Vocabulary Blog: Latin Word of the Week

Our vocabulary blog sends out just one Latin word per week, but that one word packs incredible vocabulary-building power. Learn a dozen English derivatives or more with each Latin root!

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May 5, 2008, Latin Phrase

Dear Latin Teacher, Can you help me figure out the Latin phrase for God Made or Built by God? I thought it would be something like Deus Fecit, but

Apr 24, 2008, Build Your Own Website that Pays for Itself - Perfect for Teachers!

Educators, you can build your own website and earn money, too! I started vocabulary-lesson-plans.com in the summer of 2007, and now it earns more than it costs.

Apr 23, 2008, Latin Roots Increase Vocabulary: Home-school teachers manufacture success

Increase vocabulary with Latin roots: Give your students a helping hand with the Latin root word MANUS! Manufacture, manumit, emancipate, manacles, manuscript, and more.

Apr 23, 2008, Index of Latin Roots: Study English Derivatives

Search Latin roots hyperlinked to derivative lists and vocabulary activities. Discover the power of Latin in building English vocabulary.

Apr 17, 2008, Elucidate new vocabulary words for your students: LUX, LUCIS!

Build English vocabulary from Latin roots. The Latin word LUX, LUCIS provides several derivatives from basic to advanced.

Apr 10, 2008, Vocabulary Lesson Plans

Browse the best vocabulary lesson plans from a NY state certified Latin teacher. Plan vocabulary lessons for all students in every subject area.

Apr 2, 2008, Vocabulary Lessons Come Alive with Latin Roots! Try teaching all the derivatives

Create a fresh vocabulary lesson plan from the Latin root CULPA. Find printable puzzles and online quizzes.

Mar 27, 2008, Teach English Vocabulary via the Latin Verb Haerere

Understanding Latin vocabulary strengthens general English vocabulary. The Latin root HAERERE provides several English derivatives.

Mar 20, 2008, Vocabulary SAT: Derivatives of the Latin Verb Pugnare

Are you preparing for the vocabulary SAT? Tap into the power of Latin derivatives using the verb to fight: Pugnare.

Mar 12, 2008, Build a Vocabulary Lesson Plan Around a Single Latin Root.

Create a fresh vocabulary lesson plan from just one Latin root word. Find printable vocabulary puzzles and online vocabulary quizzes.

Mar 2, 2008, Learn Social Studies Vocabulary via Latin roots

As you build social studies vocabulary, use Latin roots to expand general vocabulary, too.

Feb 25, 2008, Study Latin Vocabulary to Learn Advanced English

Learning one Latin vocabulary word per week will help you acquire dozens of advanced English vocabulary words. Start now with the Latin root below, and discover the power of learning Latin.

Feb 21, 2008, The Best Math Lesson Plans Include Math Vocabulary

Use these math lesson plans to teach and learn vocabulary at any grade level. Discover how the Latin language unlocks math vocabulary. Perfect for elementary, middle, or high school!

Feb 17, 2008, Vocabulary Strategies: Teaching Compound Latin Roots

Effective vocabulary strategies: Teaching compound Latin roots helps students not only learn a new root word, but also reinforce and expand familiar vocabulary.

Feb 13, 2008, Need an English Vocabulary Lesson? Create Fun Lessons with Latin Roots!

Create an English vocabulary lesson that will leave students wanting to learn more. With a little guidance, anyone can learn vocabulary with Latin and Greek roots.

Feb 10, 2008, Use Latin Derivatives to Build Vocabulary

Learning Latin derivatives will increase English vocabulary by leaps and bounds. Each Latin root can yield a dozen or more vocabulary words.

Feb 6, 2008, Build English Vocabulary through Latin Roots and Word Origins

Looking to expand your English vocabulary? It takes a lifetime, but with Latin roots and word origins you can teach and learn powerful tools for acquiring new words.

Feb 3, 2008, Has Teaching Prefixes Become a Drag? Try this Latin Root!

Take the tedium from teaching prefixes! Vocabulary and prefixes are easy to learn via Latin roots.

Jan 28, 2008, A Geography Lesson Plan: Earth vs. Ground

Build a geography lesson plan around the Latin roots for ground and earth. Great for the study of prefixes, too!

Jan 25, 2008, Make Chemistry Lesson Plans Work for YOUR Students

Improve your chemistry lesson plans: Elements from the periodic table make a great resource for increasing your knowledge of vocabulary and science.

Jan 23, 2008, Vocabulary Lesson Plans

Find vocabulary lesson plans in your subject area at your ability level. Build English vocabulary via Latin roots. Access free quizzes and tests for mastery.

Jan 21, 2008, Math Lesson Plan: Integers

Build a math lesson plan around the Latin root of integer. Teach math vocabulary across the curriculum with our Latin Word of the Week.

Jan 18, 2008, Build Geography Lesson Plans from Latin Roots.

Expand world geography lesson plans to build vocabulary across the curriculum. Learn strategies for teaching Latin roots and English derivatives.

Jan 6, 2008, Build SAT Prep Vocabulary via Latin Roots

For learning SAT prep vocabulary, nothing beats the power of Latin roots. Join our Latin Word of the Week and start learning new words today!