{"title":"Classical Word Roots","description":"\u003csection style=\"font-family: Lato, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; background: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; position: relative; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: calc(100vw - 40px); max-width: 1320px; margin: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 28px 24px 42px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- COLLECTION IMAGE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0018\/4723\/0510\/files\/Root_Words.png?v=1792693867\" alt=\"Classical Word Roots curriculum from Kolbe Academy Press\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 760px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; object-fit: contain;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COLLECTION INTRODUCTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px); margin: 0 0 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClassical Word Roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 18px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWords Tell Stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe English language is filled with treasures from the ancient world. Behind familiar words lie Greek and Latin roots that reveal their meanings, histories, and connections to other ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassical Word Roots\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Mara Matteoli and published by Kolbe Academy Press, invites young learners to make these discoveries for themselves. Designed for younger elementary students and recommended for Grade 3, this engaging course helps students recognize the building blocks of words, uncover patterns, and approach unfamiliar vocabulary with curiosity and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThrough 28 lessons, students begin with the Greek alphabet before progressing to Greek and Latin roots and their English derivatives. Vocabulary study, writing practice, quizzes, and cumulative review are enriched by readings that connect classical language to Scripture, history, science, mathematics, literature, and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe Student Book provides the complete sequence of lessons and activities, while the companion Teacher Guide offers answer keys and reference materials to support instruction at home or in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COLLECTION DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f7f6f1; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003eGrade Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003eYounger Elementary, Recommended for Grade 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f7f6f1; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003eForeign Language\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f7f6f1; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003eCourse Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003e28 Lessons, Four Quarters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f7f6f1; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003eKolbe Academy Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COURSE MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px); margin: 0 0 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExplore the Course Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003eThe Classical Word Roots Student Book and Teacher Guide work together to provide student lessons, practice, assessments, and instructional support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- STUDENT BOOK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 350px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f7f6f1; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eStudent Resource\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClassical Word Roots Student Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe primary instructional resource, containing the complete 28-lesson sequence with daily directions, readings, vocabulary study, writing practice, quizzes, and quarterly assessments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily plan and four-quarter scope and sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo introductory Greek alphabet lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26 lessons on Greek and Latin roots and derivatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-disciplinary readings and vocabulary activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDerivative-writing practice and creative exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28 lesson quizzes and four quarterly tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot-word drill pages for cumulative review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord Tracker game board and certificate of completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: auto;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.kolbe.org\/collections\/all\/products\/classical-word-roots\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; box-sizing: border-box; background: #780000; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; padding: 0 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"\u003e View Student Book \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TEACHER GUIDE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 350px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f7f6f1; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eParent \u0026amp; Teacher Resource\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 25px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClassical Word Roots Teacher Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe companion reference for parents and instructors, providing answer keys, lesson references, and organized vocabulary resources that support the activities and assessments in the Student Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested four-day instructional routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 28-lesson scope and sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson and culture-topic references with Student Book page numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer keys for introductory Greek alphabet worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer keys for all 28 lesson quizzes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnswer keys for four quarterly tests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson-by-lesson roots and derivatives reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlphabetical index of roots with lesson references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: auto;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.kolbe.org\/collections\/all\/products\/classical-word-roots-teacher-guide\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; box-sizing: border-box; background: #780000; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; padding: 0 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\"\u003e View Teacher Guide \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW THE BOOKS WORK TOGETHER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px); margin: 0 0 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow the Books Work Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe Student Book includes daily instructions and student-facing lesson materials. The Teacher Guide complements those lessons with answer keys and convenient references for parents and teachers. Both books include the general daily plan and course scope and sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eAfter the two introductory Greek alphabet lessons, students follow a consistent four-day routine that encourages memorization, discovery, application, and review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 230px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #ffffff; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eDay 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eLearn the week's Greek and Latin roots, explore derivatives, and prepare vocabulary flashcards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 230px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #ffffff; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eDay 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eComplete a root-word drill and explore how classical vocabulary connects to other subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 230px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #ffffff; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eDay 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eReview flashcards and practice using derivatives in spoken or written sentences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 230px; min-width: 0; box-sizing: border-box; background: #ffffff; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eDay 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eComplete the lesson quiz, use new words in conversation, and continue vocabulary review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 18px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Word Tracker game board encourages students to use learned vocabulary in everyday conversation, extending word study beyond written exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CLASSICAL CATHOLIC CONNECTIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px); margin: 0 0 28px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhere Language Meets Faith and Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.35; margin: 0 0 18px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat do constellations, Roman numerals, and the Nicene Creed have in common?