Latin Roots: multi-, port-, rupt-, scrip-/scribe- Vocabulary Activity: Week 4

Roots and Definitions: multi-: many port-: to carry rupt-: to break scrib-/scribe-: to write

Extension Activity: Using a dictionary, find and list one word for each of the four roots. IMPORTANT: As you’re looking for words, think about the idea of taking the old pen and paper approach to education into the new age of digital technology to guide your word selections. Include each word’s definition and an explanation of how the root’s meaning plays a role in the word’s definition. Understanding Word Parts and Navigating a Dictionary

Choose four words that use the roots (one for each root) and write a two-paragraph story that uses those words in four separate context clue sentences. You need to develop a basic plot. IMPORTANT: Keep the general theme of old-school educational methods versus modern methods in mind as you create your plot. You need to CONNECT your context clue sentences to each other. Think about what your purpose could be when you choose your words, so everything flows together as a narrative. Underline the words and the context clues you use in your short narrative. Extension Activity: Context Clues Communicate Meaning in Short Stories

Choose three to five words for each root from this week’s instructional slides to incorporate into a Wordle presentation. To create your word cloud, go to and click on the “Create” link. Follow the steps, and you’ll have a miniature word poster to print in minutes. If you find you’re having trouble, odds are you need to update your Java script. Follow the prompts on the Wordle Web site to do this. Using the computers in the IMC at school will help you avoid this problem. I’ve included an example Wordle cloud made from all of our Latin roots on my Wiki for you to check out and/or print for your reference. Extension Activity: Strengthening Writing through Powerful Word Choices