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) |