Greek & Latin RootsList 1A (6)

ROOTS MEANINGgraph, graphy writing, written

infra below, beneathnoun, nunc declare

over excessiverhod, rhodo red

sed, sid, sess sitsol sun

verb wordxen, xeno foreignzyg, zygo pair

Nativity Catholic School Language ArtsGrade 6

Greek and Latin Roots – 1AReminders:You have two homework assignments to complete:

1. Make Flashcards – you should have 23 individual root cards. We’ll begin making flashcards together in class. You will use flashcards (size 3x5 or 4x6) to make your flashcards. I will come around on Thursday and check each of your flashcards. Your flashcards are due for a grade on Thursday, August 17th.

2. Create sentences using your roots – you need to write a minimum of 10 sentences using words that use any of the roots in list 1A to turn in for a grade. You will turn these in on loose-leaf paper in your assigned tray by the door. Your sentences are due by Tuesday, August 22.

Quiz 1A—Wednesday, August 23 There will be some combination of a matching or fill-in-the-blank-style quiz. Study your

flashcards!