Explore the Latin root fort in a graphic-novel-style story.
Greek and Latin roots form the basis of many words in the English language. Knowing these roots empowers you to unlock the meanings of unfamiliar words. This story includes words with the Latin root fort, which means strong.
Root Challenge
Directions
1. Write down the meaning of each word in red. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary.
2. Think of another word that contains fort.
3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.
This article was originally published in the September 2023 issue.
