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Rebecca Mann is currently enjoying semi-retirement as a part time instructor at Hope College and the University of Connecticut. Previously she served as an Associate Professor in Gifted and Talented as well as Special Education at Purdue University. Her desire to earn her doctorate at the University of Connecticut stemmed from her 17 years as a classroom and gifted resource teacher in Colorado and New Hampshire. She has been honored for her work by Purdue University, the National Association for Gifted Children and the state of New Hampshire.
Carolyn Freeman recently retired after spending 42 years in public education at both the classroom and district levels for School City of Mishawaka in Indiana. She also spent a number of years teaching undergraduates at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, as well as graduate students at Indiana University South Bend. Carolyn spent over fifteen years in the curriculum area with a focus on high ability programs and assessment. She has presented and facilitated numerous workshops and convention sessions ranging in topics from educational technology to high ability education to assessment analysis, to name a few.
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Exploring Greek & Latin Roots through Word Windows 50+ Root Packet Bundle
The work is all done for you! This bundle includes more than 50 completed Word Windows for different Greek and Latin roots, as well as approximately 30 word sums for each of those roots. These packets are structured in the same format as the ped packet that is included in the free introductory packet. The Word Windows Bundle begins with "So What Is a Word Window Anyway???" This explanation of the Word Window concept is followed by individual Greek and Latin root packets. Each ten-page root p
2nd - 7th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.2.3d
, RF.3.3a
, RF.3.3b
+17
SCHOOL LICENSE Greek & Latin Roots through Word Windows 50+ Root Bundle
This school license is priced for up to 30 teachers in a school. The work is all done for you! This bundle includes more than 50 completed Word Windows for different Greek and Latin roots, as well as approximately 30 word sums for each of those roots. These packets are structured in the same format as the ped packet that is included in the free introductory packet. The Word Windows Bundle begins with "So What Is a Word Window Anyway???" This explanation of the Word Window concept is followed
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.2.3d
, RF.3.3a
, RF.3.3b
+17
Explore Greek & Latin Roots Through Word Windows Lesson Plan Bundle
This bundle contains five sequential, detailed lesson plans that provide everything you need to teach the strategy and process for using Word Windows as a powerful tool to tackle unfamiliar words in order to vastly improve reading and listening comprehension. Lesson Plan 1: Introducing Word Windows (included in the free introductory packet) This first lesson in the series introduces students to the concept and structure of Word Windows. Students will quickly see that a single Greek or Latin r
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.2.3d
, RF.3.3a
, RF.3.3b
+15
SCHOOL LICENSE Greek & Latin Roots Using Word Windows Lesson Plan Bundle
This school license is priced for up to 30 teachers. This bundle contains five sequential, detailed lesson plans that provide everything you need to teach the strategy and process for using Word Windows as a powerful tool to tackle unfamiliar words in order to vastly improve reading and listening comprehension. Lesson Plan 1: Introducing Word Windows (included in the free introductory packet) This first lesson in the series introduces students to the concept and structure of Word Windows. Stu
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.2.3d
, RF.3.3a
, RF.3.3b
+15
SCHOOL LICENSE Exploring Greek & Latin Roots: Vocabulary Wall Cards Volume I
This school license is priced for up to 30 teachers. Make a 50+ Greek and Latin root word wall! This set can be used to develop a vocabulary wall that grows as the various roots are introduced to students. Each card in this PowerPoint document is approximately 4" by 6" and is editable. The root cards are divided into two sets. The first set includes the root, the language or origin, and the definition; the second set only has the roots. There is a blank template at the end for you to customize.
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.2.4c
, L.3.4c
, L.4.4b
+4
SCHOOL LICENSE My Word Is...Who Has My Root?
This school license is priced for up to 30 teachers. My Word Is.../Who Has My Root? is an engaging vocabulary game that gives the entire class or small groups practice in identifying the roots of words, as well as reviewing the meanings of 50 common Greek and Latin roots. This version of the popular I Have/Who Has game makes learning Greek and Latin roots fun! Included in this set are 50 game cards and six blank cards. These PowerPoint slides are all editable for your convenience.
