WORDS An Etymology Unit

"The pen is mightier than the sword." - William Shakespeare

IB Guiding Question
How can we use choice words for powerful communication?

Learning Experience
Students will study the origin of English and understand how words can be used informally and formally to shape understanding.

Learning Activities

"THE ORIGIN OF ENGLISH" Reading about etymology

AMAZING LANGUAGE FACTS Having fun with words

NOTES WORD FACTS Taking notes

SPECIALIZED DICTIONARY Creating your own dictionary

POWER-OF-ONE WRITING Writing with short words

Area of Interaction - Human Ingenuity Explore the development of English through time

Area of Interaction - Approaches to Learning Be aware of different types of language Take notes in class and from written texts Improve vocabulary Reflect and evaluate work

Learning Skills

Improve vocabulary Explore etymology of English Recognize differences between formal and informal language Understand parts of speech

Write succinctly Consult a dictionary Understand jargon

IB Objectives

Reading            Use a thesaurus to expand vocabulary Use the special terminology in a particular area of study

Writing Express ideas with clarity Use language as a vehicle for thought, creativity, reflection, learning, and self-expression Use correct grammar and spelling

Speaking, Listening, Viewing Use language as a vehicle fro thought, creativity, reflection, learning, and self-expression Understand connotations within a language

Maine Learning Results
Writing to Communicate: B1a. Have a purpose for writing,  know what information needs to be included, and edit for conventions
Language D1. Use parts of speech correctly
Language D2a. Use correct capitalization and punctuation