Grammar and Mechanics · Language Conventions

The Etymology of Meaning

Exploring Greek and Latin roots to decode and understand complex vocabulary.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can knowing a single root word help us understand dozens of related words?
  2. 2In what ways does the history of a word affect its modern usage?
  3. 3How do prefixes and suffixes change the grammatical function of a base word?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E5LA03AC9E5LA02
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Grammar and Mechanics
Period: Language Conventions

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