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These are exercises that accompany the presentation of Latin and Greek roots that appear in the words on the list of 192 most common vocabulary words that appear on the SAT. Learning etymological roots is a more efficient and productive way of increasing knowledge of English vocabulary. By learning the roots of longer words instead of memorizing their definitions, students are developing a method of word recognition that can help them decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words in any context, a

Assignment for creating a derivative tree. Using Latin root words, prefixes, and suffixes, students can create English words, make connections between Latin and English vocabulary, and increase knowledge of English vocabulary. Includes a list of Latin prepositions that function as prefixes in English, as well as commonly used suffixes. Can be adjusted to be used with almost any Latin root word. Also includes lists of English derivatives to match these Latin roots. By Jennifer Oditt.

This PowerPoint contains info on the format, number, and types of questions on the Critical Reading section of the SAT. It also includes some practice questions and explanations for the answers, as well as strategies and tips for students to help maximize their scores. It is great for an SAT prep class, or just as a general introduction for students before they take any practice tests.

This homework assignment is tailored to correspond to Stage 15 of the Cambridge Latin Course. It reviews all the major grammar points introduced in that stage. There are exercises for identifying and translating forms of the relative pronoun; choosing adjectives that correctly agree with nouns; and identifying noun cases. Created by Jennifer Oditt.

This PowerPoint contains info on the general format, number, and types of sections on the SAT. It also includes some strategies and tips for students to help maximize their scores. It is great for an SAT prep class, or just as a general introduction for students before they take any practice tests.

This PowerPoint presentation clearly and succinctly lays out the geographical, religious, political and historical aspects of ancient Greece. Suitable for history classes or Latin or Greek classes looking for enrichment. It is accompanied by a quiz over the notes. Includes answer key.

Quiz to accompany Stage 10 of the Cambridge Latin Course. It covers Conjugation of Present Tense Verbs from Latin to English, and Identification and Translation of Comparative and Superlative Adjectives. There are sentences to translate and questions about the Latin grammar in the sentences. Created by Jennifer Oditt

Practice or homework assignment for Latin teachers: This document is a review of uses of present and perfect participles, as well as uses of the genitive and the formation and translation of adverbs. The vocabulary is tailored to accompany Stage 22 of the Cambridge Latin Course. Created by Jennifer Oditt.