teaching resource

Roots Window Graphic Organiser

Updated: 22 May 2023

Organise ideas about roots and their origins with this graphic organiser.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 5 - 6

Curriculum

VC2E5LY04

Build and spell new words from knowledge of known words, base words, prefixes and suffixes, word origins (etymology), letter patterns and spelling generalisations <ul> <li>using knowledge of known words and base words to spell new words, for example the spelling and meaning connections between ‘vision’, ‘television’ and ‘revision’</li> <li>applying knowledge of spelling generalisations to spell new words, for example ‘suitable’, ‘likeable’ and ‘collapsible’</li> </ul>
VC2E6LY04

Use their knowledge of known words, base words, prefixes, suffixes, letter patterns, spelling generalisations and word origins (etymology), including some Latin and Greek roots, to spell new words, including technical words <ul> <li>using a dictionary to explore word origins, including some Greek roots, in order to spell words; for example, the Greek root ‘ath’ meaning ‘contest’ or ‘outstanding skill’, ‘pent’ meaning the number 5 and ‘dec’ meaning the number 10 inform the spelling and meaning of the words ‘athlete’, ‘pentathlon’ and ‘decathlon’</li> <li>applying accumulated knowledge of a wide range of letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words, for example ‘ratio’ and ‘synthesis’</li> <li>expanding knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, and exploring meaning relationships between words, for example ‘disappearance’, ‘submarine’, ‘subterranean’, ‘poisonous’ and ‘nervous’</li> <li>applying accumulated knowledge of a wide range of letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words; for example, knowing how and why these words are spelt as follows: ‘reliability’, ‘handkerchief’, ‘receive’, ‘lollies’, ‘trolleys’, ‘climbing’, ‘designed’ and ‘emergency’</li> <li>spelling technical words by applying morphemic knowledge, for example ‘metaphorical’, ‘biology’ and ‘biodegradable’</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Roots Window Graphic Organiser

Updated: 22 May 2023

Organise ideas about roots and their origins with this graphic organiser.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 5 - 6

Organise ideas about roots and their origins with this graphic organiser.

A Visual Display of Roots Knowledge

Are you looking for an appealing way for students to demonstrate their understanding of roots? Then look no further than this window-style graphic organiser. Add a little spark to your otherwise dreary word study lesson with this template!

Students cut out the strip and frame, and then complete the information related to a particular root. This graphic organiser allows students to demonstrate their knowledge of the root. They do this by:

stating the root’s origin
using the root in a sentence
giving examples of words containing the root
drawing a picture/icon to represent the root (to act as a memory aid)
explaining the meaning of the root.

After completing the information, students can then decorate the parts before threading the strip through the frame. Why not encourage your students to complete as many copies of the template as they can?

Why are Roots Important?

A knowledge of roots is not only beneficial in developing spelling and reading skills but also in expanding vocabulary. This graphic organiser is a fabulous educational tool that will help your students classify their ideas and begin to see relationships between concepts.

How Can I Use This Resource?

Individuals might like to build their own collection of roots graphic organisers. Alternatively, the completed templates could be displayed in the classroom. Perhaps you might challenge the class to come up with a set of templates where no single root is repeated.

Download & Print — It’s Child’s Play!

While this printable template can be printed on normal paper, a better result is achieved when heavier card is used.

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Curriculum

VC2E5LY04

Build and spell new words from knowledge of known words, base words, prefixes and suffixes, word origins (etymology), letter patterns and spelling generalisations <ul> <li>using knowledge of known words and base words to spell new words, for example the spelling and meaning connections between ‘vision’, ‘television’ and ‘revision’</li> <li>applying knowledge of spelling generalisations to spell new words, for example ‘suitable’, ‘likeable’ and ‘collapsible’</li> </ul>
VC2E6LY04

Use their knowledge of known words, base words, prefixes, suffixes, letter patterns, spelling generalisations and word origins (etymology), including some Latin and Greek roots, to spell new words, including technical words <ul> <li>using a dictionary to explore word origins, including some Greek roots, in order to spell words; for example, the Greek root ‘ath’ meaning ‘contest’ or ‘outstanding skill’, ‘pent’ meaning the number 5 and ‘dec’ meaning the number 10 inform the spelling and meaning of the words ‘athlete’, ‘pentathlon’ and ‘decathlon’</li> <li>applying accumulated knowledge of a wide range of letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words, for example ‘ratio’ and ‘synthesis’</li> <li>expanding knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, and exploring meaning relationships between words, for example ‘disappearance’, ‘submarine’, ‘subterranean’, ‘poisonous’ and ‘nervous’</li> <li>applying accumulated knowledge of a wide range of letter patterns and spelling generalisations to spell new words; for example, knowing how and why these words are spelt as follows: ‘reliability’, ‘handkerchief’, ‘receive’, ‘lollies’, ‘trolleys’, ‘climbing’, ‘designed’ and ‘emergency’</li> <li>spelling technical words by applying morphemic knowledge, for example ‘metaphorical’, ‘biology’ and ‘biodegradable’</li> </ul>

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