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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Unit I: Directional Prefixes
Lesson 1: Review of “Divide and Conquer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lesson 2: Directional Prefixes in-, im- = “in, on, into” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lesson 3: Directional Prefixes com-, col- = “with, together” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lesson 4: Latin Directional Prefix de- = “down, off of” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lesson 5: Latin Directional Prefix pro- = “forward, for” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Unit I Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Unit II: Essential Latin Bases
Lesson 6: Latin Bases audi audit = “hear, listen” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Lesson 7: Latin Bases voc oke, oice = “voice, call” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Lesson 8: Latin Bases spec spect = “watch, look at” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Lesson 9: Latin Base terr = “land, ground, earth” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Lesson 10: Latin Bases trac tract = “pull, draw, drag” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Unit II Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Unit III: Greek and Latin Directional Prefixes
Lesson 11: Latin Directional Prefix trans- = “across, change” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Lesson 12: Latin Directional Prefix inter- = “between, among” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Lesson 13: Latin Directional & Intensive Prefix per- = “through, thorough(ly)” . . . . 74
Lesson 14: Greek Prefix auto- = “self” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lesson 15: Greek Prefix tele- = “far, from afar” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Unit III Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Unit IV: Essential Greek and Latin Suffixes
Lesson 16: Latin Suffixes -ible, -able = “can or able to be done” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Lesson 17: Greek Suffixes -ology = “study of” and -ologist = “studier of, expert in” . 99
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Lesson 18: Latin Suffixes -arium, -ary, -orium, -ory = “place, room” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Lesson 19: Latin Suffixes -or, -er = “someone who does; something that does” . . . 109
Lesson 20: Latin Suffix -ify = “to make” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Unit IV Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Unit V: Greek and Latin Prefixes of Sum and Size
Lesson 21: Latin Prefix multi- and Greek Prefix poly- = “many” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Lesson 22: Greek Prefix micro- = “small” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Lesson 23: Greek Prefixes mega-, megalo- = “big” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Unit V Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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Unit I
Lesson 1
Review of “Divide and Conquer”
Part A:
Meet the Root
Divide and Conquer
Directions: “Divide” words using the Root Bank. Then “conquer”
them by writing the meaning of the words.
prefix
base
word means
1. export
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send goods out
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2. biweekly
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3. infinite
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4. preview
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5. rewrite
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6. tricycle
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suffix
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7. tasteless
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8. beautiful
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9. quicker
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10. kindest
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Root Bank
Prefixes: ex- = out; bi- = two; in- = not; pre- = before; re- = back, again; tri- = three
Bases: port = carry; fin = end; vis = see
Suffixes: -less = without; -ful = full of; -er = more; -est = most
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Review of “Divide and Conquer”
Unit I
Lesson 1
Part B:
Combine and Create
Three-Syllable Compound Words
Directions: Here are some compound words with three syllables. Circle the
first word in the compound word. Then write the compound word
on the chart.
fingernail
trailblazer
firefighter
watercolor
honeybee
uppercase
lawnmower
lowercase
First word has one syllable
First word has two syllables
Second word has long vowel sound
Second word has short vowel sound
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Unit I
Lesson 1
Review of “Divide and Conquer”
Part C:
Read and Reason
What’s the Difference?
Directions: Work with a partner. Write about the
differences between these pairs of words.
Word Pair
Differences
pretest
retest
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preview
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review
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precook
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Review of “Divide and Conquer”
Unit I
Lesson 1
Part D:
Extend and Explore
Making and Writing Words
Directions: Use the vowels and consonants to make words that fit the clues.
The secret word at the end uses all the letters.
Consonants: l, s, s, s, t, t
Vowels: a, e, e
1. Past tense of sit ___ ___ ___
2. Another word for exam ___ ___ ___ ___
3. Opposite of lad ___ ___ ___ ___
4. To notice the flavor of something; a sense ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. To decide; to calm or quiet ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Secret Word: having no #4
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Unit I
Lesson 1
Review of “Divide and Conquer”
Part E:
Go for the 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 word 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. Make 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 I
Directional Prefixes in-, im- = “in, on, into”
Lesson 2
Part A:
Meet the Root
Divide and Conquer
Directions: “Divide” words into prefixes and
bases. Then “conquer” them by
writing the meaning of each word.
prefix base means
word means
in
inlook in, stare in
1. inspect ____________ _spect = look, watch _ _______________
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2. inhale
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_ hale = breathe
3. induct
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_ duct = lead
4. inhabit
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_ habit = dwell, live
5. import ____________ _ ______________ _ _______________
_ port = carry
6. ingest
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_ gest = carry
prison, jail
7. imprison ____________ _ ______________ _ _______________
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8. impulse ____________ _ pulse = push, drive _ _______________
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9. input
put
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10. invoke
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Directional Prefixes in-, im- = “in, on, into”
Lesson 2
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Part B:
Combine and Create
Chart the Words
Directions: Which bases make real words
when joined with in- and im-?
