Decode and use 10 research-relevant Greek/Latin roots — bibl, cit, doc, graph, log, scrib, ver, valid, cred, auct (CCSS L.7.4.b)
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~10 min
eng.g7.f.ex_38
Build Word Family
Prompt
Build a word family for 3 of the 10 research-relevant roots. For each chosen root, list 4 derivative words + their definitions.
M-7-F-VOC-EX-38-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
Word-family worksheet with 3 root slots + 4 word-derivative slots each. Print-ready 8.5x11.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
3 roots + 4 words each + definitions = 4; 3 roots + 3 words each = 3; 3 roots + 2 words each = 2; <3 roots = 1
Hints
- For CRED (believe): credible, incredible, credit, accreditation, credo, credentials.
- For SCRIB (write): scribe, scribble, manuscript, transcript, prescribe, describe.
Misconceptions to watch
- Lists unrelated words (e.g., uses 'graphics' under different root).
- Definitions are circular.
Used in lessons