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Which subject	English
What topic	Greek and Latin roots
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Greek and Latin Roots

Topic

Greek and Latin Roots

Objectives

• Understand the significance of Greek and Latin roots in the English language.
• Identify common Greek and Latin roots and their meanings.
• Apply knowledge of roots to decode unfamiliar words.
• Enhance vocabulary and comprehension through root analysis.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with a list of Greek and Latin roots
• Worksheets for practice
• Projector and screen (if available)
• Vocabulary flashcards

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 7

Subject

English

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson plan aligns with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for language and vocabulary development in grades 6-8.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce topic; discuss the importance of roots in English vocabulary.
2	Direct Instruction	10	Present common Greek and Latin roots; provide examples and meanings.
3	Guided Practice	5	Engage students in matching roots with their meanings in pairs.
4	Independent Practice	5	Distribute worksheets for students to complete using roots learned.
5	Review & Discussion	3	Go over worksheet answers as a class; clarify any misunderstandings.
6	Conclusion	2	Summarize roots covered; emphasize their importance in learning new words.
7	Homework Assignment	0	Assign students to create sentences using 5 new words derived from roots studied. Collect homework for review without presentations.

Assessment

• Monitor student participation during guided practice.
• Evaluate the completed worksheets for understanding.
• Review the homework for correct usage of vocabulary derived from roots.

Additional Notes

• Consider using multimedia resources or games to make root learning more engaging.
• Remind students to keep a vocabulary journal to track new words they encounter in their reading.

Homework

• Create sentences using 5 new words derived from Greek and Latin roots studied in class.
• Submit the completed assignment at the next lesson for assessment.

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