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Lesson 13: Grateful for Classes

In this Grade 3 vocabulary lesson from Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book 4, students explore the Latin roots class (group) and grat (thankful) to build understanding of eight words including classify, classification, gratitude, and gratuity. Exercises guide learners to use root clues, identify synonyms, and apply words in context through a passage featuring Charlotte's Web. The lesson also introduces the noun suffix -tude, connecting vocabulary to geography terms like latitude and altitude.

Section 1

The Root 'class': Group and Division

Let's explore words that all stem from the Latin root 'class', which means 'group' or 'class'. These words help us organize and categorize the world around us.

Key Words

WordDefinition
classic (n.)A work of art, music, or literature that has been valued by people for a long time
classical (adj.)1. Related to Greek or Roman language or culture. 2. Describing a type of music that follows certain rules and standards that were created more than a hundred years ago
classification (n.)An arrangement, a division into groups or classes
classify (v.)To sort into groups or classes

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Section 2

The Root 'grat': Being Thankful

Get ready to show some appreciation! All of these words share the Latin root 'grat', which is all about being 'thankful' or 'pleasing'.

Key Words

WordDefinition
gratify (v.)To satisfy, to please
gratitude (n.)Thanks, a feeling of thankfulness
gratuity (n.)A tip, money given in thanks for service
ungrateful (adj.)Not thankful, unappreciative

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Section 1

The Root 'class': Group and Division

Let's explore words that all stem from the Latin root 'class', which means 'group' or 'class'. These words help us organize and categorize the world around us.

Key Words

WordDefinition
classic (n.)A work of art, music, or literature that has been valued by people for a long time
classical (adj.)1. Related to Greek or Roman language or culture. 2. Describing a type of music that follows certain rules and standards that were created more than a hundred years ago
classification (n.)An arrangement, a division into groups or classes
classify (v.)To sort into groups or classes

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Section 2

The Root 'grat': Being Thankful

Get ready to show some appreciation! All of these words share the Latin root 'grat', which is all about being 'thankful' or 'pleasing'.

Key Words

WordDefinition
gratify (v.)To satisfy, to please
gratitude (n.)Thanks, a feeling of thankfulness
gratuity (n.)A tip, money given in thanks for service
ungrateful (adj.)Not thankful, unappreciative

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Chapter 4: Lesson 13-15

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    Lesson 15: Locating Technical Skills