Lushootseed Reduplication: A Language Puzzle

Overview

This problem-solving activity has students discover the patterns of a word-formation process in Lushootseed (a member of the Salish language family of the Pacific Northwest and lower British Columbia).

 

Lesson Plan

Because of the characters in this writing system, the document is attached as a pdf file.

 

Class Time Needed

Under 30 minutes

Subject(s)

General linguistics
Phonology
Morphology

Grade Level

Grades 6-8