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This lesson combines the enjoyment of art and creativity with vocabulary development. It is basically a mnemonic activity, designed to help students commit the meanings of the Greek and Latin stems to memory.
This project can be completed in about five one-hour periods. It can also be an excellent sponge activity, something to keep kids busy in those minutes after they have finished the day's assignment before the end of class. When they say "Teacher, I'm finished with the assignment." You can say, "Good. Now you can work on your Greek Roots art book."
I did this project with a summer high school English class, mixed grade levels. Classes were two hours per day. I gave them five class periods to finish. I gave extra credit for coloring. The more time they spend on the imagery, the more they are absorbing the meaning of the root.
I can't over-state how much success I have had with this lesson. It keeps the kids interacting with roots and stems over long periods of time. It forces them to synthesize the affixes and apply it in an original way, a personal way that has meaning for them. The best part is, it is simple and doesn't require a lot of complex input or instructions from the teacher. Just show them an example, give them the materials and the list of affixes and away they go.
Research shows that vocabulary development through the mastery of Greek and Latin roots and stems is a key component to improving test scores on standardized tests such as the GRE, SAT, CST, AP exams and State standardized tests.
This is a stand-alone, free product. You don't have to buy any of my other products to make this lesson work. However, if you are interested in increasing the depth, breadth, and time, check out some of my companion products that go along with this lesson. There are links to them in this lesson plan.
Created by Steve Gipson
This project can be completed in about five one-hour periods. It can also be an excellent sponge activity, something to keep kids busy in those minutes after they have finished the day's assignment before the end of class. When they say "Teacher, I'm finished with the assignment." You can say, "Good. Now you can work on your Greek Roots art book."
I did this project with a summer high school English class, mixed grade levels. Classes were two hours per day. I gave them five class periods to finish. I gave extra credit for coloring. The more time they spend on the imagery, the more they are absorbing the meaning of the root.
I can't over-state how much success I have had with this lesson. It keeps the kids interacting with roots and stems over long periods of time. It forces them to synthesize the affixes and apply it in an original way, a personal way that has meaning for them. The best part is, it is simple and doesn't require a lot of complex input or instructions from the teacher. Just show them an example, give them the materials and the list of affixes and away they go.
Research shows that vocabulary development through the mastery of Greek and Latin roots and stems is a key component to improving test scores on standardized tests such as the GRE, SAT, CST, AP exams and State standardized tests.
This is a stand-alone, free product. You don't have to buy any of my other products to make this lesson work. However, if you are interested in increasing the depth, breadth, and time, check out some of my companion products that go along with this lesson. There are links to them in this lesson plan.
Created by Steve Gipson
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Rebekah Murphy (TpT Seller)
Excellent Lesson Plan!! I am so excited to teach this lesson to my 4th graders!
April 26, 2013 
samantha1089
Looks great! Can't wait to use it! Thanks.
April 20, 2013
mrsstacytaylor
Love it! Thanks so much!!
April 8, 2013
samgibbons
My 6th grade kids loved this activity! I've displayed their samples in my classroom and hallway and they look great! Students are learning so much about Greek and Latin roots and this will enhance their vocabulary understanding Thanks so much for such a creative, engaging idea!
March 22, 2013
rdlindleyjr
Teaching Greek and Latin roots is so important - thank you for this creative idea!
March 20, 2013
randifielding
I just made my sample book and will introduce this activity to my 6th graders tomorrow.
Love it!
Love it!
February 24, 2013
Lori Kerbs
Thank you for this great resource! It is extremely comprehensive and well done. Can't believe it is free!
February 13, 2013
ilycea
Just what I was looking for! Thanks so much for the comprehensive product!
February 3, 2013
Kim Nguyen (TpT Seller)
I love this idea! I can't wait to try it with my 5h grade student.
February 1, 2013
Jessica Rickard
Excellent idea and comprehensive list. I plan to use this with our after school program.
January 26, 2013
lv2tch (TpT Seller)
Thank you for the ideas! I also appreciate the lists of "most common".
January 22, 2013
jraio213
Love this for my students who are focusing on expanded vocabulary! Thanks
January 21, 2013
ellenj01
This is a great idea! I can't wait to use it with the middle schoolers--they will love it, and it will really help them learn the roots and stems! Thank you!
January 6, 2013
All for Wisdom Wisdom For All (TpT Seller)
Great product - thank you for sharing! I'm your newest follower! Happy Educating~ Melissa
January 6, 2013
MsFarmer
Awesome product and I love that it provides a chance for artsy children to really absorb the information provided.
January 5, 2013
thetravelingclassroom (TpT Seller)
This is great! My kids are loving this art book idea! Thank you!
January 2, 2013
jceisel
Love it - and the actual student work examples + lists at the end. Thank you!
December 26, 2012
vercam0311
I LUVED it!!! I definitely will be using it!!! THANKS for sharing!!!
November 28, 2012
sjmarten
What an interesting/creative way for students to learn the Greek and Latin roots instead of utilizing worksheets. This is such a powerful way to build vocabulary! Thanks for sharing.
November 10, 2012
hcramberg
great lists
October 20, 2012
mimurphy
Wonderful idea. It certainly helps to internalize the meanings and decipher new words students come upon.
October 16, 2012
cindyhenderson
Thank you very much. I appreciate the creative idea and I'm anxious to check out more.
October 10, 2012
Sarah Alsene (TpT Seller)
Fun way to incorporate Greek/Latin roots. Kids enjoy this so much more than just copying definitions.
September 9, 2012
jjn3beans
I really appreciate this resource! A creative way to get the visualization going.
August 15, 2012
mbirdlowry
Thank you so much. I know that the group I have this year struggled with this last year so appreciate a new way to tackle it.
August 9, 2012
roryrachel
Very interesting. Thank you.
July 31, 2012
Joyania
Thank you for sharing it.
June 3, 2012
dpefley
Fun way to add creativity/art to a language arts lesson
April 11, 2012
jd521114
I've done a modifed version of this for years. I love your approach.
April 2, 2012
Denetta Albrecht
Nice ideas. I remember doing something similar in 8th gr myself, but this takes it to the next level.
March 26, 2012
jbporter25
Great idea! The student samples really helped!
January 21, 2012
Victoria Leon (TpT Seller)
What a great way for students to remember Greek and Latin roots! Your "The Greek and Latin Roots and Stems Art Book Lesson Plan" was the featured "Free Lesson of the Day" on "The Best of Teachers Pay Teachers."
Hope you are having a great school year,
Vicky
http://thebestofteacherspayteachers.blogspot.com/2011/11/free-misc-lesson-greek-and-latin-roots.html
Hope you are having a great school year,
Vicky
http://thebestofteacherspayteachers.blogspot.com/2011/11/free-misc-lesson-greek-and-latin-roots.html
November 5, 2011
oldmangip
Rock solid. Easy to use. Kids like it. Flexible so I can use it to fill up small pockets of time.
April 3, 2011
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