The way we talk to one another and understand others - sometimes through language, sometimes through actions.
Communication
A word that names a person, place, or thing is a ______.
Communicate
Does English have any words borrowed from other languages?
YES!
So many words from so many languages are borrowed!
Ola! (pronounced oh-la)
What is one benefit of speaking more than 1 language?
You can communicate with more people!
A ______ is a word that names an action.
Verb
The point or place where something begins.
Origin
What does it mean to PREVIEW a text?
To look through the pages, the pictures, the author, and think what the text may be about.
What is the official language in the United States?
It doesn't have one!
What is it called when we organize words by the order of the alphabet?
Alphabetical order.
Name 3 verbs you do in class.
(Open ended):
Write, communicate, sit, listen, read, etc...
Reference
The use of a source of information.
What was the Great Vowel Shift?
Nǐ hǎo means hello in what language?
Chinese
What was our theme this week?
Language is POWER!
Name the noun(s) in this sentence;
The dog sits outside with his toy.
(HINT: there may be more than 1!)
dog
outside
toy
Taking something and later returning it.
Borrow
What group of people brought American English to the United States?
The English Colonists
How many languages are spoken in the United States?
300!
What are the 3 most common languages spoken in the US?
English, Spanish, Chinese
Name the verb in this sentence:
The girl borrows money from her mom.
borrows
Integrate
To combine something together to make a whole
What language family is English a part of?
The Indo-European language family.
What is the official language of airplane travel?
English