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Spelling Sort 25 Greek Root Words Greek Root Words • Graph means writing, recording, or written. • Meter means measure. • Phon means sound. • Photo means light. • Tele means far, distant, or complete. • Some words use more than one Greek root word Phonograph •any soundreproducing machine using records in the form of cylinders or discs •People listened to music on a phonograph in the 1920’s. Symphony •a concert performed by a symphony orchestra •The 5th Grade went to the symphony to hear classical music. Phonics •a method of teaching reading and spelling based upon the phonetic interpretation of ordinary spelling •In kindergarten they use phonics to teach word sounds. Telephone •an apparatus, system, or process for transmission of sound or speech to a distant point, esp. by an electric device •Old telephones require the user to dial the number with a rotary dial. Xylophone •a musical instrument consisting of a graduated series of wooden bars, usually sounded by striking with small wooden hammers •I had an xylophone when I was little. Micrometer •any of various devices for measuring minute distances •The glass fragment was so small the crime scene investigator used a micrometer to measure it. Centimeter •one 100th of a meter, equivalent to 0.3937 inch •A centimeter is smaller than an inch! Wow! Perimeter •the border or outer boundary of a twodimensional figure •How do we find the perimeter of this shape? Thermometer •an instrument for measuring temperature •The thermometer indicates that it is very cold outside. Barometer •any instrument that measures atmospheric pressure •The weather man uses a barometer to measure pressure in the atmosphere. Telegraph •an apparatus, system, or process for transmitting messages or signals to a distant place •During the Civil War the telegraph was used to send battle plans. Autograph •a person's own signature •My father has a baseball with Babe Ruth’s autograph. Graphic •a computergenerated image •Some movies use computer graphic pictures. Biography •a written account of another person's life •Lebron James’ biography was written by Ryan Jones. Photosynthesis •the synthesis of complex organic materials using sunlight as the source of energy •Plants use photosynthesis to produce their food. Photocopy •a photographic reproduction of a document, print, or the like •Teachers make a photocopy of worksheets for their students. Photojournalist •journalism in which photography dominates written copy, as in certain magazines •Photojournalist make their living by taking pictures. Television •a set for receiving television broadcasts •I am getting a new television for my birthday. Telecommunication •the transmission of information, as words, sounds, or images, usually over great distances •Satellites are needed for telecommunication Telescope •an optical instrument for making distant objects appear larger and therefore nearer •I love to look through my telescope at the moon. Teleconference •a business meeting, educational session, etc., conducted among participants in different locations via telecommunication s equipment •They were holding a teleconference because Jack could not attend the meeting. Telethon •a television broadcast lasting several hours, esp. one soliciting support for a charity •They used movie stars in the telethon to raise money for earthquake victims. Telephoto •noting or pertaining to telephotography •The photographer used a telephoto lens to take pictures of the airplane. Photograph •a picture produced by photography •I took a good photograph of the tigers at the zoo. Sort 25 • • • • • phonograph telegraph graphic autograph biography • • • • • •symphony •phonics •telephone •xylophone television telecommunications telescope teleconference telethon •photosynthesis •photocopy •telephoto •photograph •photojournalist • • • • • thermometer barometer micrometer centimeter perimeter