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Words and Phrases (2)

12 & Under

Caesar Says!

2004
This website will introduce fifty Latin stems and words, using a tool called Power Learning that forms the basis of the book, "Caesar’s English", by Michael Clay Thompson. Using this tool, you will expand your ability to participate in intelligent conversation, break unfamiliar words apart and figure out the meaning of complex vocabulary.
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Do You Know the Lingo?

2004
The website discusses the meaning of accent and dialect. The website features examples of different dialects and accents in the U.S. and includes an interactive story about accepting the differences in the way people talk. It also discusses the reasons for differences in accents and dialect.
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