Word Junction is a 2010-2011 program that teaches etymology, the study of words, by having students memorize 5 word stems each week and define 10 vocabulary words in their own words. Students are to list the words in their reading notebook glossary and submit their definitions on Edmodo every Thursday using an Excel chart to track their progress in building a stronger vocabulary through understanding Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

1. Word Junction 2010-2011

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.

3. Resources Dictionary.com Online Etymology Dictionary History and evolution of more than 30000 words.www.etymonline.com/

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 in your OWN words. List words in reading notebook glossary. Submit on Edmodo every Thursday.

5. What do you turn in? Turn in the Microsoft Excel Chart to Edmodo