Author: Fifer, Nancy

Price: $10.38

Category:Teen & Young Adult Language Arts Books
Publication Date:1994T
Pages:0
Binding:Paperback
ISBN:10:0838822584
ISBN:13:9780838822586
Vocabulary from Classical Roots is a thematically organized vocabulary program based on Greek and Latin roots. Each of the 16 lessons features 2 3 roots and 8 15 words derived from these roots. Words are presented with dictionary-style definitions, and all words are used in example sentences. Lists of Familiar Words and Challenge Words are provided for each root to help all students activate prior knowledge and keep advanced students on task. Nota Benes sprinkled throughout the text enliven presentation and give interesting information on word history and additional derivations. Exercises include synonym/antonym, fill in the blank, identification of incorrect usage, and analogies. Review activities including writing extensions, discussion questions, and other exercises are provided after every two lessons. The themes presented in Book D include: Believing, Thinking and Knowing, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Earth and Air, Fire and Water, Order and Disorder in the Universe, and Time. Some of the words presented in this book include: rationalize, theology, apogee, sanctioned, criteria, credence, eclectic, repast, dispirited, and rectify. Grade 10."