The Evolution of Language · Summer Term
Etymology and Roots
Tracing the Latin, Greek, and Germanic origins of common English words.
Key Questions
- 1How does knowing the root of a word help us decode its meaning?
- 2Why does English contain so many loanwords from other languages?
- 3How has the meaning of certain words shifted over hundreds of years?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: English - Vocabulary, Grammar and PunctuationKS2: English - Spelling
Year: Year 6
Subject: English
Unit: The Evolution of Language
Period: Summer Term
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