Latin and Greek Roots to Improve Vocabulary
Learn Latin and Greek root words by utilizing 100 of the most common root words to understand the construction of more complex modern English words. Discover root word meanings and how prefixes and suffixes contribute to word definition.
Mark Tyson B.A., M.A.
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What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. A homework assignment for each set of 25 root words will be provided.Assessment
This class utilizes GIMKIT games to enhance understanding. The game gives the teacher a report that shows a percentage of how each student performed at matching the root words with it's meaning. (It's an exam masquerading as a fun game!)Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Students will learn the origins of modern English words by studying Latin and Greek root words. This class covers the top 100 most used Greek and Latin root words. (25 each week) Students will be able to add prefixes and suffixes to form various vocabulary words. Such as the root word SCRIPT (to write) add pre- and -ion to form the word preSCRIPTion, or P.S. PostSCRIPT meaning after writing and so forth. Homework will consist of several vocabulary words formed from often used root words. A root word will be provided for study of meaning and then other words will be formed by adding prefixes and suffixes. (some memorization of root words will be required) We will also look at how adding prefixes and suffixes change or enhance the original meaning of the root word. References to familiar words will aid in understanding where appropriate as in the root word ALBUS meaning (white) or CHRONOS, CHRON meaning time as in CHRONological order. This class is designed to aid with spelling and grammar as well as contextual word meaning.
Learning Goals
By learning one hundred plus of both Latin and Greek root words, each student has the potential to understand at least five words per root word learned, meaning after this course, each student could possibly increase their vocabulary by five hundred words.
Other Details
Supply List
A list of prefixes, suffixes and the 100 most common Greek and Latin root words are provided as attachments and should be printed out for class as we will use them often.
3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English from National University
Bachelor's Degree in English from New York Institute of Technology
Under the pen name of Cleave Bourbon, I have completed and published 6 fantasy novels and I have three more in development (I usually have at least three writing projects going at all times.) I have been teaching English in both public school (English 1-4) and online for over 15 years. I have also earned a B.A in English and Culture and a M.A. in English and Literature. Reviews
Live Group Class
$99
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 310 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-17
1-11 learners per class
