Language Play in Y2K: Morphology Brought to You by Pokemon.

Nilsen, Alleen Pace; Nilsen, Don L. F.

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ERIC Number: EJ604673

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Language Play in Y2K: Morphology Brought to You by Pokemon.

Nilsen, Alleen Pace; Nilsen, Don L. F.

Voices from the Middle, v7 n4 p32-37 May 2000

Suggests that teachers can take advantage of children's interest in the Pokemon game to teach worthwhile lessons about how words are developed. Shows how, by analyzing Pokemon names, kids can learn the linguistic concept of morphology. (SR)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Intermediate Grades, Morphemes, Morphology (Languages), Vocabulary Development

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: Vocabulary: Making Words Matter.