Lesson Plan

It’s All Greek to Me: Greek and Latin Roots

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Ancient Greeks and Romans have contributed far more to modern culture than mythic heroes and stunning architecture. Greek and Latin roots are the foundation of many English words. Middle schoolers engage in an activity that asks them to make connections between English words, their meanings, and their Greek or Latin roots. Learners demonstrate what they have learned by crafting a paragraph filled with words based on Greek and Latin roots.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups add additional words to the Greek and Latin Roots Table
  • Print the honeycomb harvest cards on heavy paper and laminate them for reuse
Classroom Considerations
  • Class members need devices with internet
  • Requires individual copies of the three handouts and the rubric, as well as projection equipment for the slideshow 
Pros
  • Includes an answer key for the Honeycomb Harvest activity
  • Links are provided for explanations of the many learning strategies used in the lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core