Students probe the impact of Greek and Latin on the English language in this ten lesson unit. Root words are analyzed for their origins and displayed on a word wall. Inventions are created using the words and placed in a class museum.

These teacher-created exercises use amusing stories chock full of Latin derivatives to help students connect ancient and modern languages. Unfortunately, there is no key.

Determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.

Learn how to determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.

Determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.

Today, June 20, happens to be the first day of summer or summer "solstice." Derived from the Latin words "sol" for "sun" and "sisto" for "stop," it is the day when the North Pole is most inclined towards the sun. As a result, residents...

You will learn how to determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.