Grade 5 students explore vocabulary from Latin and Greek roots in Unit 11 of Vocabulary from Latin and Greek Roots, Book 1, Level VII, learning words derived from the roots MILITA, SOC, HOST, and COMPAN. Students study terms such as militant, militarize, associate, sociable, asocial, hostile, companionship, and accompaniment, understanding how each word's meaning connects to its Latin origin. Exercises reinforce comprehension by asking students to use the vocabulary in context through sentence completion and fill-in-the-blank activities.
Section 1
The Root MILITA: To Be a Soldier
Let's gear up and explore words that come from the Latin root for 'soldier'!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| militant (adj.) | Willing to fight for a belief or cause; strongly devoted |
| militarize (v.) | To prepare for war |
Section 2
The Root SOC: Ally, Friend, Comrade
Time to get friendly with words about joining and associating with others, all from the Latin root 'SOC'!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| associate (v.) | To link; to group together |
| socialize (v.) | To join in group activities |
| sociable (adj.) | Interacting with others; friendly |
| asocial (adj.) | Not enjoying or seeking the company of others |
Section 3
The Root HOST: Enemy
Prepare for an encounter with words from the Latin root for 'enemy'—but they might not mean what you expect!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| host (n.) | A large group; a great number |
| hostile (adj.) | Not friendly; warlike |
Section 4
The Root COMPAN: Friend, Associate
Let's break bread with words from the Latin root 'COMPAN', which is all about friendship and things that go together.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| companionship (n.) | Friendship; company |
| accompaniment (n.) | Something that goes with |
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Section 1
The Root MILITA: To Be a Soldier
Let's gear up and explore words that come from the Latin root for 'soldier'!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| militant (adj.) | Willing to fight for a belief or cause; strongly devoted |
| militarize (v.) | To prepare for war |
Section 2
The Root SOC: Ally, Friend, Comrade
Time to get friendly with words about joining and associating with others, all from the Latin root 'SOC'!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| associate (v.) | To link; to group together |
| socialize (v.) | To join in group activities |
| sociable (adj.) | Interacting with others; friendly |
| asocial (adj.) | Not enjoying or seeking the company of others |
Section 3
The Root HOST: Enemy
Prepare for an encounter with words from the Latin root for 'enemy'—but they might not mean what you expect!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| host (n.) | A large group; a great number |
| hostile (adj.) | Not friendly; warlike |
Section 4
The Root COMPAN: Friend, Associate
Let's break bread with words from the Latin root 'COMPAN', which is all about friendship and things that go together.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| companionship (n.) | Friendship; company |
| accompaniment (n.) | Something that goes with |
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