Make a Word

Make a Word

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English Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas Language for Interacting With Others

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Description

Consolidate knowledge of Latin and Greek roots with this fun, no prep game! Students work their way around the gameboard, landing on Greek or Latin roots, where they are challenged to think of a word that stems from the root. A recording sheet has been provided for student responses.

A perfect game for literacy rotations, spelling groups or fast finishers! This activity is part of a larger unit of work for Year 4- Word Origins.

Suitable for

Fast Finishers
Relief Teachers
Parents

Lesson Structure

Individual Activity
Rotations / Group Work
Class Activity

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Curriculum Codes

Uses effective and accurate sentence structure, grammatical features, punctuation conventions and vocabulary relevant to the type of text when responding to and composing texts

Identifies the effect of purpose and audience on spoken texts, distinguishes between different forms of English and identifies organisational patterns and features

EN2-OLC-01 new

Communicates with familiar audiences for social and learning purposes, by interacting, understanding and presenting

EN2-VOCAB-01 new

Builds knowledge and use of Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading and writing, and by defining and analysing words

EN2-RECOM-01 new

Reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes using knowledge of text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension

AC9E4LA11 9

Expand vocabulary by exploring a range of synonyms and antonyms, and using words encountered in a range of sources

ACELA1498 8.4

Incorporate new vocabulary from a range of sources into students’ own texts including vocabulary encountered in research

ACELA1487 8.4

Understand that Standard Australian English is one of many social dialects used in Australia, and that while it originated in England it has been influenced by many other languages

Incorporate new vocabulary from a range of sources, including vocabulary encountered in research, into own texts

Understand that Standard Australian English is one of many social dialects used in Australia, and that while it originated in England it has been influenced by many other languages

Linked Resources & Worksheets

Common Ancient Base Words

Curriculum Code: ...

Year Level: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Subject: English

Category: Resources

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Common Ancient Base Words

Root Word, Prefix and Suffix Cards

Curriculum Code: AC9E5LY09, EN3-4A, VCELA312, ACELA1513, AC9E6LY09, VCELA354, ACELA1526, EN3-VOCAB-01, EN3-RECOM-01, EN3-SPELL-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Subject: English, Phonic & Word Knowledge

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Root Word, Prefix and Suffix Cards

Root Words - Poster Set

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN3-6B, ACELA1512, VCELA325, AC9E5LA08, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, AC9E4LY10, EN2-5A, VCELA295, ACELA1779, EN3-4A, ...

Year Level: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Phonic & Word Knowledge, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Resources, Classroom Displays

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Root Words - Poster Set

Root Word Bunting

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN3-6B, ACELA1512, VCELA325, AC9E5LA08, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, AC9E4LY10, EN2-5A, VCELA295, ACELA1779, EN3-4A, ...

Year Level: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Phonic & Word Knowledge, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Resources, Classroom Displays

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Root Word Bunting

Foldable Root Words

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN3-6B, ACELA1512, VCELA325, AC9E5LA08, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, AC9E4LY10, EN2-5A, VCELA295, ACELA1779, EN3-4A, ...

Year Level: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Phonic & Word Knowledge, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Foldable Root Words

I have, who has - Etymology

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN3-6B, ACELA1512, VCELA325, AC9E5LA08, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, AC9E4LY10, EN2-5A, VCELA295, ACELA1779, EN3-4A, ...

Year Level: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Phonic & Word Knowledge, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Games & Activities

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

I have, who has - Etymology

Step-by-Step - Word Origins - Presentation

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, EN2-OLC-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, EN2-RECOM-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Presentations

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Step-by-Step - Word Origins - Presentation

Word Origins - Student Reference Card

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, EN2-OLC-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, EN2-RECOM-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Resources

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Word Origins - Student Reference Card

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, EN2-OLC-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, EN2-RECOM-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Find the Roots

Match the Roots

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, EN2-OLC-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, EN2-RECOM-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Match the Roots

Word Origins - Crossword

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, EN2-OLC-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, EN2-RECOM-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Word Origins - Crossword

Where in the World?

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, EN2-OLC-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, EN2-RECOM-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Where in the World?

Word Origins Quiz

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, EN2-OLC-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, EN2-RECOM-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Resources

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Word Origins Quiz

Word Origins - Check In

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, EN2-OLC-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, EN2-RECOM-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Worksheets

Pre & Primary Essentials Membership

Word Origins - Check In

New 9.0 Curriculum

English Unit: Word Origins

Curriculum Code: EN2-9B, ACELA1498, VCELA293, AC9E4LA11, EN2-6B, VCELA303, ACELA1487, EN2-OLC-01, EN2-VOCAB-01, EN2-RECOM-01, ...

Year Level: Year 4

Subject: English, Language for Expressing & Developing Ideas, Language for Interacting With Others

Category: Games & Activities, Resources, Worksheets, Unit Plans

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English Unit: Word Origins