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  1. Lesson Plans

     Introduction to the Visual Thesaurus
    Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2006
    After completing this lesson, students will have a better understanding of some common words, including an understanding that simple words may have multiple meanings. Students also learn of the value of using a thesaurus as part of their writing process. By learning more of the options for word choice, students can better express themselves.

  2. Lesson Plans

     Exploring Descriptive Language with Different Parts of Speech
    Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2006
    Students gain experience writing, choosing appropriate language, and understanding parts of speech. Students learn that words have multiple functions when used in different contexts. Through these exercises, students gain practice in writing, and learn how word choice can affect both meaning and intent.

  3. Lesson Plans

     Exploring Color Vocabulary
    Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2006
    Students explore color terms and related meanings and metaphors in cultural and literary contexts.

  4. Lesson Plans

     Understanding Science Vocabulary and Categorization
    Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2006
    Students expand their knowledge and understanding of scientific language and categorization as related to commonly known plants and animals.

  5. Lesson Plans

     Making an Argument: Effective use of Transition Words
    Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2006
    Students explore and understand the use of transition words in context and write their own persuasive essay using transition words.

  6. Language Lounge

     Drawlery
    Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2005
    Quick! What's the first noun that comes to your mind if you want to characterize a regional accent? This month the Loungeurs examine the evidence surrounding the use of words that denote various accents. We conclude that there is probably room for some semantic fine tuning.

  7. Language Lounge

     Glossed in Translation
    Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 2005
    This month we're investigating a chameleon-like feature of language called the loan translation, or if you prefer, the calque. No passport required, but be prepared to mingle with some French and Spanish ancestors.

  8. Language Lounge

     Don't Be Beastly
    Sat Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005
    Do animals get a fair shake in language? Bring along your cattle prod, whip, and lasso this month to the Language Lounge as we explore the Visual Thesaurus and follow boldly in the footsteps of our ancestors in making sure that mankind reigns supreme.

  9. Language Lounge

     Strange Saucefellows
    Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2005
    This month the Language Loungeurs are in the Larder again, using the Visual Thesaurus to address that age old dilemma: how can I bring seemly order to all these disparate remnants of rigatoni, conchiglioni, and the like? Even a plethora of pasta in your pantry can now be regimented using these state-of-the-art principles!

  10. Announcements

     Use the Visual Thesaurus from Microsoft Word!
    Wed Aug 03 00:00:00 EDT 2005
    We are beta-testing a new feature that integrates the Visual Thesaurus into Microsoft Word for Windows. It works with your online subscription. Download it today!
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