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Greek and Latin Roots

5th Grade · English · Easy · about 10 minutes

L.5.4b | Greek and Latin Roots - Easy level

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Standards referenced

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.4b — Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).

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