Where did it Come From?
An interesting worksheet for students to develop their curiosity about the origin of common words we use in the English language today.
With a range of words that have been selected from countries all over the world, students will be surprised and engaged when learning about where these words originated.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to use vocabulary to express precise meaning using subject-specific words for different contexts, e.g. cut – slice, dice, filet, segment.
- We are learning to use vocabulary, including Latin and Greek roots, to express precise meaning using subject-specific words for different contexts, e.g. instead of mammal or whale – humpback whale.
- We are learning that the pronunciation, spelling and meanings of words have histories and change over time.
Curriculum alignment
AC9E5LA08
9
Understand how vocabulary is used to express greater precision of meaning, including through the use of specialist and technical terms, and explore the history of words
ACELA1512
8.4
Understand the use of vocabulary to express greater precision of meaning, and know that words can have different meanings in different contexts
ACELA1500
8.4
Understand that the pronunciation, spelling and meanings of words have histories and change over time
EN3-6B
old
Uses knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary to respond to and compose clear and cohesive texts in different media and technologies
EN3-4A
old
Draws on appropriate strategies to accurately spell familiar and unfamiliar words when composing texts
EN3-OLC-01
new
Communicates to wide audiences with social and cultural awareness, by interacting and presenting, and by analysing and evaluating for understanding
EN3-VOCAB-01
new
Extends Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary through interacting, wide reading and writing, morphological analysis and generating precise definitions for specific contexts
EN3-RECOM-01
new
Fluently reads and comprehends texts for wide purposes, analysing text structures and language, and by monitoring comprehension
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.