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Vocabulary I: Latin Roots

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.
Mrs. Rose - Reading, Writing, and Spelling
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Practice! Practice! Practice! Optional activities sent out after class each week.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Why Learn Latin Roots?
✨Decode New Words Instantly
✨Strengthen Your Communication Skills
✨Improve Vocabulary

PLEASE NOTE -- Part I (Latin) and Part II (Greek) can be taken in ANY ORDER.

Each week, we will learn 8 new words with a common Latin root through:
✨ Discussion: what do we know about the word?
✨ Syllable Division: Break down complex words into manageable parts.
✨ Definitions: Learn precise meanings that enhance understanding.
✨ Parts of Speech: Master how each word functions in a sentence.
✨ Synonyms: Expand your vocabulary with related words.

After each class, the weekly word list and optional activities will be accessible for further practice and reinforcement, ensuring continuous growth beyond the classroom. 

TOPIC LIST
September
week of Sept 9: aud
week of Sept 16: cred
week of Sept 23: dic(t)
week of Sept 30: flect/flex

October
week of Oct 7: form
week of Oct 14: jec(t)
week of Oct 21: struct
week of Oct 28: tract

November
week of Nov 4: port
week of Nov 11: rupt
week of Nov 18: pens, pend, pond
NO CLASS week of Nov 25

December
week  of Dec 2: pel, puls
week of Dec 9: cap, ceit, ceive, cept
NO CLASS week of Dec 16th, 23rd, or 30th

2025
January
week of Jan 6: miss, mit
week of Jan 13: mov, mot, mob
week of Jan 22: plic, ply
week of Jan 27: sci

February
week of Feb 3: scrib, script
week of Feb 10: vers, vert
NO CLASS the week of Feb 17
week of Feb 24: vis, vid

March
week of March 3: voc, voke
week of March 10: claus, clude, cluse
week of March 17: sect
week of March 24: frater, mater, pater
week of March 31: quer, quest, quire, quis

April
week of April 7: vent
week of April 14: uni, bi
NO CLASS week of April 21
week of April 28: tri, quad, quar

May 
week of May 5: quint, sex(t), sept
week of May 12: oct, nona/nov, dec
Learning Goals
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.
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Other Details

Supply List
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2020
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Bachelor's Degree from Penn State University
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.

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weekly
1x per week
45 min

Completed by 65 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class

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