 NOTE: Implementation depends on your particular setting. The following classes did not have a Word Study block in their schedule. Etymation was implemented sporadically over the course of a few weeks. The Teacher's Manual can provide further guidance on when and how to use Etymation in your classroom.    Organizing their Inquiries In preparation for the cartoons, the class shares their inquiries and organizes them into categories. 
Adding to the Classroom Charts After each video, the class records the reasons behind our unique spelling system, and all of the benefits. Etymological Research In class and at home, students continue to investigate the etymologies of words, and they look for answers to their inquiries. ..and they begin to approach unfamiliar vocabulary with a positive attitude.  Students agentively explore of new vocabulary! “After the cartoon I looked up more eponyms and learned that the word lynch means to hang someone and it was named after the man who made the law saying we should hang criminals! ”  Sharing their Collection of Etymologies:   Final Project: A DEBATE! Should we reform spelling to make words more phonetic?   Celebrate! " I wonder where the word s'mores comes from? " -student   After learning the etymologies of chocolate and graham cracker from Etymation, these 5th graders decided to research the etymology of s'mores and each of its ingredients. They made these etymology booklets and, of course...S'MORES!     Have you used Etymation in the classroom? Etymation continues to evolve based on feedback from dedicated educators like you!  What worked for your students? What can be improved? Send your comments, photos, questions, and suggestions to etymationcartoons@gmail.com or click below to post them on our Forum  SHARE Etymation.com
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