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Where Did English Come From? Instructional VideoWhere Did English Come From? Instructional Video
Publisher
TED-Ed
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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Media Length
4:53
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
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Year
2015
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Where Did English Come From?

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How did modern language evolve over the course of history? Discover the roots of the English language, spoken by over three billion people in the world today, and explore how historical conquests and intercultural exchanges are responsible for the various ways in which we communicate.

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Concepts

american english, old english, conversational english, foreign languages

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Pause the video in order to provide examples of the instruction provided whenever possible. For example, when direct connections are made between letters and sounds across different languages, provide specific words that reflect those connections

Pros

  • Animations help to illustrate content
  • Option to customize online assessment and additional resources provided by publisher

Cons

  • Presentation moves quickly through content, and can be difficult to follow at points

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