If you teach a child one vocabulary word, he/she might remember that one word. If you teach a child a root word, the learner might be able to decipher the meanings of many more words. For example, if your student knows spec = to look, they might be able to determine the meanings of words like spectacles, spectacular, spectator, speculate, spectrum, and so on. Each week in this class, we will study 1 - 2 Greek and/or Latin roots in depth. Learners will learn how to pronounce the word, spell the word, define the words, identify parts of speech, use the word in a sentence, answer questions about the word, identify synonyms and antonyms, illustrate the word, and more!  

The class begins with a Kahoot! warm up to introduce the words. A word web is provided in the welcome message for learners who like to take notes and save their work. After the warm up, learners identify a focus word. Learners are encouraged to choose a word they do not know. Learners will identify the root, origin, definition, synonyms, antonyms, use it in a sentence, and create a visual. Learners are encouraged, but not required, to share their work. 

This process repeats for a second set of roots. If time allows, we finish class with a GimKit activity to reinforce our learning. 

An optional homework assignment is posted each week for learners looking for extra practice. The Kahoots are also available for review, or for learners who miss class. 


Week of January 14 Sent - Path     
Week of January 21 gen - mort  
Week of January 28   circ - cycle
Week of February 4   centre - medi
Week of February 11 nomin - onym 
Week of February 18 therm - cal 
Week of February 25  ject - rupt 
Week of March 3  anim - psycho
Week of March 10 lat - fer
Week of March 17  scope - spec - vid 
Week of March 24 aqua - hydro 
Week of March 31 graph - script 
Week of April 7     audi - phone  
Week of April 14 bio - viv  
Week of April 21 geo - terre  
Week of April 28  bene - mal  
Week of May 5 man - ped/pod 
Week of May 12 pass - gress 
Week of May 19 rog - quisit
Week of May 26 rect/reg 
Week of June 2 cept - cit  
Week of June 9 flu - fin 
Week of June16 pens/pend - lev 
Week of June 23 vers/vert - vent
Week of June 30  spir - aero 
Week of July 7   astro - cosmo - luna 
Week of July 30 biblio - libr  
Week of August 6 auto - ego 
Week of August 13 luc/lumin - photo 
Week of August 20 Magn - dynam
Week of August 27 Port - tract 
Week of September 3 duct - mis/mit 
Week of September 10 dem - civ/cit 
Week of September 17 patri - matern
Week of September 24 meter - mod 
Week of October 1  Fact - struct 
Week of October 8 chrono - tempor 
Week of October 15 dict - log
Week of October 22 am - phil