ENG2.ELAR.2.C
Determine the meaning of foreign words or phrases used frequently in English such as pas de deux, status quo, déjà vu, avant-garde, and coup d'état.
English II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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meaningforeign wordsforeign phrasesEnglishpas de deuxstatus quodéjà vuavant-gardecoup d'état
Skills
- determine (the meaning of foreign words and phrases) #dok2
- identify (foreign words or phrases used frequently in English) #dok1
- analyze (the use of foreign words and phrases within context) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify foreign words and phrases commonly used in English. #dok1
- I can determine the meaning of foreign words and phrases such as pas de deux, status quo, déjà vu, avant-garde, and coup d'état. #dok2
- I can analyze the meaning of foreign words or phrases based on context in English texts. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Foreign words and phrases are commonly found in English, and understanding their meanings enhances comprehension and expression.
- Analyzing and determining the meaning of foreign words or phrases in English helps students interpret texts more accurately.
Essential Questions
- Why does English include foreign words and phrases?
- How can you determine the meaning of unfamiliar foreign words or phrases used in English?
- What is the significance of understanding foreign words or phrases when reading or communicating in English?
- How do context clues help you interpret the meaning of foreign phrases?
- How might your understanding of English be impacted if you ignore the meanings of frequently used foreign phrases?