1. Created by Jennifer Reves For 6th grade ELA
Etymology
Created by Jennifer Reves
For 6th grade
ELA

2. What is etymology?
Etymology is the study of the origin or history of words. Bascially refers to what they used to sound/look versus how they sound/look now. English is interesting language because, we borrow words or word parts from other languages all the time.

3. Let’s learn about our name’s etymology!
Pull out your devices and bring Google Search up. Type in the following:
What does (insert name here) mean?
Write down:
Oldest version of your name you can find.
How old is it?
What does it mean?
Did you know the meaning already?

4. Of the English langauge is made of Latin or Greek root words.
60%
Of the English langauge is made of Latin or Greek root words.

5. Latin (left) Greek (right)
Ambi
Both
Cent
one hundred
Mal
bad
Multi
many
Port
to carry
Auto
self
Bio
life
Logo
Study of
Mis/miso
hate
Tele
Far off

6. Word Origins (Etymology) Borrowed Onomatopoeia Compound words Acronyms
Blends
Shortened words
Word Origins
(Etymology)

7. Borrowed Words French Latin Coupon, detour, garage
Italian
Pizza, banquet, cartoon
Japanese
Emoji, Tsunami, karaoke
German
Poltergiest, kindergarten, waffle
Latin
Bonus, circus, focus
Greek
Alphabet, camera, orchestra
Spanish
Rodeo, macho, patio
Chinese
Ketchup, Lo mein, Tea

8. Onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia are words that imitate what they describe.
Examples
Aachoo!
Boom!
Baaaa
Buzz Oh
Ow!

9. Compound Words & Blends
Compound words are made by joining words. Can you think of an example?
Birth + day = birthday
Foot + ball = football
Rail + road = railroad
Moon + light = moonlight
Cross + walk = crosswalk
Snap + shot = snapshot
Barn + yard = barnyard
Blends combine two or more words. Can you think of an example?
Breakfast + Lunch = ?
Smoke + Fog = ?
High + Technolgoy = ?
Can you guess this one?
Cybernetic + Organism = ?
How are blends similiar and different from compound words?

10. Shortened Words & Acronyms
Shortened words are abbreviations. Can you think of an example?
Influenza = flu
Science fiction = Sci-fi
Convention = con
How do we shorten words when texting or typing?
Do you use abbreviations when you study? Name a few.
Acronyms are formed by combing the first letter of a group of words. Can you think of some acronyms you learned in History?
NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization
What about in our class?
PIES - Persuade, Inform, Entertainment, Self
What about when you text?
BRB - be right back

11. Activity time!
Quietly get into groups of 2-3.