Explore the Greek root dem in a graphic-novel-style story.
Learning Objective: Students will determine the meaning of unknown words by using meaningful word parts.
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 Greek root dem, which means people.
Root Challenge
Directions:
1. Write down the meaning of each word in purple. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary.
2. Find another word that contains the root dem.
3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.
This article was originally published in the November 2026 issue.
