Vocabulary /Reading /Medical Terms 1 (Greek /Latin Word Roots - ages 10-13)

In this 3-week online course, learners will develop vocabulary skills and better reading comprehension by learning Greek and Latin word roots. This is also a great foundation for anyone learning medical terminology.  No prior knowledge is required. Hand-outs will be provided as needed. 

Day 1: In this class, we will learn the following word roots: ped (foot); man, manu (hand); spec (see); and dict (speak).
Day 2: In this class, we will learn the following word roots: ject (throw); sect (cut, separate); port (carry); and miss, mit (send).
Day 3: In this class, we will learn the following word roots: graph (writing); scrib, script (write); cred (believe); and jur, jus, jud (law, justice).
Day 4: In this class, we will learn the following word roots: ben, bebe, bon (good, well); mal, male (bad, abnormal, worse); bio (life), and vit, viv (live, life).
Day 5: In this class, we will learn the following word roots: flect, flex (bend); frail, fract, frag (break, shatter); junct, join, jug (to join, meet, link); and rupt (break).
Day 6: In this class, we will learn the following word roots: cede, ceed, cess (go, yield); vers, vert (turn); tract (pull); and struct (build).
Day 7: In this class, we will learn the following word roots: therm (heat, temperature); socio (companion, friends), phon, phono, phone (sound, voice); and strain, strict, string (bind, tie, draw tight).
Day 8:In this class, we will learn the following word roots: terr, terra, geo (land, earth); and naut, naus, nav (relating to the sea, ships, or travelers). We will also have a review of all word roots taught in this class. 

Each class will begin with a short greeting time and then we will proceed directly to the assigned topic. Learners may need extra time after class to complete their workbooks/hand-outs. I have a relaxed teaching style and there will be opportunities for questions during the class. I can also be reached by email. Learners will benefit most if they read over the assigned material prior to each class time. Hand-outs and/or answers will also be provided as needed so that learners can have a written record to help them remember important details about Greek and Latin word roots.