Weekly Vocabulary--Grade Level
Big Idea:
Vocabulary is expanded with the knowledge of root words.
Essential Questions:
How does the knowledge of Greek and Latin root words expand my knowledge?
How does knowledge of Greek and Latin root words help me infer the meaning of unkown words?
A good vocabulary is the foundation in reading/language arts. Each week, students will be tested on the independent word lists. In addition, students are responsible for knowing vocabulary within selected literature we read. Those words will be tested along with the regular reading comprehension tests. The independent weekly vocabulary is based upon Greek and Latin root words. The word lists are taken from Greek and Latin Roots by Trisha Callella, published by The Learning Works. Click on the lessons to see the vocabulary word lists.
Vocabulary is expanded with the knowledge of root words.
Essential Questions:
How does the knowledge of Greek and Latin root words expand my knowledge?
How does knowledge of Greek and Latin root words help me infer the meaning of unkown words?
A good vocabulary is the foundation in reading/language arts. Each week, students will be tested on the independent word lists. In addition, students are responsible for knowing vocabulary within selected literature we read. Those words will be tested along with the regular reading comprehension tests. The independent weekly vocabulary is based upon Greek and Latin root words. The word lists are taken from Greek and Latin Roots by Trisha Callella, published by The Learning Works. Click on the lessons to see the vocabulary word lists.