• Word origins
• Cultural/regional expressions
• Country of origin

Zoo 2000
Creating new animals using etymology

Etymologic
An online word origin game

Language Mysteries
Activities using various languages
 

Etymologic  Word game

Interactive Vocabulary Interactive flip cards with exercises

Suggestions for English Language Learners:                   

ESL Ideas      (B=Beginning, I=Intermediate, T=Transitional)
(B, I, T) Students find common words in English and their first language. They then put “sample trees” on the bulletin board. These family trees can be used to compare common words and their meanings. Transitional students can be expected to find more grade-appropriate words to compare.
(B, I, T) Students find and write as many regional expressions as possible. Students discover their meanings by asking students in their class.
 

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