Latin & Greek Roots - Core Knowledge 8th Grade - Bundle {Digital & PDF}
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Description
This resource provides a variety of activities to help students learn the meaning of the Latin/Greek words (pages 200-201) from the Core Knowledge Sequence for Grade 8. It also gives a brief etymology of the Latin influences in our English language and encourages students to recognize the history contained in their everyday language. This unit is suitable for any middle school group.
For the bundle, the lessons are designed to be presented in this order:
1. Begin with the lesson from Word Origins Handout & Word Search.
- Why do We Say That? (handout on the history of our everyday language)
- Word Origins Search Directions & Rubric (editable)
2. Follow with lessons from History of English Language Timeline & Mapping Activity.
- Etymology Notes (student notes template)
- Timeline of Influences on the English language
- Mapping Activity
- Rubric & Answer Keys
3. Next, complete Latin & Greek Vocabulary.
- Latin/Greek Word list (with meaning & examples)
- Latin & Greek Roots Booklet Directions & Rubrics (editable)
- Latin & Greek Roots Booklet Template
4. Finally, use review game and test from the bonus files.
- Review Game based on “The Family Feud” with built-in timer (100% editable PPT)
- Score Cards for Review Game
- End of Unit Test & Answer Keys
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