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Understanding Word Roots: Meter

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root practice page 6th ela illinois standards meter-(measure)(thermometer, speedometer)

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This resource focuses on the root word 'meter,' which originates from Greek and means 'measure.' It provides an understanding of various measuring devices that incorporate this root, such as thermometer, barometer, speedometer, and chronometer. The document includes activities that involve matching words to their definitions, completing sentences with the correct measuring devices, and creating new words based on the 'meter' root. Students are encouraged to think critically about the meanings of these words and their applications in measuring different phenomena.

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