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= Welcome! = =   You have just entered the Neologism Nation. = = = = A neologism is the practice of creating a new word. That's exactly what you will be doing here. You must create a word that does NOT exist in the dictionary; so you might want to double check before entering your neologism by clicking on the discussion tab above! = = =

= Create a neologism using the guidelines given to you in the Keynote presentation-see steps below. = =     If you need help, click on the underlined words with the green arrows below. = ** to return to the lesson. ** = = = =
 * 1) Click on the discussion tab above
 * 2) Look at the first entry - example neologism
 * 3) In the subject line please put YOUR WORD.
 * 4) In the message box (use format given in presentation) type the following:
 * 5) Choose a [|prefix]
 * 6) Choose a [|root word]
 * 7) Choose a [|suffix]
 * 8) Write them together as a word -- separating it into 3 parts
 * 9) Under each - tell the meaning
 * 10) Write a definition of your word
 * 11) Write the pronunciation of your word
 * 12) Write the [|part of speech]
 * 13) Use your word in a meaningful sentence
 * 14) Extra credit: Choose an image that is relevant to your word and insert it with your neologism.
 * 15) Click on "post."
 * 16)  ** When you are finished, click the Keynote icon on the lower task bar **