Most Fridays you will take a vocabulary test. First year students will be tested only on the meaning of the roots, whereas second year students will be expected to know the roots and the definitions of specific words associated with those roots. Test scores will count both for individual grades in writing and group points for our Spelling Wizards board. You will be provided with a paper copy of the current week's vocabulary list each Friday when you take your test. If you lose your paper, you are responsible for printing another from the PDFs below. You are encouraged to study nightly for these tests--the point is not to pass Friday's exam, but to internalize these roots for a lifetime of understanding. Most students find that studying for 15-20 minutes each night is sufficient for long-term memorizing. There are many ways to memorize; it may take you several tries to find what works best for you. The websites provided below are two online options for studying your roots. Each has many games and quizzes that may meet your needs--try them out!
Vocabulary Lists PDF |
Quizlet |
Study Stack |