Affix (root words) Multiple Intelligence Lesson Plan



Root Word (Affix) Project

In order to grow our vocabulary, we are going to have lessons on Latin and Greek root words. Learning root words will help you on the SAT, the AP test, AIMS, and on in-class timed writings by expanding your vocabulary and enabling you to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words based on their root.

The good news: You are going to teach the class about your assigned root! You will research and become an expert on your root, and will teach it to your peers on an assigned day. Here is what you must submit:

Part 1: Brainstorming Worksheet

• Find 4 academic vocab words that use your assigned root

• For each of the 4 vocab words, complete the worksheet with the following info:

o definition of the word

o part of speech

o justify WHY this is a worthy word to teach the class

(Total: 20pts practice category)

Part 2: A Prezi or Google Presentation visual aid with:

o The definition of your assigned root and a hint to remember it. (5 pts)

o One – your best – vocabulary word to teach the class and include: (20 pts)

▪ your word’s definition and part of speech

▪ a hint to help us remember your word’s definition

▪ a visual to help us remember your word’s definition

▪ explanation of how your classmates can use this word

o CITATIONS (in MLA Format) of your sources for the graphics/video clips/etc. (5 pts)

o Speaking and Listening (AKA Presentation) – see rubric on back (15 pts)

(Total: 45 pts assessment category)

My assigned root is ____________________ which means ______________________________

My chosen vocabulary word is: ____________________________________________________

(approved word based on teacher feedback from the brainstorming worksheet)

I present on (circle the date you are assigned):

Wed., Aug. 24 Thurs., Aug. 25 Fri., Aug 26

Your expertise is worth a lot! So please take pride in your work – you are teaching your peers this content!

You will also be graded on your preparation. FAILURE TO BE PREPARED ON YOUR ASSIGNED DAY RESULTS IN AN AUTOMATIC 50% OFF, unless extreme emergency does not allow you to come to school. In these extreme situations, please have a parent or guardian contact me ASAP on the matter.

If you end up having a conflict – field trip, vacation, appointment, etc. – later on, please coordinate with me so you can be switched with another student.

You must use Prezi or Google Presentations to create your presentation. The presentation MUST be shared with me PRIOR to your presentation.

leuck.corinne@ (for presentation e-mails)

Turn this handout back in to me on the day you present!

Rubric for Root Word Project Presentation

| |A (5) |B (4) |C (3) |D (2) |F (1) |

|Verbal Communication |Strong, clear voice. |Clear voice. Some variance|Voice is inconsistent. |Voice is weak. Minimal |Voice is inaudible. No |

| |Superior expression |in tempo, volume, etc. |Little variance in tempo, |variance. Pace is too |variance. Pace is |

| |(varying tempo, volume, |Pacing is effective. |volume, etc. Pacing is |slow or too fast. |excessively slow or fast. |

| |inflection, etc.) | |inconsistent. | | |

| |Excellent pacing. | | | | |

|Non-Verbal Communication |Direct eye contact with |Direct eye contact most of|Some eye contact with |Minimal eye contact with |No eye contact. No |

| |audience; seldom looking |the time but still returns|audience but relies on |audience. Confidence is |confidence. Inappropriate |

| |at notes. Confidence and |to notes. Seems confident |notes too much. Confidence|lacking. Dress is |dress and gestures. |

| |composure. Excellent |and composed. Good posture|and composure is |inappropriate. Distracting| |

| |posture. Appropriate |and appropriate |inconsistent. Posture |or inappropriate gestures.| |

| |appearance. Effective |appearance. Uses |lacking. Dresses like | | |

| |gestures to enhance verbal|appropriate gestures but |would every day. Nervous | | |

| |communication. |they do not enhance the |gestures. | | |

| | |presentation. | | | |

|Grammar, Conventions, and |Little or no grammar or |Minimal grammar or |Grammar and Convention |Grammar and convention |So many errors that it is |

|Technology |convention errors. |convention errors. |errors begin to impede |errors throughout that |evident no editing or |

| |Technology usage enhances |Technology usage adds to |readability. Technology is|distract from the overall |revising took place. |

| |audience understanding of |audience understanding of |not used to aid audience |site. Overall, technology |Technology is not used. |

| |the topic. References |the topic. References |understanding. May not |is not used effectively. | |

| |project appropriately/ |project appropriately/ |reference project | | |

| |effectively. |effectively. |appropriately/ | | |

| | | |effectively. | | |

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