Root Connections

This worksheet introduces students to foundational Greek and Latin roots by having them match each root to the correct word meaning or related concept. For example, aqua connects to water and geo to earth. By making these connections, learners uncover how roots serve as meaning “building blocks” within English vocabulary. The exercise enhances decoding skills and etymological understanding, helping students recognize familiar patterns in unfamiliar words. Through analysis and reasoning, students develop a flexible word-learning strategy that empowers independent reading comprehension and vocabulary growth across content areas.

Skills Aligned To Curriculum

Vocabulary and Etymology Awareness

Greek and Latin Root Recognition

Analytical Thinking and Word Decoding

Cross-Curricular Literacy Development