Greek Root Word Meaning
The Greek root word meaning chief, first, or rule
arch
The Latin root word meaning love or liking
deca
ten
amor
love or liking
What is an affix?
A group of letters attached before and/or after the root word.
The Greek root word meaning star
astr
The Latin root word meaning to kill
cide
star
bibl
book
What is a prefix?
A prefix is placed at the beginning of a word to modify or change its meaning.
The Greek root word meaning self
auto
The Latin root word meaning to shout or cry out
clam
cycl
wheel or circular
arch
first, chief, or rule
What is a suffix?
A suffix is an affix that is added at the end of the word that modifies or changes its meaning.
The Greek root word meaning book
bibl
The Greek root word meaning ten
deca
clam
to shout or cry out
What is the SUCCESS CRITERIA for this 6th grade standard (L.6.4.) Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., audience, auditory, audible).
I can use common Greek and Latin affixes (prefixes) and roots as clues to help me determine the meaning of a word.
The Greek root word meaning life
bio
The Greek root word meaning wheel or circular
cycl
auto
self
cide
to kill
Why do we need to learn Greek & Latin Roots?
They are the bulding blocks for many English words; they help us understand new or challenging words.