History of English
Grade 10•2 minutes•Students will be able to write a paragraph in narrative format with sequencing words on the history and evolution of the English language.
Learning Objective
I can construct a narrative paragraph detailing key events in the history of the English language, using appropriate sequencing words.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Identify three Germanic tribes that contributed to the early development of the English language.
2. Explain how the arrival of the Normans influenced the English language.
3. What was the role of colonialism in spreading the English language?
...and 4 more questions
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English in the world: A very brief history of a global language
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