Thursday, September 3, 2015

• In your group, spend a few minutes researching the history and development of the English Language. (Use your Chrome books!!!)
• https://www.englishclub.com/english-language-history.htm
• Discuss your findings within your team.
• Begin working on "English Development Project"

English Development Project

• Pair up.
• Prepare a presentation for the class about some aspect of the development of the English language. (It could be broad or specific.) 
• Examples:
• a map showing locations of different cultures that influenced the language
• the aftermath of the Norman Invasion and/or the Battle of Hastings
• differences in Old English, Middle English, and Modern English

• You may use whatever format you would like.
• Your presentation must be a minimum of two minutes long.
• Both partners must participate in the presentation in some capacity.
• You will have class time TODAY and tomorrow to work on this.
• This is due on Tuesday, September 8th.
• This is a test grade.
• Grading guidelines-- You will receive up to 10 points for each of the following:
• on time
• minimum time requirement
• both partners participating
• on topic
• spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc. (if applicable)
• accuracy
• originality
• presentation
• something special
• citations