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- 9th - 12th
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Students research origins of common English word and phrases. They listen to Chaucer, and Robert Frost and use the Internet to research migratory patterns that influence American English. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students apply their knowledge of world history to research major influences on the language that has become the English we speak today; develop timeline of events in Britain and explain contributions of various invading groups to the English language. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students use video, the Internet and non-fiction essays to research the history of the English language. They write a short research paper and design a PowerPoint presentation showcasing their findings. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify commonly used words in English that derive from a Spanish origin. They define these words and create posters that explore the concept of language borrowing between idioms. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare, contrast, and reflect on reggae, punk, and ska music, and how this relates to the music of the group The English Beat. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students identify Spanish words used in English, study the definitions of these words, and develop an understanding about the inclusion of words from foreign languages into spoken and written English. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students read and are read various poems in their native language of Spanish. In groups or individually, they translate the poems into English and practice speaking English by reading them to the class. They answer comprehension questions for each poem to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the difference between US English and UK English by using Harry Potter as an example. Students analyze the two dialects by trying to think of word equivalents on an included worksheet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students search for information about learning English using the Internet. They analyze this information on web sites. They work together to prepare and present presentations. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students brainstorm different situations in which formal English is used. Individually, they describe how people would act if they were invited to the White House for dinner and what they would do. To end the lesson, they role play different scenerios to practice how they should act in different situations. Full Review »
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