Advanced RootsGrade 6 English for Kids
Spect, struct, dict, chron! Unlock big words with roots.
Advanced Roots helps sixth graders unlock big words with Greek and Latin roots: spect means look, struct means build, dict means say, graph means write and chron means time. Kids type and decode challenging vocabulary.
- Grade 6 · Ages 11–12
- 4 games
- 27 practice questions
- About 15 min
- Hear and Type
- Missing Roots
- What Does It Mean?
- Root Sentences
English typing course · Grade 6
Advanced Roots · Learning goals
What Your Child Will Learn
Use roots to unlock big words: spect means look, struct means build, dict means say, graph means write and chron means time.
- Hear and Type
- Missing Roots
- What Does It Mean?
- Root Sentences
Why it matters
Why This Matters for Kids
Decode any text
Roots help kids understand words like chronological and inspection in science, history and literature.
Test success
Vocabulary questions on reading tests often reward knowing word parts.
Lifelong vocabulary
Root knowledge keeps paying off through high school and beyond.
Inside Advanced Roots
How the Course Works
Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.
Step 1 · Game
Hear and Type
Listen and type each word with a root. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)
Step 2 · Game
Missing Roots
Type the missing root. Fill in the missing letters. (8 exercises)
Step 3 · Game
What Does It Mean?
Hear the meaning, then type the word. Hear a word and type it. (6 exercises)
Step 4 · Game
Root Sentences
Type sentences with root words. Hear a sentence and type it. (5 exercises)
Word list
Grade 6 Words and Sentences to Type
A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.
- inspect(verb)
- spectator(noun)
- perspective(noun)
- instruct(verb)
- destruction(noun)
- contradict(verb)
- dictionary(noun)
- biography(noun)
- chronological(adjective)
- geology(noun)
- “Spectators filled the stadium.”
- “Look the word up in the dictionary.”
- “The storm caused great destruction.”
- “I read a biography of a scientist.”
- “List the events in chronological order.”
For parents
Try It at Home
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Parent Tip
Play "root detective": find a word with a root in a news article or book and explain what it means from its parts.
Advanced Roots · Questions from parents
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this course for?
Advanced Roots is a grade 6 english course for kids ages 11–12. That is Year 7 english in the UK and Year 6 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
What will my child learn?
Use roots to unlock big words: spect means look, struct means build, dict means say, graph means write and chron means time. Along the way they practice: Hear and Type; Missing Roots; What Does It Mean?; Root Sentences.
How long does the course take?
About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Is this course free?
Advanced Roots is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
Does my child need to read well to use it?
No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.
Can we use it for homeschool?
Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.
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