The English language has more than a million words and increases by tens of thousands each year.
As students move up through grades, greater demands are placed on comprehension of high level vocabulary.
Big words have small parts that make them easier to understand. Knowledge of etymology is a great advantage in figuring out meaning and use of higher level languge.
Etymology highlights the semantic foundational meaning words are built on.
Learn common and advanced roots, prefixes, suffixes and affixes.
Learn how words are put together and how to take them apart.
Read and study high level texts, utilize etymology to comprehend and reinforce unknown and familiar vocabulary.
Use etymology to increase comprehension and preparation of academic subject area studies and test prep.
Test and monitor progress to guide future instruction
Instruction
Knowledge of etymology strengthens spelling, reading comprehension, oration and discourse.
What to expect
Parental and Student Interview
Gain information about student's age, interests and academic pursuits.
Vocabulary Assessment
Assess vocabulary using standardized testing.
Identify Target Vocabulary
What subjects are you studying? What vocabulary do you need to know?
Review Plan
Create individualized plan of study to meet student's needs.
Begin Instruction, Monitor and Reassess
Periodically assess vocabulary acquisition.
Curiosity about words, language, and vocabulary.
Ability to look at words as a puzzle with multiple pieces.
What you need to succeed
