Ancient Greece - Prefixes and Suffixes Labels

Labels of thirteen prefixes and suffixes commonly used today, which were derived from the Ancient Greek language. Provided in PDF format and also Word so you can edit or add to.

Ideas for use:

• Add to working wall (some could go on maths working wall) with slips of paper and challenge pupils to add words that include these suffixes and prefixes.
• Lesson starter - how may words with the prefix ‘geo’ or ‘tele’ can you think of in 1 minute?
• Use as part of a spelling lesson to introduce the concept of prefixes and suffixes and the meanings that they convey.
• Provide as a stimulus for pupils when writing their own Ancient Greek Myths and Legends - can they use these suffixes and prefixes to inspire their character or place names?
• Build on this to explore prefixes and suffixes derived from Ancient Rome or Latin.

Words included (with translation):

• geo
• hex
• hydro
• mega
• micro
• octo
• pente
• phone
• photo
• poly
• scope
• techne
• tele