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English from the Roots Up, Vol. 1: Help for Reading, Writing, Spelling, and S.A.T. Scores [Plastic Comb]

Joegil K. Lundquist
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Book Description

June 1, 1996 0964321033 978-0964321038
Just as phonics help children to figure out what words are, Latin and Greek help them to figure out what words mean. Without an early working knowledge of these indispensable components of their language, children are handicapped in their ability to use words well. Why do we put off until it is almost too late, or never provide the opportunity to cultivate understanding of the vivid, active imagery that confers power in the use of our language?

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Product Details

  • Plastic Comb: 106 pages
  • Publisher: Literacy Unlimited Publishers (June 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0964321033
  • ISBN-13: 978-0964321038
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.8 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I have purchased both volumes 1 and 2 and love them. Jeffrey B. Thorpe  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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71 of 73 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Effective September 3, 2005
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English From The Roots Up is an excellent vocabulary and spelling tool for any age student--including the child who is learning to read, especially with phonics, and can write or the high school student trying to prepare for college entrance exams. It develops words from Latin and Greek roots using simple nemonic devices--index cards outlined in red for Latin or green for Greek, which you make yourself. Students learn one root at a time, and from that root are given examples where it's used. Recognizing Greek or Latin roots in English words enables the student to determine the definition and spelling of unknown words. The exercise is consistent for each root--learn the definition of the root, learn words that have that root and the definitions of those words as well. The lessons build on one another. Elementary children think it's fun, believe it or not, because they find themselves discovering big words that don't intimidate them anymore. They also have fun making up new words based on the roots they've learned. I have my 1st grader working through the lessons along with my 4th grader. We learn one root and the words associated with that root, master it and move on to the next at their pace. The book calls for making the cards on 3x5 index cards, but 4x6 or even 5x7 would be better in my opinion. I can't even write small enough to get the words with the root and their definitions on a single 3x5, much less a 5 or 9 y/o child.
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121 of 129 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Buy the flash cards, not the book June 10, 2007
Format:Plastic Comb
I purchased both the book and the flash cards. After reviewing both I kept the flash cards and returned the book.

The flash cards have everything you need, and they are ready to use. The flash cards include all forms of the greek or latin word on the front, and on the back they list many common English words based on the root.

The book requires that you make flash cards. The book also includes a few pages of background material, but not enough to make it worth the money. While the book has a lot of useful material, it is not as easy to use as the flash cards. The book would have just sat on the shelf -- the flash cards were put to use the day they arrived.

The flash cards are great and they are really the most helpful. Purchase the flash cards.
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Joegil Lundquist's English from the Roots Up May 12, 2004
Format:Plastic Comb
Several months ago I purchased Volumes 1 and 2 of Joegil Lundquist's English from the Roots Up. Since then my son and I have been studying Volume 1 at home. In using this book, we find that learning word roots greatly increases the number of new vocabulary words we can learn in a given period of time. In the book, roots are presented individually along with many example words and a wealth of information about them. This makes for a fascinating study, bringing the words to life as we learn how they were used in the past. There are notes for the teacher on every page. These are written a personable style allowing us to imagine that Mrs. Lundquist, herself, is right with us, sharing her vast knowledge of history and the roots of the English language. You get the feeling she really cares about her readers and how they look at things as they learn. In a week's time we are able to cover two or three new roots and find it satisfying to note how rapidly our ability to decipher new words multiplies with every page we turn. Volume 2 is a continuation of Volume 1, packed with additional, interesting tidbits of information and suggested related activities. I wholeheartedly recommend this series for young and old alike. For us it has been money and time well spent.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful to build the vocabularies.
After taking Latin classes at school, we are seeking to find a book to read. This book is what we want. Very clear.
Published 15 days ago by chia-yu huang
4.0 out of 5 stars Content is excellent but printing quality is flimsy.
This seams to be printed on a home computer and on very light weight paper. It is a comb binding on the edition I received. Read more
Published 18 days ago by J. Dickerson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
Organized way to teach Greek and Latin roots to students. I'm planning on introducing three words a week by having students create flash cards.
Published 4 months ago by Holly S.
1.0 out of 5 stars Skip if you have the flash cards
I ordered the flashcards and workbook for a home school co-op. The book covers the same information as the flashcards, except the book offers pronounciations. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lmz6
1.0 out of 5 stars Agree - Buy Cards, not book
For starters, be careful that if you are starting out with this program, that you must start with "Volume I". Read more
Published 12 months ago by davenkim
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful tool
We use this book every week in our homeschool and it has proven to be an effective learning tool. We have a lot of fun with this and both my daughter and I have learned a great... Read more
Published 13 months ago by GCMom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, even for older students
I inherited this book from the previous Latin teacher. I use it every day and my Freshmen love it! Even my juniors see the relevance. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Elizabeth Pinney
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
I got this book few weeks ago and my 7yr old just loves this. Very much impressed with the design. Covered all the major roots. Read more
Published 15 months ago by BookLover
5.0 out of 5 stars What we needed
This book is what I was looking for to learn roots. It is very basic and that's all I was looking for in word origin: that a word is Latin or Greek in origin and the meaning of the... Read more
Published 20 months ago by cecelia a witt
4.0 out of 5 stars small but mighty
A good base for language learning. Enjoyable for interested students. Have to jazz it up a bit for some students.
Published 23 months ago by M. Harris
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