8.ELAR.2.C
Determine the meaning and usage of grade-level academic English words derived from Greek and Latin roots such as ast, qui, path, mand/mend, and duc.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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meaningusagegrade-level academic English wordsGreek rootsLatin rootsastquipathmand/mendduc
Skills
- determine (meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Greek and Latin roots) #dok2
- determine (usage of grade-level academic English words derived from Greek and Latin roots) #dok2
- analyze (word parts including roots such as ast, qui, path, mand/mend, duc) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the Greek and Latin roots in academic English words at grade level. #dok1
- I can define grade-level English words that contain Greek and Latin roots. #dok1
- I can determine the meaning of academic English words by analyzing their roots. #dok2
- I can use knowledge of Greek and Latin roots such as ast, qui, path, mand/mend, and duc to understand unfamiliar words in context. #dok2
- I can explain how understanding roots helps determine the usage of academic words in context. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding Greek and Latin roots empowers students to decode and comprehend unfamiliar academic vocabulary.
- Analyzing word roots promotes deeper vocabulary knowledge and supports academic success across subjects.
Essential Questions
- How do Greek and Latin roots help you figure out the meaning of unfamiliar academic words?
- Why is it important to learn word roots when expanding your vocabulary?
- How can breaking down a word into its roots, prefixes, and suffixes help you use the word correctly?
- What strategies can you use to remember and apply Greek and Latin roots in reading and writing?
- How does understanding word origins support success in different academic subjects?