Learning science vocabulary through knowledge of Greek and Latin roots

Getting to the root of the word: Learning science vocabulary through knowledge of Greek and Latin roots Nicola L. Ritter RDNG 674.700/720 R.M. Joshi Texas A&M University

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Why are Greek and Latin roots helpful in understanding science vocabulary? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Are there disadvantages in using roots to understand science vocabulary? ,[object Object]

Why use root strategies over other vocabulary strategies to develop science vocabulary? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Does research support teaching Latin and Greek roots to understand science vocabulary? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],YES!

Has classroom practice actually seen improvements in science vocabulary comprehension? ,[object Object],[object Object]

How are roots used to understand science vocabulary? ,[object Object],[object Object],hydrophobic hydros –water phobia – fear hydrophilic hydros – water philos - friend ,[object Object]

What are some examples of science vocabulary with Greek roots? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What are some examples of science vocabulary with Latin roots? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

List of Teaching Strategies ,[object Object],[object Object]

Root Recognition Activities Latin and Greek Root Word Wall 20 minutes per week ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Root Recognition Activities What’s My Word? ,[object Object],microdermazitz Example from: Glazer, S. M. (2004). What's my word?. Teaching PreK-8, 34 (6). Retrieved September 15, 2008 from Wilson Web Database. micro – “small” derma – “skin” zitz – “pimple”

Root Recognition Activities “ Root of the Week” ,[object Object],bicycle bicolor binocular biennial bicentennial Example from: Glazer, S. M. (2004). What's my word?. Teaching PreK-8, 34 (6). Retrieved September 15, 2008 from Wilson Web Database.

Root Recognition Activities “ Choose a Root” ,[object Object],[object Object],hyper means over hypertension hyperchromic hyperthermia hyperimmune hypersensitive hyperacute hyperexcited hypermania hypermetabolism hyperactive hyperstatic hyperreactive

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