Lexicology, Etymology, Morphology, and Specialized Lexicons

6 lessons

Goal

Decode and analyze unfamiliar and polysemous words using etymological roots, derivational morphology, and specialized lexicographical tools.

Analyzing Polysemy and Semantic Drift in Classical Roots

6 lessons

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Standards Covered

Curriculum Framework

7 lessons

Master complex clause combinations, structural parallelism, and rhetorical inversions to control pacing, emphasis, and focus in sophisticated prose.

6 lessons

Employ participial, prepositional, and absolute phrases to compress details, establish mood, and craft fluid, polyphonic prose.

6 lessons

Apply high-level punctuation rules (semicolons, colons, dashes) and complex orthographic principles to produce error-free, sophisticated text.

6 lessons

Decode and analyze unfamiliar and polysemous words using etymological roots, derivational morphology, and specialized lexicographical tools.

6 lessons

Analyze figurative language, semantic nuances, ironic tropes, and biblical/mythological allusions to discern and convey exact shades of meaning.

6 lessons

Acquire, deploy, and evaluate general academic and domain-specific terminology across the sciences, social studies, and humanities.

6 lessons

Analyze language as a semiotic and cultural system, evaluating speech acts, sociolinguistic variation, communicative models, and register shifts.