Vocabulary From Classical Roots Grade 4 Student Book

Student Books Vocabulary from Classical Roots can be easily incorporated into any curriculum. Use the Student Books to teach word strategies as well as word etymologies. Assign exercises as independent or small group work, or incorporate them into whole class instruction. • Organized thematically • Abundant literary, historical and geographical references • 2 roots and 8–15 words in each lesson • Dictionary-style definitions • “Challenge Words” enhance vocabulary development • Expository and creative writing prompts in all review lessons Skills Addressed • Greek and Latin roots • Word origins and etymologies • Synonyms and antonyms • Analogies • Word usage • Word forms • Critical thinking • Dictionary and glossary use • Test taking/assessment • Editing sentences • Homophones • Multiple-meaning words • Parts of speech • Prefixes • Suffixes • Spelling • Syllables • Writing