Language evolution : Chaucer of medieval times to RAP! (to extend students in poetry unit)

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Language is constantly changing

It is not fixed or permanent and many new words are included in the Oxford dictionary each year to reflect this.

We have seen how poets change words - have you been creative with language in your poetry?

ACTIVITY 1

View the Power Point in the Resource - Read about :

Chaucer

Shakespeare

Rap language

New words we have introduced into every day use.

 ACTIVITY 2

a. Analyse the meaning of Rap poetry if you can

b. Complete the section in the Power Point by adding words you consider are new that we use today. 

 


Edit   Delete - Last Modified By: JCA at 4/10/2014 7:58:56 PM

 

 

Language is constantly changing

It is not fixed or permanent and many new words are included in the Oxford dictionary each year to reflect this.

We have seen how poets change words - have you been creative with language in your poetry?

ACTIVITY 1

View the Power Point in the Resource - Read about :

Chaucer

Shakespeare

Rap language

New words we have introduced into every day use.

 ACTIVITY 2

a. Analyse the meaning of Rap poetry if you can

b. Complete the section in the Power Point by adding words you consider are new in modern usage that your grandparents would not have known.