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Where Do Words Come From

Students learn that many English-language words have their origins in other languages. use a dictionary’s word derivation notes and abbreviation key.

More about this lesson plan:
Materials Needed: dictionaries (with word derivation/origin information included with definitions)
Author: Gary Hopkins
Source: © Education World

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