A person who does this is called a criminologist.
1. Climatology means the study of ___________________________. A person

who does this is called a _________________________________.
2. Oceanology is the study of the _________________. A person who does this
is called a _______________________________.
3. Musicology is the study of ____________________. A person who does this
is called a __________________________________.
4. Zoology is the study of animals. A person who does this is called a______ .
Now answer these questions.

5. Which is the study of small living things? biology microbiology

6. Psyche is the mind. What is psychology? __________________________

7. Whose job is it to keep track of weather? criminologist climatologist
8. What is mythology?___________________________________________

Fill in the blanks.

9. ge(o) = earth / geology = ______________________________________
10. bi(o) = life / biology = _________________________________________
11. hydr(o) = water / hydrology = ____________________________________
12. hemat = blood / hematology = ___________________________________

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