In this Grade 3 vocabulary lesson from Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book 4, students explore the Latin roots grad (step, grade level) and sens (feeling, sensing) to build understanding of words like gradually, graduation, sensation, sensible, and sensitive. Exercises guide students through identifying synonyms, using vocabulary in context, and recognizing how the adverb suffix -ly changes meaning. The lesson connects word origins to everyday language, helping students develop lasting vocabulary skills.
Section 1
The Root 'grad': Words for Steps and Levels
Let's take it step-by-step with words from the root 'grad', which means 'step' or 'grade level'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| gradually | (adv.) slowly, little by little, step by step |
| graduate | (n.) a person who has finished a grade level or course of study |
| graduate | (v.) to finish a grade level or course of study |
| graduation | (n.) the ceremony or event of finishing a grade level or course of study |
Section 2
The Root 'sens': Words for Senses and Feelings
Let's get a feel for words from the root 'sens', which is all about feeling and awareness.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| sensation | (n.) a feeling that comes through one of your senses |
| sensational | (adj.) causing great excitement or interest |
| senseless | (adj.) foolish; without good reason or judgment |
| sensible | (adj.) wise; showing good judgment |
| sensitive | (adj.) quick to feel or react to things |
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Section 1
The Root 'grad': Words for Steps and Levels
Let's take it step-by-step with words from the root 'grad', which means 'step' or 'grade level'.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| gradually | (adv.) slowly, little by little, step by step |
| graduate | (n.) a person who has finished a grade level or course of study |
| graduate | (v.) to finish a grade level or course of study |
| graduation | (n.) the ceremony or event of finishing a grade level or course of study |
Section 2
The Root 'sens': Words for Senses and Feelings
Let's get a feel for words from the root 'sens', which is all about feeling and awareness.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| sensation | (n.) a feeling that comes through one of your senses |
| sensational | (adj.) causing great excitement or interest |
| senseless | (adj.) foolish; without good reason or judgment |
| sensible | (adj.) wise; showing good judgment |
| sensitive | (adj.) quick to feel or react to things |
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