Some English words are made up of word parts, including Greek or Latin roots. A root is a central word part that has meaning. Unlike a base word, however, it cannot stand on its own.

If you know the meanings of the word parts, you can figure out the meaning of the word. For example:

Use Roots Work with a partner. Define each word. Use the chart above and a dictionary to find the meanings of the word parts and of the words. Discuss how the meaning of each root relates to the meaning of the whole word.

• 1. predict

• 2. bisect

• 3. program

• 4. prescribe

• 5. telegram

Some poems have short lines grouped in verses. Some poems have a single column of long lines. The font, or the style of the letters, can vary, too. The structure of a poem can add to a poem’s mood and meaning.

Discuss Structure Look at the short lines and the big, colorful letters in some of the verses from “Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich.” As a group, discuss how the length of the lines and the style of the letters add to the feeling of the poem and to its meaning.

Dramatize the Poem With a group, act out “Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich.” Speak clearly and with expression. Use body language and movements to add meaning. Notice how the poem’s structure helps you know how to communicate its mood and meaning.