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English Language History Hunt
an Internet Treasure Hunt on History of English
created by Merryellen Schulz
College of Saint Mary
Introduction |
The Questions | Internet Resources
Get ready to explore! Grab your computer mouse, put on your thinking
cap and head for the further reaches of cyberspace. There's a lot to learn
in this information age. Using the Web allows you to discover tons more
than you may have ever known possible. Below is a list of questions about
the history of the English language. Cruise the Internet links on this
page to find answers to the questions. Do not forget to complete the task
in the Big Question box. Have fun and avoid a bumps in the road.
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What are the main periods in the history of the English language?
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What is the main difference between Old English and the language we
speak today?
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What event caused significant changes in the Old English language?
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English borrowed words from many languages. List the languages and
give examples of some of the borrowed words.
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From where did rules of modern English grammar develop?
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What are the dates of the Old, Middle and Modern periods of the
English language?
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What are advantages and disadvantages of Modern English?
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How did the colonization of America affect the English language?
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What is the principle difference between early modern and late modern
English?
- How has syntax changed since the Middle English period?
Use Inspiration software to create a graphic organizer that illustrates
what you have learned about the history of the English language. Include a
cell explaining why this information is useful to you as a middle school
teacher.
Submit the graphic organizer and
answer sheet as attachments to Dr. Schulz
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Content by Merryellen Schulz,
mschulz@csm.edu
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/pages/hunthistorydr.html
Last revised Fri Jun 28 20:07:25 US/Pacific 2004
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