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Vocabulary I: Full Year Curriculum With Latin Roots
Mrs. Rose - Reading, Writing, and Spelling
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(312)
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Struggling to read, spell, or understand multi-syllable words? This class teaches students common Latin word roots and prefixes. Students can expect to see improved reading comprehension, writing skills, spelling, and test scores.
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Follows Orton-Gillingham Curriculum
PLEASE NOTE -- Part I (Latin) and Part II (Greek) can be taken in ANY ORDER. Learning Greek and Latin roots can be incredibly helpful for several reasons: Greek and Latin roots form the basis of many English words, so understanding them can help your student figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words. For example, the root "tele" means "distant," so words like "television" and "telephone" refer to devices that allow communication from a distance. By understanding the meanings of roots,...
- In this middle school vocabulary class, students will master Latin roots and prefixes to expand their working vocabulary, improve reading comprehension, and enhance writing skills.
I have taught in my homeschool for 20+ years and taught ESL for 10+ years online -- spelling is just a challenge! English is such a mish-mash of other languages that it creates some crazy ways to spell words. Learning roots and common prefixes and suffixes helps build vocabulary which can then be applied to writing and reading comprehension. Practice and reinforcement are the best tools for learning these words...games and friends make the learning fun! In addition to teaching my own kids, I have a journalism degree from Penn State, and I am IMSE Orton-Gillingham trained in phonics and reading instruction.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Practice! Practice! Practice! Optional activities sent out after class each week.
A ready-to-learn attitude, some paper, and a pencil or pen! (or a dry erase board) The week's list will be posted after class.
Joined February, 2020
4.8
312reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University
I'm a word nerd at heart, deeply passionate about delving into word origins, uncovering the myriad meanings of words, and exploring how we use language in our everyday lives. My passion is to develop a love of lifelong learning and to help...
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Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 56 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class
