Greek and Latin Root Words
Greek and Latin Root Words
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8th Grade Language Arts Donna Seekamp, Aurora Academy Charter School, Aurora, CO Seven lessons (approximately 10 days); one day = 55 minutes)
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ABSTRACT The English language is a potluck of historical and worldly word recipes, with many surprising ingredients added along the way. The success of many literary pièces de resistance lies in writers’ abilities to articulate scenes, senses, and situations with just the right words. One key to masterful textual and literary cuisine is deciphering word connotation and understanding etymology. This unit provides students with a feast of Greek and Latin root words and a welldeveloped taste for the rich potential of a well-stocked vocabulary. OVERVIEW A. Concept Objectives 1. Develop an awareness of the origins of the English language and patterns inherent in word structure. (Colorado Reading and Writing Standard 8.1.J) 2. Understand how verbal and written communications are enhanced by mastery of etymological savior faire. (Colorado Reading and Writing Standard 8.3.G) B. Content from the Core Knowledge Sequence 1. English a. Writing, Grammar, and Usage: Writing and Research i. Speaking and Listening (p.181) a) Participate civilly and productively in group discussions. ii. Vocabulary (pp. 182-183) b. Fiction, Nonfiction, and Drama (P. 184) i. Short Stories a) “The Bet”(Anton Chekov) Skill Objectives C. 1. Students will summarize data about the history of the English language in twocolumn notes. (CRWS 8.1.J) Students will decipher Appendix C: Vocabulary List One, in a discussion and by 2. creating graphic organizers, or word webs. (CRWS 8.1.J) 3. Students will synthesize Greek and Latin words into categorical lists. (CRWS 8.1.J) 4. Students will examine and discuss relevant literature and indicate Greek and Latin words by highlighting them or writing them down. (CRWS 8.3.G) 5. Students will employ analytical skills by completing and solving word
Grade Level: Written by: Length of Unit:
8th Grade Language Arts Donna Seekamp, Aurora Academy Charter School, Aurora, CO Seven lessons (approximately 10 days); one day = 55 minutes)
I.
ABSTRACT The English language is a potluck of historical and worldly word recipes, with many surprising ingredients added along the way. The success of many literary pièces de resistance lies in writers’ abilities to articulate scenes, senses, and situations with just the right words. One key to masterful textual and literary cuisine is deciphering word connotation and understanding etymology. This unit provides students with a feast of Greek and Latin root words and a welldeveloped taste for the rich potential of a well-stocked vocabulary. OVERVIEW A. Concept Objectives 1. Develop an awareness of the origins of the English language and patterns inherent in word structure. (Colorado Reading and Writing Standard 8.1.J) 2. Understand how verbal and written communications are enhanced by mastery of etymological savior faire. (Colorado Reading and Writing Standard 8.3.G) B. Content from the Core Knowledge Sequence 1. English a. Writing, Grammar, and Usage: Writing and Research i. Speaking and Listening (p.181) a) Participate civilly and productively in group discussions. ii. Vocabulary (pp. 182-183) b. Fiction, Nonfiction, and Drama (P. 184) i. Short Stories a) “The Bet”(Anton Chekov) Skill Objectives C. 1. Students will summarize data about the history of the English language in twocolumn notes. (CRWS 8.1.J) Students will decipher Appendix C: Vocabulary List One, in a discussion and by 2. creating graphic organizers, or word webs. (CRWS 8.1.J) 3. Students will synthesize Greek and Latin words into categorical lists. (CRWS 8.1.J) 4. Students will examine and discuss relevant literature and indicate Greek and Latin words by highlighting them or writing them down. (CRWS 8.3.G) 5. Students will employ analytical skills by completing and solving word