Foundations+of+Language

=Foundations of Language, Mrs. Spring=

If you have class on May 19, 2017 "WORD POWER!" Crossword Project is DUE TUESDAY, MAY 23rd
=Below, you will find file uploads for the various word lists from the Scripps National Spelling Bee Vocabulary List. Click on each file to see a list of words in that language that have been adopted into English. The remaining instructions have been given to you on paper.= =GOOD LUCK! BONNE CHANCE! VIEL GLUCK! BONA FORTUNA! BUENA SUERTE!= = = =HERE IS THE LINK TO MAKE YOUR CROSWORD:= []

One word from each language:















Three words from Greek and three words from Latin: ==

== =HERE IS THE LINK TO MAKE YOUR CROSSWORD:=

You must make the crossword in one session. It will not save it for you to finish at another time. Follow the instructions exactly!!!

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=May 4th QUIZ ASSIGNMENT:= = HERE IS THE LINK FOR YOUR "INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES" UNIT QUIZ: =

REMEMBER!


 * Be sure to complete all questions in one time session, as you are not able to do part of the quiz now and part later (it will not save your responses).
 * You may use your notes and handouts.
 * You may NOT use classmates or the internet.
 * Be sure to click the "Submit" button when finished

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ARABIC/ENGLISH VOCABULARY COMPARISON LESSON and QUESTIONS (10 Points) Working with your row partner and using the links below, follow the 10 directions and answer the questions #1-10. Write your answers on the sheet I gave you and write both your and your partner's names on the sheet.

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1.Find an English word which came from Arabic and has cognates (similar sounding words) in 6 other languages. _ 2. Find an English word which came directly from Arabic into English (no other languages have the same word) 3. What Arabic word did giraffe come from? 4. What Arabic word did gazelle come from?

Use this link for questions #5-8: __[]__

5. Why did the author want to learn Arabic?_ 6. Why does the author say she wishes five particular words were also in English? 7. Which word in Arabic means “it’s time to get a move on” (in other words “hurry up”? ) 8. Which Arabic word means “God willing!”?

Use this link for question #9: __[]__

__9. How do you say “My name is…” in Arabic?__

Use this link for question #10: __[]__

10. Pick two words from the list which come from Arabic that you didn’t know before and write the original Arabic word in parentheses beside each one

ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT, IF TIME ALLOWS:

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO DISCOVER SOME ARABIC FOOD WORDS. I WILL ASSIGN YOU AND YOUR PARTNER A FOOD WORD TO EXPLAIN IT'S ORIGIN TO THE CLASS AND HOW IT ENTERED OUR LANGUAGE.

[|ARABIC FOOD AND DRINK VOCABULARY]

RECORD THE INFORMATION ON NOTEBOOK PAPER.AND TELL THE CLASS:

1. THE ORIGIN OF THE WORD (WHAT CULTURES IT CAME FROM AND PASSED THROUGH) 2. AN EXAMPLE OF THE WORD BEFORE (WRITE ON THE BOARD FOR THE CLASS) 3.. WHEN IT ENTERED ENGLISH 4. AN INTERESTING FACT (IF PROVIDED) ABOUT THE WORD.

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=2016 Classwork Bases: "labor "vs. "lud" or "lus"=

Independent Work:

1) Click on the link below for the lesson on the bases "labor," vs. "lud" or "lus" Think about each sentence and how it can help you understand the meaning of the bold faced words. Write down each bold faced word on your notebook paper as you read the example sentences. Divide each word into its prefix (if used) and base parts.

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2) Open another tab in Safari and type in www.etymonline.com and search for the origin and meaning of these words. Write down the meanings next to each word on your paper.

3) Write the new base words and any new prefixes you have discovered on your "Word Wizardry" organizational chart. If you are not sure of the meanings of these bases or prefixes, re-check your notes or search for them on www.etymonline.com

Let the teacher know when you have finished this part of the class work. She will give you further instructions.