Grade 4 students explore the Latin roots voc (voice, to speak) and dict (to say) through ten vocabulary words including vocal, vocation, contradict, predict, and verdict, drawn from Chapter 1 of Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book 6. Lessons build word knowledge through synonym matching, context clues, and fill-in-the-blank exercises, while also introducing the prefix pre- with words like preview, prehistoric, and prevent.
Section 1
Speaking with 'voc'
Let's explore words that come from the Latin root voc, meaning 'word', 'voice', or 'to speak'. These words all have something to do with using your voice or having a special calling.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| avocation | (n.) a hobby or activity done for enjoyment |
| vocal | (adj.) relating to the voice or speaking |
| vocalist | (n.) a person who sings |
| vocation | (n.) a person’s main job or career |
Section 2
The Power of 'dict'
Now for the Latin root dict, which means 'to speak' or 'to say'. Words with this root are all about the power and action of speaking.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| addictive | (adj.) causing a strong desire to keep doing something |
| contradict | (v.) to say the opposite of something |
| dictation | (n.) the act of saying words for someone to write down |
| dictator | (n.) a ruler with total power |
| predict | (v.) to say what will happen in the future |
| verdict | (n.) a final decision made by a jury |
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Section 1
Speaking with 'voc'
Let's explore words that come from the Latin root voc, meaning 'word', 'voice', or 'to speak'. These words all have something to do with using your voice or having a special calling.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| avocation | (n.) a hobby or activity done for enjoyment |
| vocal | (adj.) relating to the voice or speaking |
| vocalist | (n.) a person who sings |
| vocation | (n.) a person’s main job or career |
Section 2
The Power of 'dict'
Now for the Latin root dict, which means 'to speak' or 'to say'. Words with this root are all about the power and action of speaking.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| addictive | (adj.) causing a strong desire to keep doing something |
| contradict | (v.) to say the opposite of something |
| dictation | (n.) the act of saying words for someone to write down |
| dictator | (n.) a ruler with total power |
| predict | (v.) to say what will happen in the future |
| verdict | (n.) a final decision made by a jury |
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