Grade 3 students explore the Latin roots circ (around) and cycl (revolving) in this vocabulary lesson from Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book 5. Students learn eight words including circuit, circulate, semicircle, cycle, cyclone, recycle, and unicycle, building word meaning through root clues, synonyms, and context exercises. The lesson also introduces the number prefixes uni-, bi-, and tri- to extend understanding of word structure.
Section 1
The Root 'circ' - Going Around
Let's start with words that move 'around' things, all thanks to the root 'circ'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| circuit | (n.) a complete path or route that goes around |
| circular | (adj.) having the shape of a circle |
| circulate | (v.) to move around or pass from place to place |
| semicircle | (n.) half of a circle |
Section 2
The Root 'cycl' - Revolving & Repeating
Now for words that are all about 'revolving' or 'repeating' patterns, powered by the root 'cycl'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| cycle | (n.) a series of events that repeat in a pattern |
| cyclone | (n.) a strong windstorm that spins in a circle |
| recycle | (v.) to use something again by processing it |
| unicycle | (n.) a vehicle with one wheel |
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Section 1
The Root 'circ' - Going Around
Let's start with words that move 'around' things, all thanks to the root 'circ'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| circuit | (n.) a complete path or route that goes around |
| circular | (adj.) having the shape of a circle |
| circulate | (v.) to move around or pass from place to place |
| semicircle | (n.) half of a circle |
Section 2
The Root 'cycl' - Revolving & Repeating
Now for words that are all about 'revolving' or 'repeating' patterns, powered by the root 'cycl'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| cycle | (n.) a series of events that repeat in a pattern |
| cyclone | (n.) a strong windstorm that spins in a circle |
| recycle | (v.) to use something again by processing it |
| unicycle | (n.) a vehicle with one wheel |
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