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Casey
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8th grade ela illinois standards root practice pages. matching definitions, writing defintions etc, help to learn the root ped- meaning foot pedestrian, pedal
This learning resource focuses on the root word 'ped-', which means 'foot' in Latin and Greek. It includes various activities designed to help students understand and master words derived from this root. The resource is divided into several parts: Part 1 involves matching words like 'pedestrian', 'pedal', and 'pedicure' to their definitions; Part 2 encourages students to write their own definitions for words such as 'biped' and 'pedometer'; Part 3 asks students to create sentences using the words learned; and Part 4 invites students to invent new words using the root 'ped-' and define them. This comprehensive approach aids in vocabulary building and understanding of etymology.