…with YOU. WWhere did they come from? Thin air? Animals? Magic? People? ???????????

…with YOU

Where did they come from?

Thin air?Animals?

Magic?People?

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Ugh Ouch Whew

Oh Ummmm

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OopsAhhhh

Wait

Lugubrious…luscious…

Why?

Love notes Favorite books Jokes and riddles Chatting On-line Face-to-faceListening to Mrs. HarrellAtta girl, atta boyPeace treatiesSong lyrics

Bullying Blaming Blaspheming Boring Lying Manipulating Confusing

A cover letter for a job resume. Do you think he was invited to interview?

1. Find myths and/or stories explaining where words came from. (on-line or from books) How many? At least one

2. Listen to Engles’ tape and take notes on handout provided.

3. Find examples of famous first and/or last words. How many? Oh, two or three perhaps. (on-line or from books)

4. Find at least one example of real life positive use of language. (on-line or personal interviews)

5. Find at least one example of real life dangerous use of language. (on-line, newspapers, personal interviews)

6. Box of Words activity in class. Personal “I like words” letter for homework.

7. Collecting words handout. Read and follow guidelines there for various activities.

8. Universe of Language and mandala activity (see handouts)