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English I English Language Arts and Reading Unit: 01 Lesson: 02 Daily Lesson 18 WORD STUDY TEKS: E1.1D, E

Key Understandings: Understanding new words, concepts, and relationships enhances comprehension and oral and written communication. Guiding Questions: How does an understanding of foreign words help my comprehension of written text?

Content Objective: Students describe the origins and meanings of foreign words or phrases used frequently in written English. Vocabulary of Instruction Foreign word

Content Objective: Students describe the origins and meanings of foreign words or phrases used frequently in written English. Materials Vocabulary Notebook List of 4 foreign words/phrases Select and prepare 4 foreign words/phrases that are commonly used in the English language. Foreign words and phrases used frequently in written English: Caveat emptor Carte blanche Tête-à-tête Pas de deux Bon appetite Quid pro quo

Content Objective: Students describe the origins and meanings of foreign words or phrases used frequently in written English. Assignment: “Write multiple entries that demonstrate knowledge of new words, their meanings, and origins.” Write the Foreign words and phrases used frequently in written English, and the meanings in your Vocabulary Notebook: cliché Carte blanche Tête-à-tête carpe diem bon appetit Quid pro quo

Content Objective: Students describe the origins and meanings of foreign words or phrases used frequently in written English. 1. Get out the list of foreign words and phrases. Copy the words into the Vocabulary Notebook, leave several lines empty between each word. 2. Have you seen or heard these words before? 3. What do you think they mean? Students share ideas in partners and record predicted meanings in the Vocabulary Notebook. 4. With a partner, confirm the definitions using a dictionary (printed or electronic) and create visual representations of the words/phrases in the Vocabulary Notebook.

TAKE NOTES cliché originally referred to a printer's block used to reproduce type, compare the original meaning of stereotype. A phrase that has become trite through overuse; a stereotype. clichéstereotype clique a small exclusive group of friends; always used in a pejorative way in French.clique carpe diem (kar'pay dee'um) [Lat.]: seize the day. “So what if you have an 8:00 a.m. meeting tomorrow and various appointments? Carpe diem!” carte blanche (kart blonsh') [Fr.]: unrestricted power to act on one's own. “I may have carte blanche around the office, but at home I'm a slave to my family's demands.” carte blanche Denotative meaning: "white card" Connotative meaning: (i.e. blank check); unlimited authority.carte blancheblank check Tableau chalkboard. The meaning is broader in French: all types of board (chalkboard, whiteboard, notice board…). Refers also to a painting (see tableau vivant, below) or a table (chart). tête-à-tête (literal ) Denotative meaning. "head to head"; Connotative meaning: an intimate get-together or private conversation between two people. tête-à-tête bon appétit (literal)Denotative. "good appetite"; Connotative enjoy your meal, French bon appétit quid pro quo (kwid' pro kwoh') [Lat.]: something for something; an equal exchange. “She vowed that when she had the means, she would return his favors quid pro quo.”

Closure: How does an understanding of foreign words help my comprehension of written text?