Match the Roots

Match the Roots

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

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In this fun and engaging worksheet, students must match the root or stem to the provided definitions, to solve the joke at the bottom of the page. A great way to review students' knowledge of common Latin and Greek roots.

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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

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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

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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

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Find 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

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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

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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: Games & Activities

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Make a Word

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