English Periods
How many English periods are there?
3
True or False: The English language has remained constant (the same) throughout the years.
False
True or False: There are accents and dialects that are superiors over others.
False
Formal or Informal?
Wanna grab lunch after we hit the gym?
Informal
Name the fictional story we read in class.
Lamb to the Slaughter
Name the three English periods.
Old, Middle, Modern
What does it mean for languages to evolved?
Languages change over time.
Provide a dialect example that we learned about in class.
AAVE
What makes this sentence informal: I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
Contraction: "I'm"
Name the two main characters in Lamb to the Slaughter.
Mary Maloney and Patrick Maloney
Name an example reading of Old English that we learned in class.
Beowulf
What does the word "kimono" mean?
A long, loose outer clothing with wide sleeves. Originally adopted form Japanese culture.
What is the definition of an accent.
The way people pronounce words.
Explain the difference between exclusive and inclusive language and provide an example for each.
Name the 7 components that must be answered in a fictional text summary.
Title, author, who, what, where, when, and why.
Which English period had an alphabet consisting of 24 letters and is known as the futhorc alphabet?
Old English Period
Migration, trade, colonization are all examples of which language evolution factor.
Interactions between different language groups.
What is the definition of a dialect?
Unique vocabulary, grammar and syntax that a group of people use.
Rewrite to formal: Hey folks! We're throwing a party next Saturday at my place. It's gonna be a blast! There will be music, dancing, and plenty of food and drinks. Don't miss out on the fun! Just RSVP to let us know you're coming. See you there!" (3 key components).
Answers vary but when, what will be available and RSVP.
Provide an important detail that supports the main idea that TikTok negatively impacts your mental health (must come from the article).
Which English period emerged after the Norman Conquest, when the Normans conquered England.
Middle English Period
Name 5 reasons why a language might change.
(Language Evolution Factors)
Contact between different language groups
Social Change
Cultural Change
Technological Advances
Political Factors
Historical Factors
Name 4 factors that impacts one's accent and dialect.
Geographical, historical, social, educational, technological
Name the four characteristics of informal language.
Choice of vocabulary, passive voice, abbreviations/contractions, longer and more complex sentences.
What does TAAMIO stand for? (Answer must be given in order)
Text Type, Author, Action, Main Idea, Important details, Organization