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In the 14 years that I've been teaching, I've seen a real shift in the philosophy of English Education. When I started, whole language was the focus of all reading and writing instruction. Quite honestly, this was a shock to me since, as a student in a very small K-12 school in upstate New York, I only knew traditional methodology. My English classes were filled with diagramming sentences, memorizing the forms of the verb "to be," and studying vocabulary - including root words and affixes. That being said, as you can imagine, seeing my own students read and write just for the love of reading and writing...not concentrating on the number of complex sentences versus compound-complex sentences in a passage, was exciting! I loved it! My students loved it...ELA was fun! But...the question of whether or not it was wise for the pendulum to swing so far to one side and seemingly abandon the systematic teaching of grammar, conventions and vocabulary - specifically Greek and Latin roots and affixes - now arises. Is there something to be said for the shift to a "back to basics" approach that the Common Core Standards require? When looking carefully at the CCSS and researching the benefits of learning and internalizing the basic building blocks of language, to me the answer is a resounding, "Yes!" The interesting thing I found is that the CCSS vocabulary standards pertaining to Greek and Latin affixes and roots begin at 4th Grade and end at 8th Grade. Here's some of what I've found and why I think this is so: 1. Quite simply, let's start with knowing the parts helps our students to understand the whole. Knowing commonly used roots and affixes can help students infer the definitions of new words in context. 2. The ability to infer meaning: Knowing Greek and Latin word parts helps students recognize and gain clues to understanding of other words that use known affixes and roots (Nagy & Scott, 2000). 3. Over 60% of the words students will encounter in school textbooks have recognizable word parts; and many of these Latin and Greek roots (Nagy, Anderson, Schommer, Scott, & Stallman, 1989). This means that word study can helps students' comprehension in all content areas. 4. Recent reading research has supported the morphological approach to vocabulary development in elementary and middle school. In linguistics, this practice of identifying and analyzing the parts of words in a given language is helpful in its acquisition. 5. Content area vocabulary is largely Greek and Latin-based and research supports this instruction, especially for struggling readers (Harmon, Hedrick & Wood, 2005). 6. Knowing commonly used suffixes can help students identify a word's part of speech, further helping with correct usage in writing. 7. Lastly, standardized tests assess students' vocabulary. Whether we like it or not, state testing seems to be here to stay. That being said, giving our students the tools necessary to be successful can turn what is often a stressful situation for many into an opportunity to confidently show what they know. In doing some research to answer my own questions for this post, I also found a very well-written and thorough research summary on the topic created by the National Middle School Association. In it you will find a great deal of research that not only supports the instruction of vocabulary in language development, but the need for word study at the middle school level. So, with all of this said, we now need to examine how. How do we meet the needs of our students without swinging the pendulum all the way back in the other direction...forsaking student-centered instruction for skill and drill? I think balance is the key. Direct instruction of vocabulary is a place to start, but time should be given for students to explore and analyze word parts in small groups or learning centers and on their own. This gradual release of responsibility approach - which we know so well in the instruction of reading - pertains to vocabulary as well. In an effort to help you find materials that can help with organizing cooperative learning opportunities for word study, I'm also including a link to my Content Areas Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes - which includes a PowerPoint for reviewing word parts and their roles in language. CCR and CCSS aligned for ELA 5 - 8 It includes charts and Memory Match cards for roots in ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies as well as for commonly used prefixes and suffixes. My Student Accountability Form and my My Vocabulary Keeps Growing graphic organizer are also included. Please feel free to click HERE if you would like more details. In providing links to some of the free materials I've created for vocabulary, and following the post I wrote for Common Core Classrooms, I've received some great feedback, and questions as to the whys and hows have been asked. I'm hoping that I've given you some more information, places to look for additional answers, and have offered some resources that may be helpful. Are you teaching roots, prefixes and suffixes in your classroom? If you have fun ways that you have had your students review or practice...please consider sharing more in the comments below. The more insight and resources we can gather, the better! Harmon, J., Hedrick, W., Wood, K. (2005). Research on vocabulary instruction in the Content areas: Implication for struggling readers. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 21, 261-280. Nagy, W.E., Anderson, R.C., Schommer, M., Scott, J.A., & Stallman, A.C. (1989). Morphological families in the internal lexicon. Reading Research Quarterly, 24(3), 262-282. Nagy, W. E., & Scott, J. A. (2000). Vocabulary processes. In M. L. Kamil, P. B. Mosenthal, P. D. Pearson, & R. Barr (Eds.), Handbook of reading research (Vol. III, pp. 269–284). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.
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"b's have bellies, and d's don't" This is a cute way for your students to remember how to print a b and d. My students needed something that was real for them. We all stand up and say this together with our actions!! :0) (pat your belly and pat your bottom) lol The kids love it! It is a simple, hands on, and a fun way to remember the difference between a b and d when you are writing.
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Are you searching for engaging and educational worksheets to help your students understand the different states of matter? Look no further! In this blog post, we have gathered a collection of fun and interactive worksheets that will capture their attention and enhance their learning experience. Designed for students in elementary and middle school, these worksheets cover the entity and subject of states of matter in a creative and engaging way.
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This Matter Changing States Worksheet was designed for middle school students learning about state changes. This double-sided worksheet features a helpful overview at the top, which students can refer back to while they’re working if they need help. There are 10 fill in the blank questions that reinforces vocabulary associated with matter changing states, 2 multiple choice questions, and 8 more challenging questions that ask students to analyze and interpret a graph. This worksheet is perfect for students just learning about matter changing states, or for students who simply need more practice! Give as classwork, assign as homework, or leave for a sub! All of my worksheets include: - Name, date, and section at the top. - Margins that have been appropriately adjusted on the front and back pages to accommodate for hole punching and easy placement in a 3-ring binder. - Fun and age-appropriate graphics and fonts for middle school students! - A complete answer key! If you like this product, you might also like my: Introduction to Density Worksheet Exploring Density Worksheet Introduction to Balancing Chemical Equations Worksheet Introduction to Significant Figures Worksheet Introduction to Physical and Chemical Changes Worksheet ©2015 Adventures in Science * Permission to use for personal use only. * Please do not share this file with others. * Additional licenses may be bought for half price for interested colleagues. Graphics and fonts by: Cara Carroll Ink n Little Things Melonheadz Ron Leishman Digital Toonage Surfin' Through Second
Among the 16 most commonly used punctuation marks are the period, question mark, exclamation point, and comma. These, along with the other 12, are all listed neatly and explained for you here.
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Critical thinking questions include, 'Why is this important? What are the causes and effects of this? How do we know if this is true?"
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This boardgame can be used either as a warm-up activity or as a winding-up one while talking about family. The questions are supposed to encourage students to discuss family matters. Each question should be followed by more questions asked by students. - ESL worksheets
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