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The Evolution of Language (8/15, 8/16). Journal. In today’s society, which form of communication do you believe to be the most important? How have forms of communication evolved today?. CCGPS. ELACC11-12RL4:
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Journal • In today’s society, which form of communication do you believe to be the most important? • How have forms of communication evolved today?
CCGPS • ELACC11-12RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
CCGPS • ELACC11-12RL7: Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), evaluating how each version interprets the source text.
CCGPS • ELACC11-12SL1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
CCGPS • ELACC11-12W7: Conduct short and/ or sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
The Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Time Periods (449-1885) • Roman Influence • The Anglo Saxon Period • The Growth of Christianity • The Danish Invasion • The Medieval Period
Roman Influence • Romans invade the British Isles ((55 B.C.) • Introduced cities, roads, scholarship, and Christianity • Roman military protected Britain until early 5thcnetury (left to protect Rome0
The Anglo-Saxon Period • Angles, Saxons, other Germanic tribes leave Northern Europe to settle in Britain. • Germanic Tribes settle into seven kingdoms (Heptarchy) • Heptarchy becomes known as Angle-Land
The Spread of Christianity • Despite the fall of Roman power, Christianity continues to spread. • Missionaries spread the faith. • 597: Roman missionary Augustine arrives in Kent, establishes the monastery of Canterbury.
The Danish Invasions • 790s- Northern European Danes (a.k.a The Vikings) invade Northumbria. • Alfred the great prevents Viking invasion in the south in 878 and 886. • Danes resume pursuits after Alfred’s death in 899
The Medieval Period (1066-1485) • Originally Vikings, Normans (from Normandy) defeat the Danes and the Anglo-Saxons
Canterbury Tales Lines 1-18 18-29
Shakespearean Sonnet Translations Sonnet 29 Sonnet 144