Put these parts together and place them on the chart.
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merse
habit
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Work with a partner. Look at the words listed in the two columns of the chart.
Create a rule that will help you know whether you should add in- or im-.
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Unit I
Lesson 2
Part C:
Read and Reason
Word Knowledge
Directions: ead the following story and answer
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In the United States, a new president is inaugurated
every four years. It is this person’s job to include all
people in making decisions about what is best for the
country. This person gives speeches and should include
immigrants in the ideas that are discussed. Imports
should be talked about, too. Overall, the speech is impressive.
1. rom the story, what do you think in- means? How do you know?
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3. Also from the story, what do you think im- means? How do you know?
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4. Use your definition of im- to explain what the word immigrants means.
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5. Can you think of other words that start with in- or im- ? What are they?
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6. Can you use one of those words in a sentence?________________________
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Unit I
Directional Prefixes in-, im- = “in, on, into”
Lesson 2
Part D:
Extend and Explore
Crossword Puzzle
Directions: Read the clues below. Solve the puzzle.
Across
1. official examination or review
2. ne who brings things in
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3. to look at closely
4. the opposite of leaving out
6. person who comes up with
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3. to put totally in water
4. the opposite of outside
5. a vacant home or place of residence
7. nother word for something that
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Unit I
Lesson 2
Part E:
Go for the Gold!
Word Search
Directions: Find and circle the words in the puzzle.
Answers can be across, down, diagonal,
or backwards.
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Unit I
Lesson 3
Directional Prefixes com-, col- = “with, together”
Part A:
Meet the Root
Divide and Conquer
Directions: Divide and conquer these words. The bases have
been provided for you. Remember that the
words will have something to do with
“together” or “with.”
prefix base means
word means
1. college
col____________
_ ___________
leg = read
a place to read or
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learn together
2. collide
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lid = slide
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3. collect
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lect = gather
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4. compact
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pact = together
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5. compress ____________
press = press
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6. composition____________
posit = put
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7. combine
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8. compete
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pet = seek
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9. complete ____________
plet = fill
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10. collateral
later = side
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Latin word for plunder or booty taken during a raid
is called pila. When Roman soldiers destroyed towns, they
put all the plunder together in a “pile.” They compiled the
property and then divided it among the winning soldiers.
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Unit I
Lesson 3
Part B:
Combine and Create
Making Words
Directions: Make words with these word parts. Some boxes may have more
than one word. Others may be empty.
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When ancient Rom
money, they would bring something
called collateral. If the borrower did
not pay back the full amount, the
lender got to keep the collateral.
Thanks to the Romans, we have the
same practice today.
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Unit I
Lesson 3
Directional Prefixes com-, col- = “with, together”
Part C:
Read and Reason
Words in a Poem
Directions: Circle each word with the prefix com- or col-.
Crazy Construction of a Vocabulary Poem
Connie the cow and Comet the cat
constructed a house just like that.
They conferred and concocted a plan with a chat
and combined their ideas for a four-room flat.
One room for conferences,
another for a study,
Rooms three and four for these two
good buddies.
Connie the cow and Comet the cat
constructed a house in nothing flat.
It’s a little house,
compressed and compact.
Now pick three of the words you circled.
Write those words and tell what they mean.
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Unit I
Lesson 3
Part D:
Extend and Explore
Word Search
Directions: Find and circle the words in the word search puzzles. Answers can
be across, down, diagonal, or backwards.
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Lesson 3
Directional Prefixes: com-, col- = “with, together”
Part E:
Go for the Gold!
Crossword Puzzle
Directions: Read the clues below. Solve the puzzle.
Across
1. to press together
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Latin Directional Prefix de- = “down, off of”
Unit I
Lesson 4
Part A:
Meet the Root
Divide and Conquer
Directions: “Divide” words and then “conquer” them by
writing the meaning of the words. The bases
have been provided in some of the words.
Remember that directional de- means “down”
or “off of.”
prefix base means
word means
1. descend
descend = climb, stop
climb down
____________ ________________ _________________
2. depress
press
____________ ________________ _________________
3. deposit
posit = put
____________ ________________ _________________
4. deviate
via = way, road
____________ ________________ _________________
5. deflate
flat = air, blow
____________ ________________ _________________
form = form, shape
6. deformed ____________ ________________ _________________
7. degrease
grease
____________ ________________ _________________
8. defrost
frost
____________ ________________ _________________
9. defogger
fog
____________ ________________ _________________
10. declaw
claw
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Unit I
Lesson 4
Latin Directional Prefix de- = “down, off of”
Part B:
Combine and Create
Word Sort
Directions: The prefix de- can mean “down” or “off of.” Put these words
on the chart where they belong.
decelerate
deice
declaw
deplane
down
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depopulate
defrost
dethrone
off of
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