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Greek and Latin Roots: Gotta Catch 'Em All (Course 1)
Ben Burge
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(61)
In this weekly 8-week course, based on the popular video game franchise, students will "collect" Greek and Latin Roots in order to expand their vocabulary and better the English language.
Class experience
Does your child have a love of collecting things? If so, you're in the right place! Research has shown that one of the keys to reading comprehension success is vocabulary. This class provides a live, interactive space for children to practice using vocabulary and developing skills that give them an increased understanding of unknown words. According to the British Council: "More than 150,000 words of English are derived from Greek words" and Dictionary.com reminds us that "About 80...
In this course, students will: 1) Use Greek and Latin roots to find the meaning of new vocabulary words. 2) Use Greek and Latin roots to explain the structure of English and other languages. 3) Identify how the cultures of Greece and Rome have influenced their culture.
Learners will need the following items: -A device that can read PDF files (for HW assignments). -A notebook for recording in-class (and HW) exercises. -A pen or pencil -A pack of 3 x 5 index cards for recording vocabulary -1 large Ziploc bag (for storing index cards) -Red & green markers or colored pencils
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
--To assess student comprehension of root use, I will be utilizing the Kahoot app weekly. Students must have access to a second device for Kahoot. I will be using screen share for the Kahoot questions. --Dictionary.com will be screen shared to demonstrate the application of etymologies in the English language. Some students may be asked to look up definitions on Dictionary.com in class or for homework.
History of Ancient Rome for Kids--https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome.php Evolution of the Alphabet [Earliest Forms to Modern Roman -- https://youtu.be/3kGuN8WIGNc Elmentary Video Adventures [Life in Ancient Rome] -- https://youtu.be/4DWTE4cMH6M
Hello! Glad you decided to take a look at my classes! I am excited to return to Outschool after a short hiatus and am very much looking forward to leading you in this journey of learning. While holding a Bachelor of Arts in English...
Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-6 learners per class
