Lesson Plan

NAME:
Lesson Topic: Latin and Greek Roots Grade level: 8 Total Time: 60 minutes across
2 classes # Students: whole class
Learning Goal:
(Content
Standard/Common
Core)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English

grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.B

Target Goal or Skill:

Essential Question(s):
Topical question(s):

Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as

clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
Students will understand Greek or Latin roots.
Why is it important to use correct spelling?
What are the benefits of using resources to improve your spelling?
Can students identify Greek or Latin roots by doing research?

Instructional
Objective(s):
Assessment
(Criteria / Look Fors/
Performance Tasks)

Students will use technology to do research on an assigned Greek or Latin

root. Student will illustrate definition and present to class.
Formative: Check in with students as they do their research

Disabilities/Diverse
Needs Represented
Student
Accommodations
and/or Modifications

To be determined

Instructional
Procedures
(including specific
times)

Class 1
1. Teacher explains importance of understanding Greek and Latin roots
2. Teacher models project
3. Teacher writes a list of Greek and Latin roots on the board
4. Students chose their root
5. Students do research on their root
6. Students write definition
7. Students illustrate definition

Introduction:
(including
motivational hook
where applicable)

Learning Activities:

Summative: Student presentation of Greek or Latin roots

Pre-determined root for student

Have research already accessible for student (printed out)
Allow student to illustrate first, then with scaffolded support write
definition

Class 21. Teacher reviews importance of Greek and Latin roots

2. Students present their projects

Closure:
Academic Language

Describe, Develop, Explain, Imagine

Communication
Skills
(see Handout)

Function: Evaluate the importance of using Greek and Latin roots

Vocabulary: Question why these roots have come in to the English
vocabulary
Syntax: Organize your research into a visibly effective presentation of the
Greek or Latin root
Discourse: Through asking and answering questions the class will discuss
why understanding Greek or Latin roots is important.
5 Questions (Blooms)
1. What is a root word?
2. How would you classify the type of root word?
3. How would you use the root word?
4. Can you list the different parts of your assigned word?
5. What would happen if you switched the root of your base word?
Curriculum (APA)
To be determined
e.g.
Investigations in
Number, Data, and
Space. (2012).
Pearson.

Materials
Notes

Paper, pencil, art supplies, technology for research, dictionary