Exploring Latin Roots: pel/puls

In this lesson, students explore the Latin roots 'pel' and 'poles', which mean to drive or push. The teacher provides examples such as 'compel', 'compulsion', 'expel', 'repel', and 'propel', explaining their meanings and uses. The lesson emphasizes understanding how these roots form words and their applications. Students are encouraged to write words using these roots and reflect on their meanings as part of an exit ticket activity.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Learning about Latin roots

• Solving math problems

• Drawing a picture

• Reading a story

What does the Latin root 'pel' mean?

• To lift

• To drive or push

• To pull

• To carry

What does the prefix 'com' mean when combined with 'pel'?

• Against

• With or together

• Before

• After

What does the word 'compel' mean?

• To drive or push together

• To pull apart

• To lift up

• To carry away

What is a 'compulsion'?

• A feeling of being tired

• A feeling of being relaxed

• A feeling of being happy

• A feeling of being driven or pushed to do something

What does 'expel' mean?

• To push out

• To pull in

• To carry away

• To lift up

What is the result of being expelled?

• Inclusion

• Expulsion

• Attraction

• Promotion

What does 'repel' mean?

• To carry away

• To lift up

• To push away

• To pull in

What is the result of being repelled?

• Promotion

• Repulsion

• Attraction

• Inclusion

What should you do for the exit ticket?

• Read a story

• Draw a picture

• Solve a math problem

• Write a word with 'pel' or 'poles' and explain its meaning