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Word Wall 4. n umer = number Latin. numerator - number at the top of a fraction; it is divided by the bottom number numerous – too many to count. bio- = life Greek. biography – story written about someone’s life. biology – study of life and living things abiotic - n ot living.
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numer = number Latin
numerator-number at the top of a fraction; it is divided by the bottom number numerous– too many to count
bio- = life Greek
biography– story written about someone’s life biology – study of life and living things abiotic - not living
Scrib, script = write Latin
inscription- words written on or cut into a surface transcribe- make a written copy
Obscure – (adjective) – not discovered or known about 2. (verb) to conceal Obvious – easily understood; clear; plain to see
Latin dict = to say, to speak
diction- choice of words in phrases in writing and speaking predict- to say that something specific will happen in the future
Word Window You will need a ½-sheet of paper. Fold it in half, then in half again to make four “windowpanes.” 1st box: Write one of the word stems we learned today. Example: bio = life 2nd box: Write a word that uses that word stem. autobiography = story written about one’s own life 3rd box: Write a synonym of the word OR draw a picture. Example: Memoir = account of one’s personal life 4th box: Write a personal connection to the new word. Before I can write my memoir, I need to do some more interesting things in my life!