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The Origins of modern English
Ok. The idea is to find out about the origin of English from various online sources, and create a comprehensive chart, poster, document, to explain how English has become what it is today.
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First, watch this video, and answer a few questions:
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TASK:
Create a Timeline that explains HOW these KEY MOMENTS in the history of modern English have influenced the language over time.
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Key Moments:
- Beowulf;
- The British Empire (colonization)
- The Norman Conquest
- The Roman Empire
- The Anglo-Saxon
- Communication Technology
- Recieved pronunciation
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