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Etymology AssignmentChoose one of the following English words and trace its etymology (word history) using the best dictionary you can lay your hands on. Tell the story of the word’s journey into our modern language by “translating” the information given in brackets behind the word into a narrative (written story – in other words, paragraph form). Feature the word's evolution on a poster where you will colorfully and clearly illustrate both its meaning and history. Use words and pictures.DishSchoolCircleSubpoenaSplendidSkyFantasyClanSkirtCastleMuttonChivalryFloorSyrupViolinWagonGiraffeScarletShawlDungareeGinghamButterClerkVinegarApostleLibraryGumboLoveDragonDreamSkillPrinceRoastTulipMoonSoupDuetYachtHallelujahTaffetaShampooMustangTattooMileClericCityBeefAbdomenDoorSquirrelBadgerScoreRugBeefHonorCoffeeDepotHateBalconySherbetJubileeKhakiBandannaTycoonTornadoHitInnocentRomanZodiacZebraBatteryBlueOrangeYellowCowGung hoLikeSources:American Heritage College Dictionary – see page xvii for information on etymologiessee xvii for abbreviations – ME = Middle (gives etymology but with some abbreviations that need to be spelled out) – gives meanings and origins - example:door M.E. merger of O.E. dor (neut.; pl. doru) "large door, gate," and O.E. duru (fem., pl. dura "door, gate, wicket"), both from P.Gmc. *dur-, from PIE *dhwer-/*dhwor- "a doorway, a door, a gate" (cf. Gk. thura, L. foris, Gaul. doro "mouth," Goth. dauro "gate," Skt. dvárah "door, gate," O.Pers. duvara- "door," O.Prus. dwaris "gate," Rus. dver' "a door"). The base form is frequently in dual or plural, leading to speculation that houses of the original Indo-Europeans had doors with two swinging halves. M.E. had both dure and dor; form dore predominated by 16c., but was supplanted by door. "A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of." [Ogden Nash]First record of dooryard is c.1764, Amer.Eng.; doorstep is from 1810. –“ allows you to discover the connections between words in a visually captivating display. Word maps let you search for just the right word and then explore related concepts, revealing the way words and meanings relate to each other.”Etymology Project GradingPart 1- Paragraph: Tell the story of each word’s journey into our modern language by “translating” the information given in brackets behind the word into a narrative (written story – in other words, paragraph form). Poorly ExecutedFairGoodOutstanding/ExemplaryParagraph is minimal. May not include more than one “generation”…may not include definitions or origins. Spelling/usage/punctuation errors may be present.(0-25)____________Paragraph is attempted. Inaccuracies may occur in translation. May not include clear explanation of more than one “generation”…may have gaps in explanation or origins. Spelling/usage/punctuation errors may be present.(25-34)___________Paragraph is clear and complete. Accurate translation includes more than one generation or origin, definitions and explanation. Spelling/usage/punctuation demonstrates mastery.(35-44)____________Paragraph is clear, detailed, and interesting. Thoughtful analysis of the word’s evolution is evident. Spelling/usage/punctuation demonstrates mastery. Higher level vocabulary and sentence structure evident.(45-50)____________Part 2- Poster - Choose one of the five to feature on a poster where you will colorfully and clearly illustrate both its meaning and history. Use words and pictures.Poorly ExecutedFairGoodOutstanding/ExemplaryPoster is minimal or not complete. May not include more than one “generation”…may not include meaning or history. Errors may be present.(0-25)____________Poster is attempted. May have gaps in explanation or origins. Errors may be present.May lack illustration or color. Accurate demonstration.(25-34)____________Poster has colorful illustrative examples of word’s evolution – both its meaning and history, but may not be as well executed. Complete but not necessarily visually appealing. Words may be difficult to read, too small for poster presentation, etc.(35-44)____________Poster exemplifies colorful, clear illustrative examples of word’s evolution – both its meaning and history.Poster thoughtful, neat, visually appealing. Communicates the word’s meaning and history well.(45-50)____________Etymology Project GradingPart 1- Paragraph: Tell the story of each word’s journey into our modern language by “translating” the information given in brackets behind the word into a narrative (written story – in other words, paragraph form). Poorly ExecutedFairGoodOutstanding/ExemplaryParagraph is minimal. May not include more than one “generation”…may not include definitions or origins. Spelling/usage/punctuation errors may be present.(0-25)____________Paragraph is attempted. Inaccuracies may occur in translation. May not include clear explanation of more than one “generation”…may have gaps in explanation or origins. Spelling/usage/punctuation errors may be present.(25-34)___________Paragraph is clear and complete. Accurate translation includes more than one generation or origin, definitions and explanation. Spelling/usage/punctuation demonstrates mastery.(35-44)____________Paragraph is clear, detailed, and interesting. Thoughtful analysis of the word’s evolution is evident. Spelling/usage/punctuation demonstrates mastery. Higher level vocabulary and sentence structure evident.(45-50)____________Part 2- Poster - Choose one of the five to feature on a poster where you will colorfully and clearly illustrate both its meaning and history. Use words and pictures.Poorly ExecutedFairGoodOutstanding/ExemplaryPoster is minimal or not complete. May not include more than one “generation”…may not include meaning or history. Errors may be present.(0-25)____________Poster is attempted. May have gaps in explanation or origins. Errors may be present.May lack illustration or color. Accurate demonstration.(25-34)____________Poster has colorful illustrative examples of word’s evolution – both its meaning and history, but may not be as well executed. Complete but not necessarily visually appealing. Words may be difficult to read, too small for poster presentation, etc.(35-44)____________Poster exemplifies colorful, clear illustrative examples of word’s evolution – both its meaning and history.Poster thoughtful, neat, visually appealing. Communicates the word’s meaning and history well.(45-50)____________ ................
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