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

• Define the 10 vocabulary

words given in your OWN

words.

• List words in reading

notebook glossary.

• Submit on Edmodo every

Thursday.

Example:

xylography --

art of engraving on

wood (writing on wood)

xylo means wood

graph means writing

What do you turn in?

Turn in the Microsoft Excel Chart to

Edmodo