Root Words Concentration Game
Match each root words to their meanings.
Move the mouse over the cards to watch them flip over to reveal the root word meanings and example words containing the root words.
Latin root meaning “to write”
She wrote a short 'scribble' in the margin to remember the idea.
Latin root meaning “to look”
The crowd watched the fireworks with awe and 'spectacle'.
Latin root meaning “to build”
The team worked together to 'construct' a strong argument.
Latin root meaning “to say or speak”
The teacher used a 'dictionary' to explain unfamiliar words.
Latin root meaning “to carry”
She used a backpack to 'transport' her books to school.
Latin root meaning “to break”
A loud noise 'interrupted' the speaker during the assembly.
Before starting the game, introduce each root word with a quick visual or gesture. For example, stretch your arms wide for geo (earth), or pretend to drink water for hydr. These simple movements help students anchor meaning and make the matching game more memorable.
"This game turned root word review into a classroom favorite. My students were so focused on matching pairs, they didn’t even realize how much vocabulary they were absorbing!" — Ms. R., 5th Grade Teacher, North Carolina
Tips for using vocabulary games in centers, morning work, and independent practice.
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