Description
Much like learning prefixes and suffixes, if students can get a good understanding of Greek and Latin roots, they can quickly expand their vocabulary. I sometimes explain base/root words as the center of the word, the thing that holds everything together. This sort activity builds on that idea by having students match the flower petals to the correct center (Greek/Latin root). Each of the 24 flowers has a Greek or Latin root in the center. Each petal has a word that has the root replaced with a line (___). Students place petals around the correct center to form complete flowers—creating flower word families.
To prepare:
Print the flowers on cardstock. I highly recommend printing each set on a different color of cardstock. This helps to make the job of returning lost pieces to the correct set, or keeping sets being used on the same table separate, easier for you. I also recommend laminating them for durability.
Cut the flowers apart. You’ll need to cut out each petal and center.
Mix the petals and centers together in a bag or other container. Give each student, or pair of students, a set of flower petals and centers. Students will match the petals to the centers to complete the activity.
Print one copy of the flowers on regular paper and do not cut. This will serve as your answer key.
Practice common prefixes and suffixes with these activities:
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Description
Much like learning prefixes and suffixes, if students can get a good understanding of Greek and Latin roots, they can quickly expand their vocabulary. I sometimes explain base/root words as the center of the word, the thing that holds everything together. This sort activity builds on that idea by having students match the flower petals to the correct center (Greek/Latin root). Each of the 24 flowers has a Greek or Latin root in the center. Each petal has a word that has the root replaced with a line (___). Students place petals around the correct center to form complete flowers—creating flower word families.
To prepare:
Print the flowers on cardstock. I highly recommend printing each set on a different color of cardstock. This helps to make the job of returning lost pieces to the correct set, or keeping sets being used on the same table separate, easier for you. I also recommend laminating them for durability.
Cut the flowers apart. You’ll need to cut out each petal and center.
Mix the petals and centers together in a bag or other container. Give each student, or pair of students, a set of flower petals and centers. Students will match the petals to the centers to complete the activity.
Print one copy of the flowers on regular paper and do not cut. This will serve as your answer key.
Practice common prefixes and suffixes with these activities:
