Discover word secrets in English; Learn about Greek roots; Meet roots like 'graph', 'bio', 'geo'; Build and guess new words; Become word detectives!

Greek Roots: Word Secrets

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Greek Roots: Word Secrets

Unlock the hidden meanings of English words with Greek roots!

Agenda

• Discover word secrets in English

• Learn about Greek roots

• Meet roots like 'graph', 'bio', 'geo'

• Build and guess new words

• Become word detectives!

Unlocking Word Secrets!

Many big English words are like puzzles! We can find their secret meanings by looking at the small parts hidden inside them.

Word Builders

Meaning Makers

Greek roots are like special building blocks for words. They come from Ancient Greek and carry a main idea.

These roots help us unlock the meaning of many English words. Knowing them makes learning new words easier!

Roots: Like Tree Roots

Just like tree roots hold a tree firmly, word roots are the strong base of a word. They give words their main meaning. Knowing roots helps us understand many new words!

Tree roots symbolize strength, like word roots provide meaning.

Meet 'Graph'

• Root 'graph' means 'write' or 'draw'.

• Autograph: your own written name.

• Photograph: a light-drawn picture.

• Many words use 'graph'!

More 'Graph' Words

A paragraph is a group of sentences that write about one idea. A graphic is a picture or drawing. Both use the root 'graph' because they involve writing or drawing!

Biology: The study of life in a vibrant classroom.

Meet 'Bio'

• "Bio" is a Greek root word.

• It means "life"!

• **Biology**: The study of life.

• **Biography**: A story of someone's life.

More 'Bio' Words

"Biodegradable" means living things can break it down, like food scraps. "Antibiotic" is medicine that fights tiny, harmful living things, like bad germs. Both use "bio"!

Children composting, making biodegradable materials.

Globe of the World: Exploring Earth's features and geography.

Meet 'Geo'

• "Geo" is a Greek root.

• It means "earth"!

• Geography: writing about Earth's features.

• Geology: study of Earth's structure.

Greek Roots: Word Secrets

Discover word secrets in English; Learn about Greek roots; Meet roots like 'graph', 'bio', 'geo'; Build and guess new words; Become word detectives!

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