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Learn Greek and Latin roots to understand English better	List Price: $29.95 Our Price: $24.50 You Save $5.45! Ages: 7+ Grade Levels: 2+ Availability: Usually Ships in 24 Hours Product Code: 219-219

Timberdoodle's review   How did we teach our beginning readers Latin and Greek roots? Well, we knew we didn't want something too dull, too schoolish, too intense, or based too heavily on mythology. With those objectives clarified, it was not difficult to decide that English from the Roots Up was an ideal program for us. Designed by elementary school teacher Joegil Lundquist, this program teaches children 100 Greek and Latin words and their derivatives. Each child compiles his own file of 3" X 5" index cards with the root word on the front and the definitions and derivatives on the reverse. The teacher's manual not only includes the root word, derivatives, and sample words, but also lots of great ideas in the teaching notes. This program could not be easier to implement and is ideal for multilevel teaching. If your children have had no exposure to Latin and Greek root study, you are going to be very impressed with the results. Appropriate for second grade through high-school. Card sets, for the harried mom, are available separately .   Features Root words Derivatives Sample words Teaching notes Average Customer Review: Based on 5 Reviews. Write a review.

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Test scores in vocabulary dramatically improved! November 4, 2008 Reviewer: Melanie K. from Pensacola, Fl   We used this book and flashcards as our vocabulary curriculum.  The root words really teach kids to decode the English language.  My children's test scores in vocabulary have dramatically improved since using these lessons.  Although the book contains handy teaching notes,you can actually use the flash cards as a stand alone product if budget is an issue. Was this review helpful to you?

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I couldn't be more pleased with the results! November 4, 2008 Reviewer: Susan M. from Derry, NH   We just began using English from the Roots Up this year. I wanted a program that would be fun and easy for my 11 yo son. I couldn't be more pleased with the results! Just the other day while working on his science he burst out, "Hey, Mom, I get why it's called kinetic energy!" We had just learned the previous week the root "kinesis" which means 'movement'. I've also been using it with some second graders in a coop class and they are loving it too! They go home every week and quiz their families to see if they know what the roots and derivatives mean. It's a painless and fun way to learn for the student as well as the teacher. Was this review helpful to you?

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We love this method of learning! October 21, 2008 Reviewer: Abbey F. from Cleveland, TN   Both of my children, the 12 year old "wordsmith" and the 9 year old artist, love the game we've made out of "Roots". I give them a Latin or Greek word, then some English words they may know and they try to guess the meaning. They are often able to get close to the meaning of the root word which cements their learning. We follow the directions for making color-coded cards (the artist child loves to decorate her card with pictures of the word meaning as well). It's easy to flip through the book and pick and choose the words you will do - you can pick synonyms, antonyms or words that delight a specific child. We really love this method of learning Latin and Greek roots. Was this review helpful to you?

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The author clearly loves the history of language October 20, 2008 Reviewer: Laurie W. from Hawthorndene, South Australia   The author's love of the history of language is what grabs me about this program. Unfortunately I have found it tricky to convey the same passion and that has resulted in only a moderate interest from my children. My 8 year old boys are not keen on adding to their handwriting tasks, so we do best with conversations and a picture dictionary. Was this review helpful to you?

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My girls enjoy using English From the Roots Up October 17, 2008 Reviewer: Krissy M. from Rocklin,CA   Both of my girls, 6th and 8th grade, enjoy using English From the Roots Up.  We are becoming quite "rooted" in our English language as we sit together and learn.  The amount of derivatives differ appropriately on the back of their flash cards according to each level of ability.  We plan to review these cards each year and build upon them. Was this review helpful to you?

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