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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | extymology |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| Class size | 10 |
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| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Etymology: The Study of Word Origins
Grade 9 (Ages 14-15)
English Language Arts
30 minutes
10
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce etymology. Ask students if they know any word origins. Present a brief overview and importance of etymology. |
| 2 | Etymology Basics | 10 | Teach the definition of etymology. Discuss prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Show examples of English words derived from Latin and Greek. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 | Students will work in pairs to analyze the etymology of a list of words from the handout. They will identify roots and share their findings with the class. |
| 4 | Discussion | 3 | Facilitate a class discussion on findings. Highlight interesting discoveries and patterns in word origins. |
| 5 | Conclusion | 2 | Recap the main points of the lesson. Emphasize the significance of understanding word origins in vocabulary expansion. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 30 seconds | Assign a worksheet on etymology for independent practice. Ensure the homework focuses on finding word etymologies and can be submitted without presentation. |
Students will complete an etymology worksheet, where they will research the origins of five words they commonly use. The worksheet will be collected in the next class without presentation.