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Greek/Latin Roots
Genre
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Text Structure
100

What does this root mean? 

Cent

Hundred

100

Not real

Fiction


100

Learned by heart

Memorized


100

Spell this word

summon

100

The author presents a problem and then shares the solution

Problem and Solution

200

What does this root mean? 

Centre

Center

200
  • set in the past
  • describes a hero or heroine’s quest, or a set of tasks he or she must accomplish
  • often includes foreshadowing and imagery

Folktale

200

To argue or discuss

Debate

200

Correct this sentence: 

millie had to go to target to buy a new toothbrush.

Millie had to go to Target to buy a new toothbrush. 

200

In order of occurrence

Ex: "In the beginning" 

"First, next" 

Chronology 

300

What does this root mean? 

Celer

Ex: Excelerate

Swift, fast, speed 

300
  • presents factual details and well-supported opinions
  • attempts to persuade a reader to be for or against an idea
  • may include text features such as headings, captions, and labels
  • identifies the opposition’s claim and presents facts to refute it

Argumentative Text 

300

The act of chasing

Pursuit

300

Spell this word: 

foundation

300

First-hand account 


Ex: Autobiography

Excerpt from journal or diary 

Primary Source 

400

What is the root in this word? 

Deceive

-Ceive 

400
  • provides facts, examples, and explanations about a topic
  • may include text features such as headings and timelines
  • presents information in a logical order
  • uses certain text structures to organize information

Expository Text 

400

a formal meeting for a special purpose

Convention


400

What is a collective noun? 

A noun that names a group. Example: Family 

400

Organized in order of importance or steps

Sequence

500

What is the root in this word? 

Concave

Cave

500
  • tells a story
  • has characters and dialogue
  • may rhyme

Narrative Poem

500

People chosen to speak or act for others

Representatives 

500

What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?

Due to the thunder, my dog hid under the bed.

Under the bed


500

Second-hand account

Ex: biography

Secondary Source