English from the Roots Up

The curriculum builds systematic knowledge of Greek and Latin etymology, which provides foundational understanding for academic vocabulary.

Each lesson systematically teaches Greek and Latin roots with derived words, building connections across lessons like combining 'photos' and 'graph' to understand 'cinematographer'

The flashcard format naturally incorporates retrieval practice, with cards containing roots on one side and derivatives on the other.

Students use 100 cards with Greek/Latin words on front and derived words with meanings on back, stored in a file box for review

The curriculum provides systematic vocabulary instruction through Greek and Latin roots, developing word analysis skills.

Students learn 3-10 English words derived from each root, with emphasis on analyzing new words and figuring out meanings through root knowledge

The curriculum provides minimal teacher training, offering brief teaching information and activity suggestions without detailed guidance.

Review states 'actual teaching information provided is brief' and the resource is 'suited to the creative teacher who prefers general guidelines rather than detailed lesson plans'

The program requires teacher presentation and interaction but provides minimal structured guidance.

Review notes that 'teaching information provided is brief' and 'the teacher is on his or her own to implement the ideas'

The curriculum does not include structured writing instruction beyond suggested extension activities.

While activities like research reports are suggested, there is no systematic writing curriculum component

The curriculum introduces complex academic vocabulary but does not use extended texts of varying complexity.

Words taught are described as 'unlikely to be found in everyday reading' but prepare students for 'high school and college' vocabulary

This curriculum does not address phonics instruction as it focuses on vocabulary and word analysis rather than decoding.

The program targets vocabulary development through etymology rather than letter-sound relationships

This curriculum does not involve reading whole books or excerpts, focusing instead on vocabulary study through root words.

The program uses flashcards, activities, and dictionary work as primary learning tools rather than extended texts