11-12.L.5

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

1. Portmanteau Words - Complete 'word sums' for portmanteau words
2. -glish - Write portmanteau words for ESL versions of English
3. Very Tricky Vocab - not synonyms for 'halcyon'
4. Local Knowledge - Cultural differences in language use
5. Days of the Week - Day name origins
6. De-blending - Word origins
7. Cold Case - Word origins
8. What's the Punchline? - Find the word to complete the joke
9. What's the Punchline? - Find the word to complete the joke
10. City Divisions - Place word origins: castle
11. The Hyponym Slasher - Hyponym of investigator
12. The Hyponym Slasher - Hyponym of red
13. The Hyponym Slasher - Hyponym of mythical creature
14. De-blending - Word origins
15. Very Tricky Vocab - Synonyms for "bootlicker" (1)
16. What's In A Brand Name? - Match brand names/origins (1)
17. Backtracking - Word origins from other languages (1)
18. Trouble in Mythopotamia - Personification (1)
19. The Hyponym Slasher - Hyponym of adventurer (1)
20. The Hyponym Slasher - Hyponym of traveler (1)
21. Hypernym Hotel - Identify hypernyms (1)