Word Dissection Lesson #4

Make a flashcard for each word part. On the front of the card, write the word part. (Front of card) bio __ On the back of the card at the top, write the definition for the word part. In the middle, write a sample word and its definition. (Back of card) life Example: biology = study of life

the/theo= Theology = study of god Monotheism = belief in one God god Examples: Theology = study of god Monotheism = belief in one God the/theo= god Theism = belief in God

mis__= Misadvise = to badly advise Misbehave – badly behave Examples: Misadvise = to badly advise Misbehave – badly behave mis__= bad (badly/wrong/ wrongly) Misspell = wrongly spell

phon/phono/ phone/phony= Examples: Phonology = the study of sound Phonics = having to do with sound phon/phono/ phone/phony= sound (tone) Phonometer = Measuring sound

astr/astro= Astrology = the study of stars/space Examples: Astrology = the study of stars/space Astrologist = specialist about stars and/or space astr/astro= Star (space) Astrotheology = study of stars & god

techn/ techno= Technology = study of a skill Examples: Technology = study of a skill Polytechnic = having to do with many skills techn/ techno= skill (craft) Zootechnics= having to do with skill with animals

en = In (completely/ to) Encircle = to completely circle Examples: Encircle = to completely circle Enclose = to completely close in Enslave = to completely slave (or put in slavery) en = In (completely/ to) Encage = to cage in

em = In ( completely/to) Emblaze = completely ablaze Examples: Emblaze = completely ablaze Empower = to give complete power em = In ( completely/to)