Latin Roots Expedition
Understand the Latin root 'port' meaning 'to carry'
Spell words containing the 'port' root correctly
Create connections between word roots and spiritual concepts
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”
— Matthew 28:19 (WEB)Just as 'port' means to carry, Christians are called to 'carry' the Gospel message to others
Play a quick game where students pretend to 'import' and 'export' different objects around the classroom, introducing the concept of 'carrying'
Explain the Latin root 'port' meaning 'to carry', showing how it appears in words like portable, transport, import, export, and report
Create a decorated box representing how we 'carry' God's love to others
Simpler: Pre-write some suggested ways to share love
Challenge: Research missionary stories of 'carrying' the Gospel
Share decorated boxes and discuss how we can 'carry' God's love
Dear God, help us to carry Your love to others, just like we carry words that start with 'port'.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore another exciting Latin root about writing!
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,”
— Matthew 28:19 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Gospel Carrier Charades - act out ways to share God's message
Latin roots provide insight into word meanings and spelling strategies
Children might find it challenging to see connections between roots and meanings
Ability to identify 'port' words and understand their basic meaning