Vocabulary From Classical Roots 5, Student Book

Grade 5

This interactive student book is thematically organized based on Greek and Latin roots. Each lesson features 2 roots and 8 words derived from these roots. Words are presented with dictionary-style definitions, and all words are used in example sentences.
 Scope & Sequence

Theme • Going in Circles • Blancing Evenly • Moving Across and Between • Looking at our Planet • Exploring Distant Places • Changing Meaning (with Prefixes) • Creating Order • Measuring in Math & Science • Pulling Together • Caracking Apart • Placing the Foundation • Connecting (with Prefixes)

Roots • circ, cycl, uni-, bi-, tri- • equ, pend, quadr- • trans, inter, sect • terr, aqua, marin • astr, tele, scope • semi-, in-, ig-, il-, im-, ir-, dis-, non-, un- • civi, ord, -ity • therm, metr/meter, kilo-, milli- • struct, tract, ex- • rupt, frac/frag, -ment • bas, pos, -ure • re-, com-/con-, col-, co-, cor-

Lists of “Familiar Words” and “Challenge Words” are provided for each root to help all students activate prior knowledge and keep advanced students on task. Nota Benes sprinkled throughout the text enliven presentation and give interesting information on word history and additional derivations