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Exploring the Roots of Vision and Perception through Language

In this engaging lesson, we delve into words derived from the Latin roots "vis" (to see) and "spec" (to watch). Learn the meanings of terms like "envision," "supervise," and "spectacular," and understand their applications in everyday contexts. The lesson includes practice exercises that reinforce vocabulary comprehension through definitions and usage. Challenges test your knowledge in real-life scenarios where accuracy and creativity in language contribute to effective communication and expression.

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Exploring the Roots of Vision and Perception through Language

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  1. CLASSICAL ROOTS LESSON 1: SEEING

  2. roots • VIS <L. to see • SPEC <L. to watch; to look at

  3. envision • To imagine; to form a picture in the mind of something that has not yet happened

  4. revise • To look back and change; to correct and improve

  5. supervise • To direct or oversee; to look after and take care of

  6. visible • Able to be seen or perceived

  7. visor • A shield for the eyes, like the brim of a cap or the sunshade in a car

  8. Practice! • Which word means “to direct or oversee”? visor? revise? supervise? (supervise)

  9. Practice! • Which word means “to correct and improve”? visor? revise? supervise? (revise)

  10. Practice! • Which word means “to imagine”? envision? visible? supervise? (envision)

  11. Practice! • Which word means “able to be perceived”? envision? visible? supervise? (visible)

  12. roots • VIS <L. to see • SPEC <L. to watch; to look at

  13. prospect • To look for; to search for mineral deposits • Something that is looked forward to

  14. respect • Admiration, high regard • A specific point or detail • To have a good opinion of; to look up to

  15. spectator • Onlooker; one who watches an event without taking part

  16. spectacular • Impressive to look at; remarkable

  17. Practice! • Which word means “one who watches an event without taking part”? prospect? spectacle? spectator? (spectator)

  18. Practice! • Which word means “something that is looked forward to”? prospect? spectacle? spectator? (prospect)

  19. Practice! • Which word means “an unusual sight”? prospect? spectacle? spectator? (spectacle)

  20. Practice! • Which word means “to have a good opinion of”? prospect? respect? spectacular? (respect)

  21. Practice! • Which word means “a strikingly grand sight”? prospect? respect? spectacle? (spectacle)

  22. Practice! • Which word means “to look for”? prospect? respect? spectacle? (prospect)

  23. Practice! • Which word means “impressive to look at”? spectacular? spectator? spectacle? (spectacular)

  24. Challenge! When describing the accident, the witness was accurate in every ___________. (respect)

  25. Challenge! It took time for the author to ___________his article, but the changes made it better. (revise)

  26. Challenge! The ___________ of the school dance made the students quite excited. (prospect)

  27. Challenge! The incredible display of fireworks was very _____________. (spectacular)

  28. Challenge! The nanny’s most important task was to ______________the children. (supervise)

  29. Challenge! Some people enjoy dancing, but others just like to be ______________. (spectators)

  30. Challenge! Before creating the art work, an artist will often _____________the scene in her mind. (envision)

  31. Challenge! With the ____________of a near vacation, we worked hard to finish all of the work. (prospect)

  32. Challenge! A Cirque du Soleil performance is known for being an amazing ________________. (spectacle)

  33. Challenge! Because of Walt Disney’s work ethic and love of family, he earned many people’s ______________. (respect)

  34. Challenge! Many came to California in the 1840’s to ___________ for gold. (respect)

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