Vocabulary From Classical Roots, Grades 4 To 6

In this class, we will work with Lee Mountain's Vocabulary from Classical Roots, completing all 17 lessons together. I started using this workbook recently, and I have found it to be an outstanding tool for expanding understanding of the English language. Each chapter introduces a new set of Greek and Latin roots and prefixes, and provides a list of both "familiar" and "challenge" words that show the roots in action. For example, the first lesson's theme is "Balance," and features the roots 'equ' and 'pend' to create words like 'equality' and 'suspense'. Next, each chapter gives sets of exercises on which the student may practice usage and meaning. Exercises are varied and creative, and include working with synonyms and using words in context. With root meanings internalized, students will be able to approximate the meanings of words they have never seen--just by knowing the meaning of the roots or prefixes. 

During class, we will go over the roots for each lesson, exploring different words we can think of that contain the roots. Next, we will read definitions together and I will provide added perspective on word meanings and usage. Finally, we will complete the book exercises together that reinforce understanding of the roots and word meanings. 

Week 1: 
Class 1: Lessons 1,2 
Class 2: Lessons 3,4
Class 3: Lessons 5,6

Week 2: 
Class 1: Lessons 7,8
Class 2: Lessons 9,10
Class 3: Lessons 11,12

Week 3:
Class 1: Lessons 13, 14
Class 2: Lessons 15, 16
Class 3: Lesson 17