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Students investigate the origin of words in the English language.  In this language history instructional activity, students examine words by breaking them down and finding their roots.  Students analyze words from a poem and complete a word detective worksheet.

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english activity, history of language, word origins, english language arts
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Grade
2nd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 hrs
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