1. Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary  Scrip, Script,  Cred,  Jur, Jus, and Jud English words come from many languages, including Greek and Latin.

2. Learning Objective

3. I can use root 1 words to determine 2 the meaning of unknown words. L 4 1. A root is a word part that usually cannot stand alone as a word. 2. Determine means to agree on something.

4. The root_____ means____. Therefore, _______ means ________. Sentence Frames

5. Root: Scrip, Script to write

6. 1.Script: a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted out The actor had to memorize the script for the play.

7. The root script- means to write. Therefore, script means a set of papers with writing that will be read and acted out.

8. 2.Subscription: a written agreement to buy a magazine or newspaper for a certain amount of time “Are you going to renew your subscription to Premier when it expires?”

9. The root script- means to write. Therefore, subscription means a written agreement to buy a magazine or newspaper for a certain amount of time.

10. 3. Postscript: post + script (after) (writing) Dear Sarah, I like your new hair style. It was nice to see you. From, Julie P.S. Call me when you come into town again. P.S.; a short bit or writing added after a letter is finished

11. The root script- means to write. Therefore, postscript means a short bit or writing added after a letter is finished, or P.S.

12. Root:Cred believe

13. 4. Credential: A document that proves a person is believable All teachers have a credential to prove that they have met all requirements of the state.

14. The root cred- means to believe. Therefore, credential means a document that proves a person is believable.

15. 5.discredit: to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue During a debate, differing perspectives may try to discredit each other.

16. The root cred- means to believe. Therefore, discredit means to refuse to believe; to reject as untrue

17. 6.credible: believable, reliable The sunrise over the mountains offers credible evidence that the Earth rotates.

18. The root cred- means to believe. Therefore, credible means believable, reliable

19. Root: Jur, Jus, Jud Law, Justice

20. 7. Justice: fairness; rightfulness The Pledge of Allegiance ends with the phrase ….”with Liberty and Justice for all”.

21. The root jus- means law and justice. Therefore, justice means fair; right

22. 8.Jury: a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truth The jury listened to all the evidence before they had to deliver a verdict.

23. The root jur- means law and justice. Therefore, jury means a group of people sworn to uphold the laws and to determine the truth.

24. 9. Judge: an expert in law The judge listened carefully to what the witness had to say.

25. The root jur- means law and justice. Therefore, jurist means an expert in law.

26. 10.perjury: To break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath Laws against perjury are very strict.

27. The root jur- means law and justice. Therefore, perjury means to break the law by lying; to break a formal promise; to break an oath

28. It’s time to…. Show what you know! Think about a Greek or Latin root that means: Write the sentence frame on your white board and the correct root that goes with the definition. The root _______ means ________ Therefore _____ means _________. Choose a vocabulary word using this root and write the sentence frame filling in the blanks. script- to write to believecred- law and justice jur-, jus-,jud-