Red Hot Root Words: Mastering Vocabulary With Prefixes, Suffixes And Root Words (Book 2) (Paperback)

by Dianne Draze (Author) "You don't need to be a novelist or a lawyer to benefit from a strong command of the English language..." (more)
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Help students improve their mastery of the English language and acquire the keys for understanding thousands of words by studying Greek and Latin prefixes, root words and suffixes. This second in a two-book series contains three sections (prefixes, root words and suffixes), but each section has the same format. Each of the lessons include: 2 to 4 prefixes, suffixes, or root words along with meanings and sample words, 10 new vocabulary words that use these word parts, definitions and sample sentences for each new word, and a one-page worksheet that presents a variety of ways to apply knowledge and expand understanding of the definitions and uses of the word parts.

In addition to the extensive student section, the book includes considerable reference material to help the instructor. This includes: a comprehensive listing of prefixes, root words and suffixes, their meanings and sample words extra words to use with each lesson, open-ended worksheets that can be used with any lesson, and additional lesson ideas to supplement your word study.

This is one of the most complete, usable presentations of vocabulary development using word parts you will find. A knowledge of word parts gives students a head start on decoding words in reading and testing situations. A red hot vocabulary program!

For younger students, use Red Hot Root Words, book 1.

Grades 6-9

About the Author
Dianne Draze holds both a BA in education with a major in mathematics and a MA in curriculum and instruction. Beginning her tenure in the field of education in 1968, she has found many ways to enrich the educational experiences of children. She taught upper elementary grades, junior high mathematics, English and history, gifted programs for grades 1 through 8, and education classes at the university level.

Ms. Draze founded Dandy Lion Publications in 1977, creating a publishing house that specialized in curriculum materials that were appropriate for able learners and gifted students, that combined motivating content with challenging activities, and that were easy for teachers to use. In the capacity of owner and editor, she wrote over 50 books and edited an additional 119 books. Her goal, whether writing or editing, was to create materials that would engage students in thinking, creating, making new discoveries, and applying what they learned to new situation. A person with a great curiosity, she has written curriculum guides on many topics and is always interested in whatever topic she is currently researching or editing.

Ms. Draze has retired from full-time involvement in Dandy Lion Publications and currently consults, writes and edits on a part-time basis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 68 pages
• Publisher: Prufrock Press (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593631294
• ISBN-13: 978-1593631291
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #45,531 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Red Hot Root Words, February 7, 2007

By	R. Vali "rosemeria" (Hawaii, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great resource to increase your child's vocabulary. Nicely organized workbook, challenging; the prefect way to supplement my kids school work. My fifth grader enjoys spelling much more -- by using his knowledge of root words as clues to the meaning of words!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars vocabulary, April 14, 2007

By	Deborah A. Duenas "Dee Duenas" (sacramento, ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

excellent book. great for grades 5 and higher. helps in teaching the the latin and greek roots. students really start to understand 'how words came to be.' book 1 is also recommended.