Putting Down Roots: Learning New Vocabulary

Learn about 3 Greek and Latin roots (spect, path, and omni) and 12 modern words that feature those roots. In this interactive tutorial, you'll practice using these words and hopefully add them to your vocabulary!  
Resource ID#: 195655 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 6, 7, 8
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 35 Minute(s)
Keywords: English, Language Arts, ELA, vocabulary , roots, Greek , Latin, e-learning, synonyms, antonyms, Greek roots, Latin roots, Greek and Latin roots, English Language Arts, interactive, tutorials, morphology , language, affix, affixes, suffix, suffixes, root, spect, path, omni, elearning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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