Word Junction

2010-2011

et·y·mol·o·gy

• 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.

Example:

xylography --

art of engraving on

wood (writing on wood)

xylo means wood

graph means writing

Resources

• Dictionary.com

• Online Etymology Dictionary

History and evolution of more

than 30000 words.

www.etymonline.com/

Each week you will…

• Memorize 5 stems

• Find 2 words to go with

each stem (total 10 words)

• Create a definition using

the stem definition. Not the

dictionary definition.

• List words in notebook

glossary.

• Submit on Edmodo every

Thursday.

Example:

xylography --

art of engraving on

wood (writing on wood)

xylo means wood

graph means writing

Lesson 1

alter - other

fort - strong

man - hand

xylo - wood

pro – forward/forth

alter - other

alter ego – other side to

oneself

alternate – other way or

placement of another

fort - strong

fortress – stronghold

effortless – without using

strength

man - hand

manuscript – an original

piece created by an

author (by hand)

Penmanship - handwriting

pro – forward/forth

prowess – to go forth bravely

pronounce – to speak

forward with correct

enunciation

xylo - wood

xylophone – wood instrument

xylography – art of engraving

on wood