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A Very Short History of the English Language Lesson PlanA Very Short History of the English Language Lesson Plan
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A Very Short History of the English Language

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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.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
3 hrs
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