How are zero and giraffe alike? They are both borrowed words, or English words taken from another language. Borrowed words keep the same definition and sounds from their original language. Here are some examples from “The Clever Magistrate.”
| Word | Source |
|---|---|
| coat | Old French kotta, coarse cloth, or German kotze, a rough overcoat |
| egg | Old Norse, ey, from Anglo-Saxon æg, an egg |
| Old French poquette, a little pouch |
Learn More About Borrowed Words Read the following borrowed words. Use a dictionary to find each word’s definition and country of origin. Which ones surprise you? With a partner, take turns reading what you found out.
1. banana
2. mosquito
3. parka
4. chef
5. canyon
6. bagel
7. sofa
8. diesel
DRAMA
The structure of the poem “Argument” (line length, word placement, and punctuation) expresses ideas and creates a mood. You can use the structure to plan a read-aloud of the poem.
1 Find Clues in the Poem Reread “Argument.” Note clues in the structure that tell you how to read the poem.
• The lines are staggered. Some start to the left. Some start to the right. I think this means _____.
• The lines are really short. I think I should read them ______.
• Most lines end with a period, but the last two lines ______.
• The mood of the poem is ______.
2 Do a Poetry Reading Work with a partner. Decide who will read which lines. Practice reading with facial expression. Vary your pace and volume. Create several versions and choose your favorite to present to your classmates. Listen attentively and respectfully while your classmates present their readings.