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Mysteries of Vernacular: Dynamite Instructional VideoMysteries of Vernacular: Dynamite Instructional Video
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7th - 12th
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Mysteries of Vernacular: Dynamite

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Start class off with a bang! Check out this video, part of a series on word development, which tracks the meaning of the word dynamite back to the inventor of dynamite, Alfred Nobel. After perfecting his invention, Nobel created the word to reflect the properties of his invention. Along with the video are questions, additional resources, and a discussion forum to explore.

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linguistics

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linguistics, english language arts

Pros

  • Provides the history behind a word that most people use without thinking about it
  • The site allows user to flip the lesson with a free account

Cons

  • While quick and to the point, this video might have limited usefulness for many teachers

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