Work on Words Wednesday - Greek and Latin Stems
Welcome back! :) Here's the latest installation of the Work on Words Wednesday series. Today we are focusing on an easy strategy you can use for 5 minutes per day to teach Greek and Latin stems. Looking for more Work on Words Wednesday posts? Click here to see them all! Understanding common Greek and Latin stems increases both vocabulary and comprehension, and is specifically cited in Common Core standards L.4.4b, L.5.4b, and L.6.4b. This is a strategy I have used effectively both in the classroom and as a Literacy Specialist to ensure my students have a solid understanding of common Greek and Latin stems. This strategy requires 5 minutes of whole group time daily, and can be tweaked to meet the needs of your classroom. Consider using this strategy as a part of your daily meeting, an activity after you return from lunch, or even at the end of the day as students pack their backpacks. Please remember: you know your stud...