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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This review is from: English from the Roots Up, Vol. 1: Help for Reading, Writing, Spelling, and S.A.T. Scores (Plastic Comb)
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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Buy the flash cards, not the book,
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This review is from: English from the Roots Up, Vol. 1: Help for Reading, Writing, Spelling, and S.A.T. Scores (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.
64 of 69 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book for children & adults! Very fun and informative!,
This review is from: English from the Roots Up, Vol. 1: Help for Reading, Writing, Spelling, and S.A.T. Scores (Plastic Comb)
This book truly does help reading, writing, spelling and S. A. T. scores! And, you have fun in the process! I have homeschooled for 6 years. We have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the origins of our English language. The author is very knowledgeable and convinces you that you can be successful with this program! My daughter especially liked making the flash cards to go along with the curriculum.
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