This lesson helps students understand the importance of Ancient Greece to the modern world - a perfect pairing for English students reading The Odyssey or The Iliad. Students consider multiple words with roots in ancient Greek to see how the languages of the world have transformed over time.
In this lesson, students will recognize and discuss the role of protest songs in the Birmingham youth movement. Then, they will identify their own political agendas and write protest songs.
This resource is a short video from TED ed, which details the linguistic origins of the word 'bewilder.' Accompanying short answer questions in the 'Discuss' section of the video's sidebar ask students to think about the changes in language over time and how prefixes alter the meaning and intent of language.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "dynamite," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "earwig," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "fizzle," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "gorgeous," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "hearse," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "inaugurate," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "jade," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "lady," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "miniature," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "noise," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "odd," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the connotations of the word "quarantine," students will explore its roots and the evolution of both usage and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "robot," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "sarcophagus," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "tuxedo," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "venom ," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.
In this TED Ed lesson focused on the evolution of the word "window," students will explore its roots, connotations, usage, and meaning. Discussion questions and additional resources available in the sidebar.