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
SCHOOL LICENSE Root Road Rally Board Game: Exploring Greek & Latin Roots
This school license is priced for up to 30 teachers. Follow the road and create as many words as possible by combining prefix, suffix, and root cards. Suitable for 2 to 6 players. Materials include: game board, card mat, set of prefix cards, set of suffix cards, set of root cards, recording sheet master, and game pieces. Only additional need if a die or spinner. Uses the roots, prefixes, and suffixes from Word Windows Volume I.
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.3.3b
, RF.3.3c
, RF.4.3a
+24
Exploring Greek & Latin Roots Rummy Game
Play the classic Rummy game with Greek & Latin root, prefix and suffix cards! The game encourages students to create complex words as points are awarded based on the number of cards used for each word. "Port" earns 1 point, "re+port" earns 3 points, "re+port+er" earns 5 points and "re+port+er+s" earns 7 points. Rummy includes 50 root cards, 25 prefix cards, 26 suffix cards, directions, and scoring cards. This game is aligned to the Common Core and Word Windows Volume I. This is also availabl
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
SCHOOL LICENSE Exploring Greek & Latin Roots Rummy Game
This school license is priced for up to 30 teachers in a school. Play the classic Rummy game with Greek & Latin root, prefix and suffix cards! The game encourages students to create complex words as points are awarded based on the number of cards used for each word. "Port" earns 1 point, "re+port" earns 3 points, "re+port+er" earns 5 points and "re+port+er+s" earns 7 points. Rummy includes 50 root cards, 25 prefix cards, 26 suffix cards, directions, and scoring cards. This game is aligned to
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Exploring Greek & Latin Roots: Roots of a Great Vocabulary Wall Cards Volume I
Make a 50+ Greek and Latin root word wall! This set can be used to develop a vocabulary wall that grows as the various roots are introduced to students. Each card in this PowerPoint document is approximately 4" by 6" and is editable. The root cards are divided into two sets. The first set includes the root, the language or origin, and the definition; the second set only has the roots. There is a blank template at the end for you to customize. The roots that are included in this packet are the s
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.2.4c
, L.3.4c
, L.4.4b
+4
Explore the Latin Root CIV Through Word Windows
This ten-page vocabulary packet for the Latin root civ includes: • editable PowerPoint slides • “Tips for Using Word Windows” • online resources • “Anatomy of a Word Window” poster and student handout • a completed Word Window with word sums for this specific packet’s root • a handout with completed Word Window and a blank word sum chart for student completion • a handout with only this specific packet’s root in the center pane of a Word Window and room for student completion of prefix and suff
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Explore the Greek Root PHON Through Word Windows
This ten-page vocabulary packet for the Greek root phon includes: • editable PowerPoint slides • “Tips for Using Word Windows” • online resources • “Anatomy of a Word Window” poster and student handout • a completed Word Window with word sums for this specific packet’s root • a handout with completed Word Window and a blank word sum chart for student completion • a handout with only this specific packet’s root in the center pane of a Word Window and room for student completion of prefix and suf
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Root Road Rally Board Game: Exploring Greek & Latin Roots
Follow the road and create as many words as possible by combining prefix, suffix, and root cards. Suitable for 2 to 6 players. Materials include: game board, card mat, set of prefix cards, set of suffix cards, set of root cards, recording sheet master, and game pieces. Only additional need if a die or spinner. Uses the roots, prefixes, and suffixes from Word Windows Volume I. This is also available as school license for up to 30 teachers.
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.3.3b
, RF.3.3c
, RF.4.3a
+24
Explore the Greek Root GEO Through Word Windows
This ten-page vocabulary packet for the Greek root geo includes: • editable PowerPoint slides • “Tips for Using Word Windows” • online resources • “Anatomy of a Word Window” poster and student handout • a completed Word Window with word sums for this specific packet’s root • a handout with completed Word Window and a blank word sum chart for student completion • a handout with only this specific packet’s root in the center pane of a Word Window and room for student completion of prefix and suff
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
My Word Is...Who Has My Root?
