Morphology/Semantics

Activity
 “Jazzed”
 Sentence: “Ooo I am so Jazzed”

 Definition for Jazzed: An intense expression of happiness

(Urban Dictionary)

 I chose this picture because the boy demonstrates pure

ecstatic joy.
“That is Lit”
Sentence: “The new ride
was lit”
Definition for Lit: When
something is turned up or
popping (Urban
Dictionary)
Photo: I chose this photo
because it shows an
expression of “cool”
“Drippin”

Sentence: “Those kicks are Drippin”

Meaning: When someone is wearing something cool
or someone is really cool
Photo: I chose these photos because Drippin would
be used to speak of the kid’s shoe. Often basketball
shoes when being discussed.
 “An L”

 Sentence: “He took an L”

 Meaning: To take a loss

 Photo: I chose this phot due to

the Image reflecting a loss
during the Super Bowl
“That’s Facts”
Sentence: “That right
there is facts”
Definition: used to agree
with something, someone
or a statement.
Photo: I chose this photo
because the girl is
standing in a state of
agreement and content.
“They’re my Fam”

Sentence: “You’re my fam

bam”

Meaning: Their closet friends

Photo: I chose this photo

because it shows a group of
supported friends.
“TBH”
Sentence: “TBH I really
don’t care”

Meaning: To be honest

Photo: I chose this photo

because it shows an
example of a child who has
a “don’t care “attitude” – a
face I can see when a child
mentions “TBH” in a
sentence.
 Bae
Sentence: “You’re my Bae” or “What’s up
Bae”

Meaning: Short for Baby “Before anyone

else”

Photo: I chose this photo because it shows a

couple who love each other.
 Low-Key

Sentence: “Hey you gotta keep this low-key”

Meaning: Warning that what they say isn’t

something they want everyone to know

Photo: I chose this photo because it shows

someone who is trying to keep things quiet
‘hush hush”
Gucci

Sentence: “That is so Gucci”

Meaning: Something is good

or cool

Photo: I used this photo

because Gucci is a brand
which must of derived this
meaning. Gucci is pricy
therefore “cool” to kids.
 What stuck me about the language used by
teenager?

Honestly, I expect slang talk when it comes to teenager's

language. However, teenagers that I am around most of the
time do not use most of the slang heard outside.
My expectations were not shocking. I expect teenagers to
use slang.

 Why do Teenagers have their own set of

vocabulary?
They tend to spend more time with friends and less time with
parents(usa.gove) thus creating a very low vocab list. In order to feel
excepted by peers they have a language that they only can understand,
making them part of something “special”
What Comparisons/Connections can you make
to your own adolescent linguistic practices?

 I did notice some of the slang words used I also used as a teenager
such as: fam, bomb, and sick

 I wasn’t much into slang. I didn’t care too much about what my peers
thought as much of the teenagers do these days. There is however,
similarities in how we copy slang from others around us and use it
without the need of explanation or real meaning.
 How do I connect the activity to my
readings?
 Slang has rapidly changing words and phrases (2016). Morphology is more
dialect in nature designed with vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation
(Hasa, 2016).
 Slang is informal and is restricted mainly to a certain group of people
(Hasa, 2016)
 Principles of morphology have a distinct purpose and is used to create an
educated language using correct semantics.
My Conclusions
Languages is always evolving into what fits our generation. I have noticed
that the more we learn how to properly use vocabulary the better educated
we will become in speech. Slang shows lack of an well educated mind.
Applying to Future Classroom

 I have learned that the more you make vocabulary a

necessity you will provide your children with the tools
they need to communicate effectively.
 I will teach my children that using semantics correctly can
be a “cool” thing too.
 I know that I need to be aware of the slang that will be
used in my classroom and will try to approach my students
in a way they will help them receive my instructions.
References

 N.d. Development Milestones. CDC. Retrieved from

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/childdevelopment/positive
parenting/adolescence2.html

 Hasa (2016) Difference between dialect and slang. Pediaa.

Retrieved from https://pediaa.com/difference-between-
dialect-and-slang/