In this Grade 3 vocabulary lesson from Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book 5, Chapter 2, students explore the Latin and Greek roots tele (far away) and astr (star; outer space) to build understanding of eight key words including telescope, astronaut, teleconference, and astronomy. Students practice using root clues, identifying synonyms, and applying words in context to strengthen their vocabulary skills. The lesson also extends learning by introducing related -scope words such as microscope, periscope, and kaleidoscope.
Section 1
Words from the Root 'tele' (far away)
Let's explore words that help us connect, see, and sell from a distance, all thanks to the root 'tele'!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| telecast | (n.) a program broadcast on television |
| teleconference | (n.) a meeting held over the phone or video |
| telegraph | (n.) a machine used to send messages over long distances |
| telemarketing | (n.) the selling of products by calling people on the phone |
| telescope | (n.) an instrument used to see distant objects |
Section 2
Words from the Root 'astr' (star)
Now, let's look to the stars with words built on the root 'astr', taking us into outer space!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| astronaut | (n.) a person trained to travel in space |
| astronomical | (adj.) extremely large |
| astronomy | (n.) the study of stars, planets, and space |
Book overview
Jump across lessons in the current chapter without opening the full course modal.
Continue this chapter
Expand to review the lesson summary and core properties.
Section 1
Words from the Root 'tele' (far away)
Let's explore words that help us connect, see, and sell from a distance, all thanks to the root 'tele'!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| telecast | (n.) a program broadcast on television |
| teleconference | (n.) a meeting held over the phone or video |
| telegraph | (n.) a machine used to send messages over long distances |
| telemarketing | (n.) the selling of products by calling people on the phone |
| telescope | (n.) an instrument used to see distant objects |
Section 2
Words from the Root 'astr' (star)
Now, let's look to the stars with words built on the root 'astr', taking us into outer space!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| astronaut | (n.) a person trained to travel in space |
| astronomical | (adj.) extremely large |
| astronomy | (n.) the study of stars, planets, and space |
Book overview
Jump across lessons in the current chapter without opening the full course modal.
Continue this chapter