1. Etymology Where do words come from? The Roots of English

2. Origins of English Words

3. Where did Latin originate?

4. The Roman Empire

5. Why do so many English words come from Latin and Greek?

6. Latin, spoken by the Romans, is the language of practicality Greek, spoken by the ancient Greeks, is the language of ideas

7. Can you define roots, suffixes, and prefixes?

8. Define Roots, Suffixes, Prefixes The root is a Latin or Greek word Suffixes are attached to the end of the root word (sub + fix = “attach under”) Prefixes are attached to the beginning of the root word (pre + fix = attach before)

9. How are suffixes attached to root words?

10. Adding Suffixes to a Root Word natio = “to be born”

11. natio “to be born” nation national nationalize nationalization nationality Adding Suffixes to a Root Word

12. natio “to be born” nation national nationalize nationalization nationality The Suffix Can Change the Function of the Word noun adjective verb

13. How are prefixes attached to root words?

14. natio “to be born” nation international internationalize internationalization internationality Adding Prefixes to a Root Word

15. natio “to be born” nation international internationalize internationalization internationality Does a Prefix Change the Function of the Word? noun adjective verb

16. Why is your nationality important? What species are native to the Four Corners? When do we celebrate the Nativity? When is your natal day? During what month would you expect a girl named Natalie to celebrate her natal day? Use your knowledge of the word root to answer these questions.

17. Now Write a Response List three things you learned about suffixes and prefixes List three things you learned about the origins of English words