Sorting Root Families

This classification-based vocabulary worksheet helps students strengthen root recognition, word analysis, vocabulary categorization, and morphological understanding by sorting words according to shared Greek roots. Students group words under roots such as astro, amph, graph, and bio, then identify and record each root’s meaning to explain how the words are connected.

Academic Focus

• Greek Root Recognition – Students identify common Greek roots and recognize how they appear across multiple words.
• Vocabulary Categorization & Meaning – Learners sort words into correct families based on shared meaning and structure.
• Reading Comprehension & Word Analysis – The activity supports decoding and interpretation of unfamiliar academic vocabulary.
• Morphological Understanding – Students examine how roots influence word meaning across disciplines.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to support upper elementary and middle school ELA standards.
• Hands-On Learning Format – Sorting and categorizing encourages active engagement with word study.
• Supports Science Vocabulary – Greek roots commonly found in science and informational texts are reinforced.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Ideal for independent practice, small groups, literacy centers, or assessment.
• Low-Prep Printable – Ready to use in classroom and homeschool settings.

This printable worksheet gives students meaningful practice with Greek roots, word families, and vocabulary classification. By grouping words and defining root meanings, learners deepen their understanding of etymological connections and strengthen decoding skills. Whether used in a classroom lesson or a homeschool environment, this activity supports academic vocabulary development, analytical thinking, and confident word recognition.

This worksheet is part of our Root Word Families collection.