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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Become a Word Detective

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the origin of words in the English language.  In this language history lesson, students examine words by breaking them down and finding their roots.  Students analyze words from a poem and complete a word...
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Unit Plan
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Where Do Languages Come From?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A most interesting site! Explore why the French speak French in France and the English speak English in England and lots of other information on the history of words and languages.
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Handout
Phonecian Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia Phoeniciana: The Phoenician Alphabet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Both fun and informative, this rich site from the Encyclopedia Phoeniciana explains the importance of the Phoenician alphabet for the development of world languages. Download a Phoenician font for yourself!