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Tag: Greek and Latin
Problems with Morphology and Etymology
Having served as a reading specialist over multiple decades, I've seen plenty of changes in instructional emphasis. Such is the case with morphology and etymology. Teachers…
Morphology Monsters
Check out this fun vocabulary/artwork Monster Word Parts activity and get the FREE list of research-based high frequency prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Vocabulary Programs
Check out the Common Core Vocabulary Toolkits for grades 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. These full-year vocabulary programs have been designed for in-class and distance…
Vocabulary Review Baseball Game
Baseball provides a great vocabulary review opportunity. Check out this fun, no-prep vocabulary review game and get four free lessons, vocabulary flashcards, and a unit test.
Teach Morphemes, Not Just Academic Words
My purpose in this article is convince teachers to include high utility and high frequency Greek and Latin meaning-based word parts (morphemes) as part of a…
Greek and Latin “Dead” Languages
Although it’s true that no one, other than scholars, speaks and writes in classical Greek or Latin today, both of the languages remain very much alive…
How to Memorize Greek and Latin Word Parts
Linking one thing to another can provide a memorable association. Once the association has been well-established, knowing one thing prompts the memory of the other. That’s…
Greek and Latin Vocabulary Research
The following article will explore why the best and most recent educational research on Greek and Latin morphology does not trickle down to teachers and will…