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Root Words: FRACT/FRAG

Author

Alexis

Subject

Language Roots

Description

This resource focuses on the Latin roots 'fract' and 'frag', which both mean 'to break'. It includes several activities designed to enhance vocabulary and comprehension by matching words to their definitions, creating new words using prefixes and suffixes, and applying the learned vocabulary in real-world sentences. By exploring terms like 'fracture', 'fragment', 'fraction', 'fragile', and more, students gain a deeper understanding of how these roots relate to various concepts of breaking, whether physically, mathematically, or metaphorically.

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