My Word Is.../Who Has My Root? is an engaging vocabulary game that gives the entire class or small groups practice in identifying the roots of words, as well as reviewing the meanings of 50 common Greek and Latin roots. This version of the popular I Have/Who Has game makes learning Greek and Latin roots fun! Included in this set are 50 game cards and six blank cards. These PowerPoint slides are all editable for your convenience.
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Explore the Latin Root PORT (carry, bring, bear) Through Word Windows
This ten-page vocabulary packet for the Latin root port (carry, bring, bear) includes: • editable PowerPoint slides • “Tips for Using Word Windows” • online resources • “Anatomy of a Word Window” poster and student handout • a completed Word Window with word sums for this specific packet’s root • a handout with completed Word Window and a blank word sum chart for student completion • a handout with only this specific packet’s root in the center pane of a Word Window and room for student comple
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Explore the Greek Root GRAPH Through Word Windows
This ten-page vocabulary packet for the Greek root graph includes: • editable PowerPoint slides • “Tips for Using Word Windows” • online resources • “Anatomy of a Word Window” poster and student handout • a completed Word Window with word sums for this specific packet’s root • a handout with completed Word Window and a blank word sum chart for student completion • a handout with only this specific packet’s root in the center pane of a Word Window and room for student completion of prefix and su
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Explore the Greek Root PHOTO Through Word Windows
This ten-page vocabulary packet for the Greek root photo includes: • editable PowerPoint slides • “Tips for Using Word Windows” • online resources • “Anatomy of a Word Window” poster and student handout • a completed Word Window with word sums for this specific packet’s root • a handout with completed Word Window and a blank word sum chart for student completion • a handout with only this specific packet’s root in the center pane of a Word Window and room for student completion of prefix and su
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Explore the Latin Root AUD Through Word Windows
This ten-page vocabulary packet for the Latin root aud includes: • editable PowerPoint slides • “Tips for Using Word Windows” • online resources • “Anatomy of a Word Window” poster and student handout • a completed Word Window with word sums for this specific packet’s root • a handout with completed Word Window and a blank word sum chart for student completion • a handout with only this specific packet’s root in the center pane of a Word Window and room for student completion of prefix and suff
3rd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Exploring Greek & Latin Roots Through Word Windows Lesson 5: Explore That Word
The final lesson pulls everything together as students begin by unlocking the meaning of an unfamiliar word and move on to discover many other words that share the same root and have related meanings. The activities in this lesson lead students through the steps of conducting a thorough word exploration using Word Windows, word sums, and a variety of print and digital reference materials. Following this lesson students will have the necessary tools and skills to use Greek and Latin roots, prefix
2nd - 8th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
CCSS
RF.2.3d
, RF.3.3a
, RF.3.3b
+9
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Rebecca Mann is currently enjoying semi-retirement as a part time instructor at Hope College and the University of Connecticut. Previously she served as an Associate Professor in Gifted and Talented as well as Special Education at Purdue University. Her desire to earn her doctorate at the University of Connecticut stemmed from her 17 years as a classroom and gifted resource teacher in Colorado and New Hampshire. She has been honored for her work by Purdue University, the National Association for Gifted Children and the state of New Hampshire.
Carolyn Freeman recently retired after spending 42 years in public education at both the classroom and district levels for School City of Mishawaka in Indiana. She also spent a number of years teaching undergraduates at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, as well as graduate students at Indiana University South Bend. Carolyn spent over fifteen years in the curriculum area with a focus on high ability programs and assessment. She has presented and facilitated numerous workshops and convention sessions ranging in topics from educational technology to high ability education to assessment analysis, to name a few.
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Student centered,
Growth Mindset oriented,
Inquiry-based instruction,
Conceptual learning
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