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Cognates (English III Reading)

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Did you know that "30-40 percent of all words in English have a related word in Spanish?" This fact launches an interactive study of cognates appearing the same in English and Spanish. Learners demonstrate what they have learned about cognates by using context clues to determine the meaning of the Spanish words found in a poem by Ire'ne Lara Silva and an excerpt from an essay by Richard Rodriguez.

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Concepts
close reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, cognates, context clues, affixes, spanish vocabulary, spanish verbs, spanish, connotation
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a word wall of words that share Spanish and English cognates and another with false cognates that could get speakers in trouble
Classroom Considerations
  • Part of a series of 13 reading interactives designed for juniors
  • The lesson focuses on English/Spanish cognates
  • Users require access to devices with internet
Pros
  • "Check for Understanding" links permit users to self-check their work
  • A link to a Spanish/English dictionary is included
Cons
  • None