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Patricia
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Create a word study of words spelled with the root 'struct' and 'stru' using these words: structure, structural, industry, industrial, industrious, obstruct, obstruction, destruct, destruction, destructive, instruct, instructor, constructor, construction, reconstruction, superstructure, indestructible. Provide a graphic organizer for the ‘Sort the Words’ activity. Allow students to categorize prefixes visually, which supports students who struggle with written tasks and clarifies the relationshi...
This learning resource focuses on the Latin roots 'struct' and 'stru', which mean 'to build' or 'to form'. Students will analyze various words containing these roots, learn about adding prefixes and suffixes, and categorize words based on their structure. The document includes activities for defining roots, identifying prefixes and suffixes, and analyzing changes in word meanings. Through exercises such as word sorting, breaking down words, and creating sentences, students will enhance their understanding of vocabulary and its construction. It also touches on real-world applications of these roots in contexts like infrastructure and construction, aiding students to connect language to everyday life.