Lesson plans on language and linguistics in K-12 education
Slang and Language Change
Tue, 07/10/2007 - 10:17am — annelob
Subject:
General linguistics
Writing
Other
Subject (Other):
Language Change
Topic:
Slang, how it is defined, and how it is an example of language change in action
Grade Level:
Grades 9-12
Overview:
This lesson allows students to participate in discussion of their own language and to discover how their own slang terms are examples of language change in action. Can lead to discussion of the social effectiveness of slang for defining personal identity, etc. Also can lead to discussion of prescriptive versus descriptive grammar in a general way.
Lesson Plan:
See attached.
Class Time Needed:
Under 30 minutes
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