Understanding the Root SCOPE: Seeing and Observing

The scientist used a microscope to examine the tiny bacteria. Based on the context and the root 'scope,' what does microscope mean?

• A tool for weighing objects
• A tool for recording sounds
• A tool for making small things look bigger
• A tool for measuring distance

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The doctor needed to use a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heartbeat.

What does the root 'scope' suggest about this tool?

• It helps you measure temperature
• It helps you take pictures
• It helps you examine or observe something
• It helps you see inside the body

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The astronomer pointed her telescope toward the stars to study distant planets.

Based on the root 'scope,' what is the main purpose of a telescope?

• To send messages to space
• To create maps of the earth
• To measure the temperature of stars
• To make far away things visible for observation

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

If you break down the word 'microscope' using Greek roots, what does 'micro' + 'scope' literally mean?

• Large + to hear
• Fast + to measure
• Tiny + to touch
• Small + to see/observe

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The word 'periscope' is used in submarines.

If 'peri' means 'around' and 'scope' means 'to see,' what does a periscope do?

• It purifies the air
• It sends radio signals
• It measures the depth of water
• It allows you to see around or above obstacles

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

When we say someone has a 'broad scope of knowledge,' what are we describing about their knowledge?

• How loudly they can speak about topics
• How well they can remember facts
• How quickly they can learn new things
• The wide range or extent of what they can observe and understand

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

A kaleidoscope creates beautiful, changing patterns.

Based on the root 'scope,' what is the main function of this device?

• To play musical sounds
• To store small objects
• To provide visual (able to be seen) observation of colorful patterns
• To measure light intensity

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

If 'horoscope' contains the root 'scope,' and 'horo' relates to time, what does a horoscope claim to do?

• To measure how long events take
• To record historical events
• To set alarm clocks
• To observe or see into future time periods

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

The prefix 'tele' means 'far' or 'distant.'

How does this help explain what a telephone does compared to a telescope?

• Telephone lets you hear from far away; telescope lets you see far away
• Telephone is newer technology than telescope
• Both devices work exactly the same way
• Telephone is smaller than telescope

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

A gyroscope is a spinning wheel used for navigation.

Even though it spins, why might it still contain the root 'scope'?

• It measures temperature changes
• It creates colorful patterns
• It helps observe and determine direction and position
• It makes things look larger

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B