Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction and overview
During our first session, we will use a Google Slides deck and discuss the history of the English language, which explains why and how so many English words trace back to Latin, Old French, and Greek origins.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Latin roots
During our second session, Dr. Wieland will model the process we will use to dive deeply into Latin root study this term, which involves brainstorming, typing out words, applying two ‘tests’ to see if each suggested word belongs in the word family, and composing definitions that incorporate the meanings of prefixes, root, and suffixes. Unit content is organized into a Google Slides deck containing several dozen Latin roots (more will be added as time permits), and we will work through several.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Latin roots, continued
During our third session, learners will share back their homework slides with their classmates so we can discuss, revise, & build in them together. Dr. Wieland will provide guided practice with applying two ‘tests’ to see if each suggested word belongs in the word family, &  composing definitions that incorporate the meanings of prefixes, root, & suffixes, & engage learners in games or a mini-spelling bee as an extension activity. Learners will choose a root/slide to investigate for homework.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Latin roots, continued
During our fourth session, learners will share back their homework slides with their classmates so we can discuss, revise, & build in them together. Dr. Wieland will provide guided practice with applying two ‘tests’ to see if each suggested word belongs in the word family, &  composing definitions that incorporate the meanings of prefixes, root, & suffixes, & engage learners in games or a mini-spelling bee as an extension activity. Learners will choose a root/slide to investigate for homework.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Latin roots, continued
During our fifth session, learners will share back their homework slides with their classmates so we can discuss, revise, & build in them together. Dr. Wieland will provide guided practice with applying two ‘tests’ to see if each suggested word belongs in the word family, &  composing definitions that incorporate the meanings of prefixes, root, & suffixes, & engage learners in games or a mini-spelling bee as an extension activity. Learners will choose a root/slide to investigate for homework.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Latin roots, continued
During our sixth session, learners will share back their homework slides with their classmates so we can discuss, revise, & build in them together. Dr. Wieland will provide guided practice with applying two ‘tests’ to see if each suggested word belongs in the word family, &  composing definitions that incorporate the meanings of prefixes, root, & suffixes, & engage learners in games or a mini-spelling bee as an extension activity. Learners will choose a root/slide to investigate for homework.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Greek combining roots
During our seventh session, Dr. Wieland will model the process we will use to dive deeply into Greek Combining root study, which involves brainstorming, typing out words, applying two ‘tests’ to see if each suggested word belongs in the word family, & composing definitions that incorporate the meanings of each of its component Greek combining roots. Unit content is organized into a Google Slides deck containing several dozen Greek roots (more will be added as time permits). HW is selected.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Greek combining roots, continued
During our eighth session, Dr. Wieland will model the process we will use to dive deeply into Greek Combining root study, which involves brainstorming, typing out words, applying two ‘tests’ to see if each suggested word belongs in the word family, & composing definitions that incorporate the meanings of each of its component Greek combining roots. Unit content is organized into a Google Slides deck containing several dozen Greek roots (more will be added as time permits). HW is selected.
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Greek combining roots, continued
During our ninth session, Dr. Wieland will model the process we will use to dive deeply into Greek Combining root study, which involves brainstorming, typing out words, applying two ‘tests’ to see if each suggested word belongs in the word family, & composing definitions that incorporate the meanings of each of its component Greek combining roots. Unit content is organized into a Google Slides deck containing several dozen Greek roots (more will be added as time permits). HW is selected.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Greek combining roots, continued
During our tenth session, Dr. Wieland will model the process we will use to dive deeply into Greek Combining root study, which involves brainstorming, typing out words, applying two ‘tests’ to see if each suggested word belongs in the word family, & composing definitions that incorporate the meanings of each of its component Greek combining roots. Unit content is organized into a Google Slides deck containing several dozen Greek roots (more will be added as time permits). HW is selected.