When were these words in fashion?

1. When were these words in fashion? Task: Match the word to the date in which it came into use. Resource 1

2. groovy noggin ace thou brill bling dyson bootleg dude chillin boogie pence thy freckle duvet bees’ knees tweet 789 1066 1800s 1920s 1960s 1980s 1600s 2000s Resource 1

3. groovy 1960s noggin 1800s ace 1980s thou/thy 1600s brill 1980s dyson 1980s Bootleg 1800s dude 1990s chillin 1990s boogie 1960s pence 1800s Freckle 789 duvet 1066 bees’ knees 1920s bling 2000s tweet 2000s 789 1066 1800s 1920s 1960s 1600s 1980s 2000s Resource 1

4. Unfamiliar words? groovy noggin ace thou brill thy dyson bootleg dude chillin boogie pence freckle duvet bees’ knees tweet bling Which words do you use? Which words may have changed meanings? Resource 1

5. Extension task • Choose two words to explore their origins more closely • Use a dictionary to find the ‘original’ meaning of the word and see if it has changed meaning - how and why this has happened Resource 1