Brainstorm a list of words with the root words

micro Sent/sens

Week 6Greek Rootmicro= small

• microscope• microchip• microorganism• microphone

Latin RootSent/sens= to feel

• consent• sensory• sentence• sentiment

Academic Words

articulate decompose

microscope

• An instrument used to observe or view small objects.

• We learned all of the parts of a microscope in science class.

microchip

• A small electronic device.• My dog had a microchip implanted under her

skin so we could find her if she ran away.

microorganism

• A small organism such as bacteria, a virus or fungus.

• Microorganisms can only be seen through a microscope.

microphone

•An instrument that converts sound waves.•Ryan Seacrest has a custom diamond encrusted microphone.

consent

• permission• I need my parents

written consent so I can go on the field trip.

sensory

• Using any of the five senses.• Adding sensory details to your story brings it

to life.

sentence

• A set of words to complete an idea. • Reread each sentence you write to make sure

it sounds right.

sentiment

• A feeling or emotion.• You have to be tough when you are a soldier

at war, there is no room for sentiment.

articulate

• To speak in a clear, fluent manner.• The baby is beginning to form articulate words

and phrases.

decompose

• When something decays, rots or breaks down.

• Bacteria and fungi help decompose organic matter.