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Vocabulary From Classical Roots A

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009980
ISBN
9780838822524
Grade 7-9
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Vocabulary From Classical Roots A
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Publisher's Description of Vocabulary From Classical Roots A
These interactive student books are organized by eight themes based on Greek and Latin roots. The books includes 16 lessons and each theme is covered over the course of two lessons. Each lesson features 3 - 5 roots and 10 - 12 key words derived from these roots. Words are presented with dictionary-style definitions, and all words are used in example sentences.
Category Description for Vocabulary from Classical Roots Upper Levels

In the case of this series, the sum is definitely more than the total of its parts. As the most important Latin and Greek roots are studied, students increase their vocabularies far more than the 240 words actually presented, since these roots form the basis for many additional words. Roots are grouped thematically in worktexts, with each of the sixteen lessons in every book introducing up to 15 words derived from two or more classical roots. Each lesson begins with a "root dictionary". The root and root forms are shown and defined in bold type, followed by English word(s) derived from that root. Each English word is shown in dictionary format with pronunciation key, definition(s) and word forms each followed by a sentence showing correct word usage in context. Small side boxes list additional words that are formed from the same root. A variety of exercises based on synonyms, antonyms, analogies, vocabularies in context, and sentence completion are provided at the end of lessons to insure mastery. The many literary, historical and geographical references are designed to increase the student's cultural literacy. After every two lessons, a creative or expository writing assignment is suggested, using words from the lessons , allowing the student to put into practice the words he's learned.

Answers are available in the Answer Key, but if you want a little more help, opt for the Teacher Key. The Teacher Key is a valuable resource, as it complements, extends, and enriches the series. It provides tips for individual learning needs and shows how to ensure that students are building upon earlier skills. It gives support for every lesson, provides blackline masters to reinforce key words, gives additional review activities and vocabulary games, and includes a glossary and answer key for the student books.

A Test Booklet (with answers) is available.

You get a lot of educational value for your money here. This series would be beneficial to parents too - especially those that didn't attend parochial school or study the classical languages!


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Product Format:Softcover Book
Grades:7-9
Brand:Educators Publishing Service
Author:Norma Fifer
ISBN:9780838822524
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.25
Weight in Pounds:0.5188
Publication Date:1/4/2013
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7 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 14, 2021
Love this vobaulary program
I started using this curriculum based on the recommendation of The Well-Trained Mind guide. I like how it demonstrates to my children that defining words is so much easier when one knows the roots of the words.
It is relatively inexpensive, especially in the upper levels (A-E), because my older kids write their answers in a spiral notebook then pass the workbooks on to their younger siblings. I may let my youngest actually write in the book ;), although the writing activities will still need to be written on paper.
We begin level A in 7th grade after completing 4, 5, & 6 in 5th & 6th grades. Lessons become lengthier, so we move more slowly in A-E. My children could be completely independent in this program, but we grade their work together for more discussion & usage practice. Here's how we do it:

Day 1--make flashcards & begin exercises
Day 2-3--continue exercises (upper levels take at least 2 days to complete most of the time), study cards
Day 4--study cards and check exercises
Day 4--take test and check
I do not find it necessary to use the Teacher Guide
Shelly B
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 4, 2020
Great!
We use these year after year.
Sylvia M
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 3, 2019
Challenging Vocabulary Book
I like this series of vocabulary books for my daughter because it explores root words and how to decipher unfamiliar words. We will be continuing to use this series until my daughter completes it.
Ann R
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 1, 2019
Great way to learn vocabulary and so much more!
We did books A-D Vocabulary from Classical roots.
I highly recommend these to improve vocabulary. They are provide other knowledge concerning literature, science and history.
Donna G
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 9, 2019
Teachers logic and critical thinking along with vocabulary. I love a Vocabulary book that breaks words down into their Latin and Greek roots
Amy H
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 23, 2018
Great vocabulary program with a classical influence
This is a great vocabulary program that draws the student's attention to the classical roots of familiar and less familiar vocabulary words. The focus is on classical roots, not on learning Latin or Greek.
Cheryl J
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 23, 2005
Perfect! A serious study and not too difficult This series is very interesting These can by used by many grade levels and you can expand on the course for an older student Love This!
Elizabeth M
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simple spelling workbook that builds on previous learning of latin and greek roots

Johanna P

This came highly recommended.

Katie C

Master Point Curriculum for my 7th grader - Climb 1.

Sarah W

School Requirement

Kim V
In which level would you recommend starting a 7th grader since others have said that there is not much repetition from one book to the next?
Rebekah C

In our learning center, we use 7th grade VCR for 6th 7th and 8th graders. We have the curriculum in a 3 year rotation. One year they all do the 6th grade book, followed by the 7th grade book the next year, finishing with the 8th grade book. Then we start over again. Our student body changes about 25% each year. If students come in who have done the same book before, we encourage them to do a minimal review. The material in these books is valuable and essential for high school and college level vocabulary. Review is great.

April T
When you're teaching this, do you need the teacher guide, test and answer key, and this book? I'm looking for the lessons and checking retention.
Cl M

Answers are available in the Answer Key, but if you want a little more help, opt for the Teacher Key. The Teacher Key is a valuable resource, as it complements, extends, and enriches the series. It provides tips for individual learning needs and shows how to ensure that students are building upon earlier skills. It gives support for every lesson, provides blackline masters to reinforce key words, gives additional review activities and vocabulary games, and includes a glossary and answer key for the student books.

Sara C
Is this meant to be used over an entire school year, or a semester?
Grete V

We used it over the course of a school year, which is how the publisher intended (as far as I know). The second book we took at a slower pace, mixing it with grammar and writing. I suggest having the child make flashcards to continually review. I hope this helps.

Susan H
I'm going to use this book for my 7th grader. Do I need to purchase the teacher's guide and answer key as well?

The teachers guide gives some helpful ideas and suggestions, but, in my opinion, it is designed to be used more in a class room setting opposed to an individual homeschool environment. However, with that being said all of the answers to the exercises can be found at the very back of the Teachers book and not in the students book. The teachers book also has the Lesson Key Word Activity Master for each lesson of which you would need to make a copy to give to your student. This is not in the students text, and in my opinion it is more like a lesson review or quiz to be given to the student. The answers for the Lesson Key Word Activity Master are also in the Teachers text. It really comes down to do you want to have the answers or are you willing to search for them in your students text. For me the Teacher text was disappointing, I would have rather had an answer key opposed to a book that I for the most part did not use. Ultimately, I did use the book, but only for the answers, as that was a time saver for me. I would recommend the test booklet that goes along with this since it applies practical application and use of these vocabulary words.

christopher w
Do words from books 4,5,6 repeat in these more advanced levels?

There is surprisingly little duplication. For example, in Book A, there is one prefix from Book 6, six roots from Book 5, and none from Book 4.

Janice

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