The Battle of the Languages part 2

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Battle of the Languages

Part 2

(3.25min)

Teacher could point out the words familiar to Dutch due to the Germanic basis of Old English. Germanic ´loan words´. The peasants spoke this language, mixture of Jutes, Saxons and Angles but also Celtic and Latin influences, is prior invasions.

Learning objectives

• Students can use a dictionary.
• Students can take notes using the Cornell method.
• Students can reflect on work and give feedback to peers.
• Students can explain how vocabulary in a language can be increased.
• Students can identify Norman French loan-words.
• Students can use the appropriate Norman French or Old English vocabulary.
  

Teacher explains adjustments (on the fly) due to COVID-19.

• note taking
  
• Cornell method
• Feudal system
• William the Conqueror
  

Retrieval

Teacher checks learning objectives prior lesson.

Homework check (activity 1 p.10)

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Exchange summaries and check accuracy. Use instruction video as keys. Offer classmate at least 1 tip + 2 tops https://youtu.be/EsKrWkfOjvk (appr. 1.30min)

Homework check (activity 1 p.10)

Teacher checks several summaries (homework activity 1) made by students. Have students comment on each other's work.

Teacher links summary activity to new Cornell note taking activity on how the Normans changed not only England’s but also Europe’s history.
If necessary teacher sums up key elements of Cornell method as a reminder.

Retrieval - exercise 3

individual

Note taking exercise How the Normans changed the history of Europe

Cornell form workbook (p. 10)

none

6 min

Class check & discussion

Keep calm & wait

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Teacher observes students.

Etymology

Etymology = study of the origin and history of words

Middle English (after the Norman Conquest) is mixturen of Old English and Norman French.

Teacher explains Norman French differs from Central French (Norman conquest = scandinavian mixed with French).

Teacher explains characteristics of Normans wrt mixing (marrying) with conquered peoples.

https:

Etymonline.com

Teachers asks student for an English word to show how this website works.

oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com

Oxford dictionaries

Teachers asks another student for an English word to show how this website works.

Loan words - exercise 3

individual / pair work

Find the origins of the words listed in workbook (p. 10)

Use etymonline.com or oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com

none (each other)

10 min

Class check

Find other synonym pairs of Old English and Norman French..

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Teacher = coach => scaffolding & differentiation

Who: in pairs = collaborative learning = differentiation

Loan words

	Old English (Anglo-Saxon)	Norman French
Animals	Cow, hen, sheep, ox	beef, pork, veal
Armoury and architecture	Arrow, bow, castle, tower, shield, spear, war.	armour, battle, tower, army.
Class	king, knight, earl, count, worker.	Queen, sovereign, duke, baron, count, serf, servant

Loan words

	Old English (Anglo-Saxon)	Norman French
Jobs	Weaver, shepherd, baker	banker, tailor, carpenter, draper, mason
Clothes	hat, shoes, socks, stockings, trousers	Coat, blouse, jacket, bonnet, collar
Society and work	crop, far, plough, reap.	Tax, rent, property, parliament, state, lease

Synonym pairs Old English - Norman French.

Class check on the input of the students.

Loan words - exercise 4:

in pairs / individual

exercise 4 (WB p. 11)

Answer in workbook

each other (none)

5 min

Understanding of historical context

Homework activity 2

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Teacher = coach => scaffolding & differentiation

Who: in pairs = collaborative learning

What can you do to improve your score next time?

How well did you participate? Score on a scale from 1 - 10. Explain your choice.

Which language, do you think, won? Support your answers with examples.

Study:

Vocabulary list Old English & Norman French synonyms

Do:

Homework activity 2 (WB p. 11)

Help:

https://quizlet.com/535973980/learn

Homework

Teacher explains the use of studying this vocabulary set. (expanding vocabulary, linguistic knowledge + test preparations)