Why Greek & Latin Roots are UsefulAnd how you’ll demonstrate your knowledge of them :-)

Reason #1 – Reading ComprehensionKnowing how to break words down into roots and knowing what some of those roots mean helps you understand what you’re reading.

If you don’t understand 90% of the words on a page, you won’t understand the text. (And your definitely won’t enjoy it!)

Reason #2 – Writing Learning Greek & Latin roots will help

increase your vocabulary this lets you say what you want the way you want to say it.

Helps with spelling. Roots tendto have consistent spellings and theway they fit together follows a regular pattern know the roots you’ll know how to spell it!

Reason #3 – English is COOL! Do you love your country? Do you love your

language? Well, what do you really know about the English language?

It can be kinda fun . . . If you don’t necessarily love reading and writing, working with Greek & Latin roots can tap into the more logical/mathematical side of your brain.

If you like puzzles, you’ll probably like roots!

Reason #4 – Improves test scores Knowing about Greek & Latin roots will help you

find synonyms, antonyms, decipher the meaning of words and even follow directions better.

Bringing you hits, such as . . . The NECAPs The SATs The NWEAs Science, Math & History tests Any test you’ll ever take!

What I’ll be assessing you on: Your general knowledge of Greek & Latin

roots.

Your knowledge of specific prefixes, bases and suffixes.

Your ability to apply knowledge of Greek & Latin roots to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words. Word Attack!!