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eEach offers an opportunity to discover connections between classical language, civilization, and the Catholic faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eClassical Word Roots\u003c\/em\u003e, students encounter Christ as the \u003cem\u003eLogos\u003c\/em\u003e, discover Greek and Latin roots behind words such as \u003cem\u003eastronomer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003econstellation\u003c\/em\u003e, explore ancient Roman numerals, and learn about the historical origins of the Nicene Creed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eOther lessons explore writing in ancient Greece, the Greek language in Scripture, the solar system, Greek philosophy and sculpture, Roman mosaics and aqueducts, scientific naming, and the Marian title \u003cem\u003eStella Maris\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThese are not isolated vocabulary exercises. They invite students to look more closely at words, recognize relationships across subjects, and discover how the languages of Greece and Rome continue to shape the world of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003eIn the classical tradition, language opens the door to understanding. \u003cem\u003eClassical Word Roots\u003c\/em\u003e begins cultivating that understanding in the elementary years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CHOOSING COURSE MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ebe9df; padding: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 32px); margin: 0; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 12px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChoosing Your Course Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor homeschool instruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Student Book and Teacher Guide together provide the lessons, activities, assessments, answer keys, and reference materials needed for the course. A separate printed course plan is not offered. Families enrolled in Kolbe Academy's homeschool course receive a digital syllabus through the Kolbe Portal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Kolbe Academy online students:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Student Book is used with the Classical Word Roots online course. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Student Book and Teacher Guide are sold separately. The Student Book contains the student lessons and assessments; the Teacher Guide contains the corresponding answer keys and instructional references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classical-word-roots","title":"Classical Word Roots","description":"\u003csection style=\"font-family: Lato, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; background: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1120px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 28px 20px 42px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 12px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClassical Word Roots Student Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eDiscover the stories behind words and the Greek and Latin roots that continue to shape the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe English language is filled with treasures from the ancient world. Behind familiar words lie roots that reveal their meanings, histories, and connections to other ideas. \u003cem\u003eClassical Word Roots\u003c\/em\u003e invites young learners to make these discoveries for themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eWritten by Mara Matteoli and published by Kolbe Academy Press, this engaging introduction to classical word study is designed for younger elementary students and recommended for Grade 3. Students begin with two lessons on the Greek alphabet, followed by 26 lessons exploring Greek and Latin roots and their English derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003eRather than simply memorizing vocabulary, students learn to recognize the building blocks of words, discover patterns, and use familiar roots to approach new words with greater understanding. Cross-disciplinary readings, writing practice, flashcard study, quizzes, and cumulative review connect language study to Scripture, history, science, mathematics, literature, grammar, art, and classical culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STUDENT BOOK DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStudent Book Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; min-width: 0; background: #f7f6f1; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003eGrade Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\"\u003eYounger Elementary, Recommended for Grade 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; 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They invite students to look more closely at words, recognize relationships across subjects, and discover how the languages of Greece and Rome continue to shape the world of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COURSE INFORMATION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCourse Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassical Word Roots\u003c\/em\u003e introduces younger elementary students to the Greek and Latin roots that form the building blocks of English. 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Through speaking, writing, review, and assessment, students practice recognizing and applying the vocabulary they encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COURSES THIS BOOK IS USED IN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCourses This Book Is Used In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 20px; color: #6e5a50;\"\u003eThis Student Book is used with Kolbe Academy's Classical Word Roots homeschool and online courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 16px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClassical Word Roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eCourse Formats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; align-items: center; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f7f6f1; color: #1e1919; padding: 0 16px; font-size: 15px; border: 1px solid #ebe9df;\"\u003e Homeschool \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f7f6f1; color: #1e1919; padding: 0 16px; font-size: 15px; border: 1px solid #ebe9df;\"\u003e Online \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COURSE PLAN AND DIGITAL SYLLABUS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCourse Plan and Digital Syllabus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eA separate printed course plan is not offered for Classical Word Roots. The Student Book contains the suggested four-day daily plan, complete 28-lesson scope and sequence, daily directions, readings, activities, quizzes, and quarterly tests. The companion Teacher Guide provides the corresponding answer keys and instructional references. Together, these materials provide the resources needed to teach and complete the homeschool course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003eFamilies enrolled in Kolbe Academy's homeschool course receive a digital syllabus through the Kolbe Portal. The syllabus provides an overview of course objectives, methodology, assessment, daily routine, and scope and sequence. It is not sold separately or available in print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPANION MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompanion Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003ePair the Student Book with the corresponding Teacher Guide for a