Enrichment Vocabulary Supersleuths With Greek and Latin Roots Part 2
In this 6-week course, 3rd-6th graders will continue to build their vocabulary by unlocking the mysteries of Greek and Latin roots. They will learn a new set of roots and build on the roots learned in the first class.
Kimberly M
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. There will be some optional activities. For example, I will ask the students to be on the lookout for the roots we have studied in class. If they find one of the roots in a book they are reading, they can post it on the word wall on Nearpod to share with the other students.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
THIS IS AN ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS. THERE ARE NO SCHEDULED MEETING TIMES. STUDENTS WILL WATCH THE RECORDED CLASSES AT A TIME THAT WORKS BEST FOR THEM. If you have earned your Vocabulary Supersleuth badge from Vocabulary Supersleuths Part 1, you are prepared to continue solving the mysteries of words! In this follow-up class, you will learn a whole new set of roots. We will use the roots from the first class, as well as our new roots, to determine the meanings of words. Students will write the roots and accompanying information on a set of note cards. They will add these note cards to their binder from the previous class. By the end of the session, they will have a nice resource to refer back to. Each class will follow the same general format. At the beginning of each class, I will review the roots from previous weeks before diving into our new content. Each week we will study 2-4 Greek and Latin roots. The roots we study each week will all be related. I will introduce 2-4 vocabulary words. This is where the detective work comes in! Students will try to find the root by looking at the vocabulary words. I will then discuss the meaning of the root. I will post a print-out in the classroom each week. Please print it out, and use it during class. Students can fill out the information on the print-out, then cut it out, and glue it onto the notecard. The students will need one notecard per root. They will use colored pencils to add information to each notecard so they can quickly locate the information they need. Each notecard will have the following information: - root - origin (Greek or Latin) - meaning - words containing these roots - pictures to help them remember the meaning I will also post some fun word games and puzzles in the classroom. For example, I will post Nearpod and Blooket links. One of the links will be for a memory game that uses the Greek and Latin roots. I encourage students to participate in the games. It is a fun way for them to work on the meaning of the roots. Some of the games also allow students to practice using the vocabulary words in sentences. This allows the students to see the usefulness of studying Greek and Latin roots. By working on these roots in varying activities, students will commit them to memory and have a good understanding of each root by the end of the session.
Learning Goals
Students will increase their vocabulary and improve their spelling skills.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Four Math-Related Roots
Students will be given a list of vocabulary words. From each set of vocabulary words, they will find the root, its meaning, and origin. For each root learned, students will make a notecard will all of this information. Lesson 2:
Three Math-Related Roots
Students will be given a list of vocabulary words. From each set of vocabulary words, they will find the root, its meaning, and origin. For each root learned, students will make a notecard will all of this information. Lesson 3:
Two Roots
Students will be given a list of vocabulary words. From each set of vocabulary words, they will find the root, its meaning, and origin. For each root learned, students will make a notecard will all of this information. Lesson 4:
Two Roots
Students will be given a list of vocabulary words. From each set of vocabulary words, they will find the root, its meaning, and origin. For each root learned, students will make a notecard will all of this information. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be using scissors, glue, and colored pencils, so parental guidance is suggested.
Supply List
Print-outs - These will be posted in the classroom each week. Please print it out prior to class. Colored pencils and eraser Scissors Glue A binder with notecards. This can be purchased at any store that sells school supplies. To get an idea of what it looks like, go to Amazon's website and search "Oxford Index Card Binder."
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a homeschooling mom, I have taught my own children Greek and Latin roots. This has prepared them well for the SAT, and has also helped them in their English classes. I also have a degree in elementary education.Reviews
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$12
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Ages: 8-12
