Lesson plans on language and linguistics in K-12 education
Old and Middle English
Tue, 07/10/2007 - 10:14am — annelob
Subject:
General linguistics
Other
Subject (Other):
Language Change
Topic:
ANalysis of Old and Middle English text of the Lord's Prayer
Grade Level:
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
Overview:
This lesson allows students to hear and read excerpts from the Lord's Prayer in both Old and Middle English, increasing their knowledge of the origins of English and how it has changed over time. Students notice differences in vocabulary, syntax, phonology, etc.
Lesson Plan:
See attached. This lesson is designed as a follow up to other Language Change lessons on this web site (on origins of names, cognates, Old English vocabulary, etc.) for necessary background.
Class Time Needed:
Under 30 minutes
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