Greek Roots "Ant" and "Anti" Worksheet

Grades

Standards

RF.4.3.A
RF.4.3

Formats

About the Greek Roots "Ant" and "Anti" Worksheet

Greek Roots "Ant" and "Anti" focuses on developing students' understanding of word structure and syllabification through the exploration of common Greek root words. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Greek Roots Ant and Anti introduces students to ten different words containing these Greek roots while teaching them how to break words into syllables using the hash symbol as a delimiter.

The worksheet provides a clear example with the word "antagonist" and progresses through increasingly complex words like "antidepressant" and "antibiotic." Students practice identifying syllable breaks in words with varying levels of difficulty, enhancing their phonological awareness and vocabulary development. Each exercise includes space for writing the syllable divisions and recording the total number of syllables, making it an effective tool for building word analysis skills.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

Understanding the meaning and usage of Greek roots "ant" and "anti" in English vocabulary
Developing skills in breaking down complex words into syllables
Recognition of common prefixes and their impact on word meaning

Learning Outcomes

Students will accurately divide 80% of the given words into syllables within one class period
Students will correctly identify and count syllables in multisyllabic words with 90% accuracy
Students will demonstrate understanding of Greek roots through proper word segmentation

Cognitive

This interactive worksheet enhances phonological awareness through syllable segmentation
Students develop analytical skills by identifying word patterns and structures

Psychomotor

Students practice handwriting skills while completing the worksheet exercises
Interactive syllable division improves fine motor control and spatial awareness

Affective

Building confidence through successful completion of progressive worksheet tasks
Developing appreciation for word origins through interactive learning

Reinforce

This worksheet encourages collaborative learning through peer discussion of syllable patterns
Interactive group activities reinforce understanding of Greek roots in everyday vocabulary

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.4.3

Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

RF.4.3.a

Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context.