The History of English in 10 Minutes

Which "chapter" in the history of English had the most profound effect on the English language? Identify examples of words that came from this time and use them to support your answer. Write your answer as a comment.

English Dialects

Watch BOTH videos below. On a separate piece of paper, answer the following questions.
1. What are the major differences in the two dialects heard?
2. Which two dialects are represented?
3. What does the representation of each character tell us about who spoke which dialect?
4. Create a visual representation of this breakdown of the English language divisions. Make sure you include the main heading and the example from English. (See last slide of notes)
 
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