CognatesDefinition:

cognateSyllabification: cog·nate Pronunciation: /ˈkäɡˌnāt   /adjective 1 Linguistics (Of a word) having the same linguistic derivation as another; from the same original word or root (e.g., English is, German ist, Latin est, from Indo-European esti).

Assignment

Choose a letter of the alphabet

At the end of the textbook, you will find the glossary (R28-purple side)

Find your letter and choose at least 3 cognates

Draw your letter in a “unique” font in the middle of your paper or cut your paper in the shape of the letter

Illustrate each word on your paper

Grade

Letter font and colors: 0 no letter, 2 no colors, 5 colorful & neat

Words: 0 no words, 2 less than 3 words, 5 – 3 or more words

Illustrations: 0 no illustrations, 2 some illlustrations and/or no colors, 5 colorful & neat illustrations ( relevant to the words)

Due date: September 19th at the beginning of class