complete, coordinated Classical Word Roots homeschool course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0; background: #f7f6f1; padding: 20px 22px; border-top: 4px solid #780000;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClassical Word Roots Teacher Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eThe companion reference for parents and instructors, containing a suggested four-day instructional routine, complete scope and sequence, lesson and culture-topic references, answers for introductory Greek alphabet worksheets, answer keys for all 28 lesson quizzes and four quarterly tests, a lesson-by-lesson roots and derivatives reference, and an alphabetical index of the main roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; box-sizing: border-box; background: #780000; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; padding: 0 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/books.kolbe.org\/collections\/all\/products\/classical-word-roots-teacher-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e View Teacher Guide \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT NOTE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ebe9df; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduct Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003eThis product includes the \u003cstrong\u003eClassical Word Roots Student Book only\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA Clear Weekly Rhythm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eAfter two introductory lessons on the Greek alphabet, students follow a manageable four-day sequence combining memorization, discovery, application, and review. The general daily plan appears in both the Student Book and Teacher Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 210px; background: #ffffff; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eDay 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eLearn the week's Greek and Latin roots and build flashcards with definitions and derivatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 210px; background: #ffffff; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eDay 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eComplete a vocabulary drill and explore a cross-disciplinary reading or culture topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 210px; background: #ffffff; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eDay 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eReview current and cumulative flashcards and practice using derivatives in speech or writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 210px; background: #ffffff; border-top: 4px solid #780000; padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eDay 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eComplete the lesson quiz and continue reviewing previously learned roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CROSS-CURRICULAR CONNECTIONS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhere Language Meets Faith and Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 16px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat do constellations, Roman numerals, and the Nicene Creed have in common?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eEach offers students an opportunity to discover connections between classical language, civilization, and the Catholic faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eThrough the \u003cem\u003eClassical Word Roots Student Book\u003c\/em\u003e, students encounter Christ as the \u003cem\u003eLogos\u003c\/em\u003e, explore Greek and Latin roots behind words such as \u003cem\u003eastronomer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003econstellation\u003c\/em\u003e, study Roman numerals, and learn about the historical origins of the Nicene Creed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe Teacher Guide provides an organized list of these cross-disciplinary topics with corresponding Student Book page references, helping parents and teachers follow the connections between language, religion, history, mathematics, science, literature, grammar, art, and classical culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COURSE INFORMATION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCourse Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClassical Word Roots\u003c\/em\u003e introduces younger elementary students to the Greek and Latin roots that form the building blocks of English. The course begins with two lessons on the Greek alphabet, followed by 26 lessons exploring classical roots and their English derivatives. A suggested four-day routine combines memorization, vocabulary drills, cross-disciplinary readings, writing practice, quizzes, and cumulative review. The Teacher Guide supports this study with answer keys and convenient instructional references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COURSES THIS BOOK IS USED IN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCourses This Book Is Used In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 20px; color: #6e5a50;\"\u003eThis Teacher Guide is used with Kolbe Academy's Classical Word Roots homeschool course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: 22px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 16px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClassical Word Roots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #780000; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eCourse Format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; align-items: center; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; box-sizing: border-box; background: #f7f6f1; color: #1e1919; padding: 0 16px; font-size: 15px; border: 1px solid #ebe9df;\"\u003e Homeschool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COURSE PLAN AND DIGITAL SYLLABUS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #780000; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCourse Plan and Digital Syllabus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003eA separate printed course plan is not offered for this course. Both the Student Book and Teacher Guide include the suggested four-day daily plan and complete 28-lesson scope and sequence. The Student Book also contains detailed daily directions, readings, activities, quizzes, and quarterly tests. The Teacher Guide provides the corresponding answer keys and instructional references. Together, these materials provide the resources needed to teach and complete the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003eFamilies enrolled in Kolbe Academy's homeschool course receive a digital syllabus through the Kolbe Portal. The syllabus provides an overview of course objectives, methodology, assessment, daily routine, and scope and sequence. It is not sold separately or available in print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPANION MATERIALS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #ebe9df; padding: 28px; margin: 0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompanion Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003ePair this Teacher Guide with the corresponding Student Book for a complete, coordinated Classical Word Roots course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #f7f6f1; padding: 20px 22px; border-top: 4px solid #780000;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #1e1919; font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClassical Word Roots Student Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003eThe primary instructional resource, containing 28 lessons with daily directions, cross-disciplinary readings, Greek and Latin roots and derivatives, writing practice, quizzes, quarterly tests, vocabulary drill pages, the Word Tracker game board, and a certificate of completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; box-sizing: border-box; background: #780000; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; padding: 0 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/books.kolbe.org\/collections\/all\/products\/classical-word-roots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e View Student Book \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT NOTE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ebe9df; padding: 22px 24px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Capitolium2, Georgia, serif; color: #780000; font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProduct Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0;\"\u003eThis product includes the \u003cstrong\u003eClassical Word Roots Teacher Guide only\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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