1. Benchmark 7.1 Greek and Latin Roots

2. Aud= Hear Listen Audiobook Definition: an audio recording of a reading of a book, typically a novel. Root: audio-,aud-,audi-, audit- Latin: hearing, listening,perception of sounds Root: audio-,aud-,audi-, audit- Latin: hearing, listening,perception of sounds Definition: Book: a literary composition that is published or intended for publication as such a work Sentence: In our classroom we have 35 audiobooks. Students can hear text read by eloquent speakers.

3. Spec= Look Spectator Definition: a person who watches at a show, game, or other event Root: spec-, spic-, spect-, spectat-, spectro- - spectr, -spectful, -spection, -spective Latin: see, look; sight, appear; behold, examine Root: spec-, spic-, spect-, spectat-, spectro- - spectr, -spectful, -spection, -spective Suffix: or- denoting a person Sentence: What is this spectator looking at?

4. Vid, Vis= See Videophone Definition: telephone device transmitting and receiving a visual image as well as sound Root: vid-, vis,- video-, -vision, -visional, -visionally, visuo-, vu- (Latin: videre, "to see"; plus words with other related meanings: to notice, observe, look, perceive; seeing, seen, sight, viewideo-, -vision, -visional, -visionally, visuo-, vu- Root: phon-, phono-, -phone, -phonia, -phonic, - phonetic, -phonous, -phonically, -phonetically, -phony + (Greek: sound, voice, speech, tone Root: phon-, phono-, -phone, -phonia, -phonic, - phonetic, -phonous, -phonically, -phonetically, -phony + Sentence: Do you think a videophone-where you can see who you are talking to will ever become popular?

5. Scope= instrument for viewing Stethoscope Definition: a medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing, typically having a small disk-shaped resonator that is placed against the chest and two tubes connected to earpieces. Root: stetho-, steth- (Greek: chest, breast) Root: stetho-, steth- Root: scope-, scopo-, scop-, scept-, skept-, -, -scopy, -scopia, - scopic, -scopist (Greek Latin: see, view, sight, look, look at, examine, behold, consider) Root: scope-,scopo-, scop-, scept-, skept-, -, -scopy, -scopia, - scopic, -scopist Sentence: A doctor uses a instrument called a stethoscope to listen or view the chest of patients.

6. Sign=mark insignia Definition: Distinguishing marks of authority, office, or honor; badges; tokens; decorations; as, the insignia of royalty or of an order. Typical and characteristic marks or signs, by which anything is known or distinguished; as, the insignia of a trade.. Prefix: in; into; toward; within Root: sign- (Latin: mark, token, sign Root:sign- Suffix: ia- forming nouns adopted unchanged from Latin or Greek (such as mania, militia), and modern Latin or Greek terms (such as utopia).2 forming names of Sentence: The United States Navy insignia or mark has a eagle and an flag on it.

7. Graph=Write Seismograph Definition: Any of various devices for measuring and recording the vibrations and intensities of earthquakes Root: seismo-, seism-, -seism, -seisms, -seisma, -seismically, - seismical, -seismal, -seismic + (Greek: to move back and forth; to shake, to move violently; earthquake) Root: seismo-, seism-, -seism, -seisms, -seisma, -seismically, - seismical, -seismal, -seismic + Root: graph- sign-grapho-,, -graph, -graphy, -grapher, -graphia + (Greek: to scratch; to write, to record, to draw, to describe; that which is written or described)graph- sign-grapho-,, -graph, -graphy, -grapher, -graphia + Sentence: A seismograph is a instrument that will write the intensity of a earthquake.

8. Log= idea, word, speech, reason, study Dialogue Definition: A talking together, a conversation. An interchange and discussion of ideas Root: dia-, di- (Greek: through, thoroughly; across; entirely, utterly) Root: dia-, di- Root: log- logo-,, -logia, -logic, -logical, -logism, -logician, - logian, -logist, -logy + (Greek: talk, speak; speech; word)log- logo-,, -logia, -logic, -logical, -logism, -logician, - logian, -logist, -logy + Sentence: When learning Greek and Latin roots the teacher and students must have a open dialogue to learn/ study the meaning or idea of each word.

9. Cred= believe Credential Definition: A certificate, letter, or experience that qualifies someone to do something; anything that provides authentication for a claim Root: cred-, credit-, creed- (Latin: believe, belief, faith, confidence, trust) Suffix: ial- (Latin: pertaining to, like, of the kind of, relating to, characterized by, belonging to; action of, process of) Sentence: My teaching credentials prove I am authorized by the State of Iowa to teach K-12 reading.

10. Trans= Across, Over Transportation Definition: The action or process of transporting; conveyance (of things or persons) from one place to another. Root-trans-, tran-, tra- (Latin: across, through, over, beyond, on the far side of; most often used as a prefix).trans-, tran-, tra- Root-port-, portat- (Latin: carry, bring, bear)port-, portat- Suffix-ion action of process Sentence-Trains, boats, trucks, and airplanes are forms of transportation that carry goods across the United States.

11. Loc= Place Location Definition: noun particular place or position Root-loco- (Latin: place; from place to place; where something is placed)loco- Suffix-ion- action of process Sentence- There are many locations or places in the world I would like to explore.

12. Act= Do Acting Definition: Verb-take action; do something noun-a set performance Root- Act do Suffix-ing- forming the gerund of verbs Sentence: Acting is when a person performs or does the same actions of the main character in the play.

13. Mot= move Motion Definition:the action or process of moving or being moved Root- mot-, moto-, -motile, -motility, -motorial, - motoric, -motive, -motored; mov- (Latin: move, motion)mot-, moto-, -motile, -motility, -motorial, - motoric, -motive, -motored; mov- Suffix-ion action or process Sentence: I have a motion detector installed on my garage. When my car moves in front of the detector, the light automatically turns on.

14. Jur, jud, jus = Law, Justice Jury Definition :a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court Root:-jus-, just-, jur- (Latin: right, upright, equitable; legal right, law)jus-, just-, jur- Suffix-y- made up of, characterized by Sentence: The jury members must analyze all evidence presented to insure a just verdict.

15. Cide= Kill Homicide Definition: The killing of any human being, whether lawfully or unlawfully; in law there are various types: murder, manslaughter, justifiable homicide, excusable homicide, felonious homicide, etc. Root:homo-, hom-, hum- (Latin: human beings, mankind; literally, "man"; however, it now generally also includes, "woman" or "women")homo-, hom-, hum- Root:-cide, -cides, -cidal + (Latin: a suffix; kill, killer; murder, to cause death, slayer; cutter; to cut down)-cide, -cides, -cidal + Sentence: There was a homicide last night. A young man was killed.

16. Ben/Bene/Bon = Good Well Benefit Definition: An advantage or profit gained from something Root:bene-, ben-, beni- (Latin: good, well)bene-, ben-, beni- Definition: Fit- bring advantage to Sentence: Saving the Earth is the biggest benefit of going green.

17. Male, Mal = Bad, Adnormal, Worse Malaria Definition:an intermittent and remittent fever caused by a protozoan parasite that invades the red blood cells. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes in many tropical and subtropical regions. History: (bad air)Malaria, a reference to the "bad air" (mala aria) around swamps which was believed by the Romans to cause the same kinds of debilitating diseases which still exist in our modern world.Malaria Root:mal-, male-, mali- (Latin: bad, badly, harsh, wrong; ill; evil; abnormal, defective; used primarily as a prefix)mal-, male-, mali- Suffix : ia- (Greek > Latin: a suffix that forms nouns; state of, condition of, quality of; act of Sentence:Malaria is a global problem that in Africa kills one to two million people, mainly children.