See the picture below for an example of a stem map using the stem "anti". Remember EACH STEM MAP MUST HAVE:
-Stem word-Stem word meaning
-4 related words that contain the stems
-The corresponding 4 definitions of those words
-4 symbols/pictures that go along with those words to connect them to the stems meaning
GET CREATIVE WITH THIS!
-Stem word-Stem word meaning
-4 related words that contain the stems
-The corresponding 4 definitions of those words
-4 symbols/pictures that go along with those words to connect them to the stems meaning
GET CREATIVE WITH THIS!
Week 1 Stems
ante (before) antebellum, anterior
anti (against) antibody, antithesis
bi (two) bicycle, binoculars, bilateral
circum (around) circumference, circumspect
com (together) communication, combination, combo
Week 2 Stems
con (together) contact, conjunction
de (down) deposit, demolish
dis (away) distract, dismiss
equi (equal) equilateral; equitable
extra (beyond) extraterrestrial, extravagant
Week 3 Stems
inter (between) interstate, international
intra (within) intracellular, intravenous
intro (into) introduce, introspective
mal (bad) malignant, malicious
mis (bad) mistake, misfire
WEEK 4 STEMS
non (not) nonstop, nonprofit, nonchalant
post (after) post graduate, postscript, postlude
pre (before) prelude, preposition, premonition
semi (half) semitone, semicircle, semiweekly
sub (under) subtract, subterranean, submarine
Week 5 Stems
super (over) supervise, supercede, supernatural
syn (together) synthesize, synonym, synopsis
sym (together) symbol, symmetry, symphony
tri (three) tricycle, triangle, triceratops
un (not) unfit, undone, unequal, unconventional
Week 6 Stems
archy (government) monarchy, anarchy
ard (always) coward, dullard
cide (kill) pesticide, homicide
ician (specialist) technician, beautician, musician
itis (inflammation) appendicitis, bronchitis, arthritis
Week 7 Stems
aqua (water) aquarium, aquatic
audi (hear) audience, audiologist
bell (war) antebellum, rebellion
cap (take) capture, captive
cise (cut) precise, concise
Week 8 Stems
bio (life) biology, biography
auto (self) automatic, autobiography
port (carry) transport, import
scrib (write) inscribe, scribble
logy (science) meterology, geology
Week 9 Stems
dict (say) dictation, predict
cred (believe) credible, discredit
cent (one hundred) century, centipede
neo (new) neonatal, neoclassic
ad (to) addition, adhesive
Week 10 Stems
cede (go) precede, recede, concede
miss (send) dismiss, missile, admission
centri (center) centrifugal, concentric, decentralize
biblio (book) bible, bibliography, bibliomania
anthropo (man) anthropology, anthropomorphic, misanthrope
Week 11 Stems
homo (same) homogenize, homonym, homophone
spec (look) spectacles, spectator, inspect
duct (lead) conduct, product, induct
fer (carry) transfer, defer, infer
pend (hang) pendulum, pending, dependent
Week 12 Stems
micro (small) microscope, microwave, microphone
hydro (water) hydroplane, hydroponics, hydrogen
photo (light) photograph, photosynthesis, photogenic
pan (all) pandemic, panorama, pantheon
penta (five) pentagon, pentathlon, pentagra
Week 13 Stems
tele (far) telescope, telephone
vid (look) video, evidence
omni (all) omnipotent, omnivorous
ex (out) exit, except
poly (many) polygon, polyvalent
Week 14 Stems
re (again) return, review, retouch
hypo (under) hypothermia, hypocrite, hypothesis
pseudo (false) pseudonym, pseudoscience
neuro (nerve) neurology, neurosurgeon, neuron
tomy (cut) tonsillectomy, appendectomy, lobotomy
Week 15 Stems
hema (blood) hematoma, hematology
proto (first) prototype, protozoan
phon (sound) phonics, symphony
mono (one) monotheistic, monotone
viv (life) vivid, vivacious
Week 16 Stems
morph (shape) morphology, mesomorph
vest (clothes) vestibule, vest
bene (good) benefit, benevolent
pond (weight) ponder, preponderant
corp (body) corporal, corpse
Week 17 Stems
dorm (sleep) dormitory, dormant
pater (father) paternity, patriarch
nov (new) novice, innovate
punct (point) puncture, punctual
ject (throw) eject, reject
Week 18 Stems
tion (act or state) action, completion
loco (place) locomotive, location
dox (opinion) orthodox, paradox
amphi (both) amphibious, amphibian
magn (great) magnificent, magnanimous
Week 19 Stems
eu(good) euphoric, euphemism
endo(within) endocrine, endoscopy
phobia (fear) hydrophobia, claustrophobia
ortho (straight) orthodontics, orthopedic
put (think) compute, reputation
Week 20 Stems
ver (true) verify, verdict
matri (mother) matriarch, matrimony
mega (large) megaphone, megaton
pop (people) population, populate
sangui (blood) sanguine, sanguinary