1. Word Dissection Lesson #1

2. 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

3. __ology =
Examples: Biology = study of life
Study of (science of)

4. Bio =
Example:
Biology = study of life
life

5. Geo =
Examples: Geology = study of the earth
Earth

6. Zo/zoo =
Examples: Zoology = the study of animals
animal

7. Anthropo =
Examples: Anthropology = the study of man (humans)
Man (human)

8. Psycho =
Examples: Psychology = the study of the mind
Mind (soul)

9. Socio =
Examples: Sociology = the study of companions
Companion

10. Pre = Before (beforehand)
Examples: Prehistoric = before history (recorded history) Preschool = before school Preheat = heat beforehand
Pre =
Before (beforehand)
Predate = before the date

11. __ity = Being (condition of being)
Examples: Legality = being legal Reality = being real Modesty = being modest
Being (condition of being)
Absurdity = being absurd

12. Mono =
Examples: Monosyllable = one syllable Monorail = one rail
One (single)
Monotone = one tone

13. __ism = Being or belief in Terrorism = belief in terror Examples:
Americanism = being
American or belief in
America
Catholicism = being or belief in Catholic (faith)
Terrorism = belief in terror
__ism =
Being or belief in
(theory/practice/
process of)
Alcoholism = being alcoholic