2. et·y·mol·o·gy Example: xylography -- art of engraving on wood (writing on wood) xylo means woodgraph means writing Word Junction is etymology or the study of words. provides tools to build a stronger vocabulary. uses Greek & Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes in coordination with a visual STEM Wall.
4. Each week you will… Example: xylography -- art of engraving on wood (writing on wood) xylo means woodgraph means writing Memorize 5 stems Define the 10 vocabulary words given. Create a definition using the stem definition. Not the dictionary definition. List words in notebook glossary. Submit on Edmodo every Thursday.
5. What do you turn in? AB – from, away ABUSE – TO USE WRONGLY She abused the textbooks when she used them as a step stool in order to reach something. HE ABUSED THE TEXTBOOK WHEN HE WROTE ON THE PAGES.
6. What do you turn in? Stem and Definition Word and Definition Two Sentences using the word correctly. Picture to illustrate.
7. Lesson 1 alter - other fort - strong man - hand xylo - wood pro – forward/forth
8. alter - other alter ego – other side to oneself alternate – other way or placement of another
9. fort - strong fortress – stronghold effortless – without using strength
10. man - hand manuscript – an original piece created by an author (by hand) Penmanship - handwriting
11. pro – forward/forth prowess – to go forth bravely pronounce – to speak forward with correct enunciation
12. xylo - wood xylophone – wood instrument xylography – art of engraving on wood
