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Word Wall 3

Dive into the fascinating world of word origins with this engaging activity! Students will explore various Latin and Greek roots, such as "circum" meaning around, and "dis" indicating apart or not. They will practice using these stems by creating a "word window" that helps them connect new words to their meanings, synonyms, and personal experiences. This creative exercise promotes vocabulary enhancement and understanding of word formation, inspiring students to recognize the importance of language in communication and expression.

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Word Wall 3

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  1. Word Wall 3

  2. Circum = around Latin

  3. circumference– the distance around a circle circumnavigateto travel around the world

  4. Dis, dif, di = apart, not Latin

  5. Disdain – to regard a thing or person as unworthy Dismal – gloomy, cheerless or particularly bad

  6. Greek ex, e = out, from, forth

  7. exoskeleton – external covering (such as a seashell) emerge – to come out into view exodus - a large group of people leaving an area

  8. bas = low Latin

  9. basement- a storage area beneath a house or other building Basin = valley or hollow place in the ground

  10. -fy = to make Old French

  11. acidify- to make acid liquefy- to make liquid dignify-to give distinction to

  12. ten = hold Latin

  13. attentive- giving care or attention persistent-refusing to let go hasten-to move or act quickly

  14. Word Window You will need a ½-sheet of paper. Fold it in half, then in half again to make a “window.” 1st box: Write one of the word stems we learned today. Example: Ten = Hold 2nd box: Write a word that uses that word stem. Potential = capable of being or becoming 3rd box: Write a synonym of the word OR draw a picture. Example: Synonym = Possible 4th box: Write a personal connection to the new word. My students have the potential to reach any goal!

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