The Origins of the English Language
English has evolved over the centuries from ________ English to __________ English and now to __________ English.
from Old English to Middle English and now to Modern English
the book or film reflects you, your culture or your interests.
Why did Joseph Marshall III write the Lakota Way?
Any of the below answes.
To provide insight into his culture, traditions and stories.
To share his culture's stories
To provide markers on the journey of life.
A simple sentence contains ...
One subject and one verb
To give up one's life or something of value for the sake of others.
sacrifice
Old English
A book or film is called a window when ...
You are viewing another experience or culture that is different from your own.
She was modest and quiet.
She did not share her brave adventure to save her husband with the village.
When her husband died, she gave his honors to the village rather than keeping them for herself.
Define a compound sentence..
A compound sentence contains two simple sentences joined with a coordinating conjunction.
Sympathetic concern and action for the sufferings of others.
Compassion
Who were the Anglo-Saxons?
Germanic tribes from modern-day Scandinavia who invaded England.
A book or film is called a sliding glass door when ...
the book or film engages you in such a way that you enter into and experience interests, experiences or cultures different than your own.
How did Crazy Horse portray humility?
Crazy Horse did not share his stories at the ceremony.
He wore a simple feather rather than adorn himself with his honors.
He walked through the village with his head low.
Define a complex sentence
A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause joined by a subordinating conjunction.
the quality of having experience, knowledge and good judgement.
wisdom
William the Conqueror travelled from Normandy and conquered England in 1066. Which language did he bring with him?
Old French
What is the danger of a single story?
The danger of a single story is that it provides a limited perspective on a person, place, or experience.
Who did Crazy Horse defeat?
Colonel Custer
Define a compound/complex sentence.
A sentence with one compound sentence and one dependent (Subordinate) clause joined by a subordinate conjunction.
courageous behavior or character
Bravery
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British and American books that reflected white cultures and perspectives.
The battle of Little Big Horn
A clause contains one ________ and one ______.
one subject and one verb
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Perseverance