Word Archeology: Digging Up Latin and Greek Roots
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Why should students learn root words and prefixes?
Over 60% of all English words have Latin or Greek roots and in the field of science the figure rises to 90%. Learning roots expands reading comprehension in science, medicine, law, religion, and literature. It also helps students learn Romance languages.
Are you looking for comprehensive Latin and Greek root program?
Word Archeology is a curriculum that includes teacher lesson plans, reproducible student worksheets, and over 100 interactive games and activities.
It's adaptable for students in grades 4-12 and is taught just one hour each week.
Units cover general science terms, parts of the body, literature terms, and college student life.
Students learn -
- 123 root words (plus derivatives)
- 26 common Latin sayings and 21 conversational words
- 41 Latin abbreviations
- 40 prefixes
All of this is through over 100 get-up-and-moving activities and games.
- Play Vinco, Tergum to Tergum, Pass the Stella, Gladiator, Magnus Ludus
- Sing Latin and Greek songs, illustrate words and phrases, practice Roman numerals
- Read medical prescriptions, recognize Roman and Greek architecture
- Complete workbook pages like Animal Dendron, Telegraph, Abbreviation Rock
What makes this book different?
*170 textbox examples from real sources. Students learn to USE words and derivatives in their own writing and speaking.
*Professionally illustrated certificates
What I like is that teachers can adapt Word Archeology to their needs. Teach one lesson in two weeks....or two lessons in one week. Teach multiple grades together. Teach only two (of the five) units for elementary. It's adaptable!
(216 pages)
Where is it used?
- Elementary, middle, and high schools
- Homeschool multi-grade groups
- Overseas international schools with English Language Learners
- English Language Learner 6-week summer programs
AND... I updated the book in 2023 so it includes two indexes.
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Teachers and homeschool parents are saying...
✎“GREAT material! What better way to understand and comprehend language than to study word roots. Rebecca’s connection to the lessons, worksheets, games and extensions makes these lessons easy to use. It engages students quickly. Kids are loving it. It makes them feel so smart! For comprehension and for life-long connections, this manual is a MUST!” - Cindy C.
✎"Studying Latin and Greek is a great foundation for anyone's education but can be intimidating or seem like too big of a commitment. Word Archaeology takes the most valuable aspects of Latin and Greek roots and makes them accessible…in a creative and engaging way. …Anyone interested in a deep dive unit study of Latin and Greek will find this a great resource… It unlocks a wealth of understanding with an efficient and fun presentation.” - Lydia V., Latin scholar
✎"I'm particularly impressed with the textbox examples." - Ruth H.
✎"The Word Archeology program has improved the education of so many students." - Ben W., former State Senator (after visiting classes)
Hesitant? If you are unsure about teaching Latin/Greek roots, I will teach YOU the first few lessons over Zoom or in person if you are nearby, so you will be successful teaching others. (I'm that passionate about this.)
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Rebecca Locklear
English, Reading-Writing Specialist, Latin teacher
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