Internet language

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Peer Teaching - Internet Language

Internet Language

Learning objectives:

• awareness of ever-changing nature of language
• Learn new terms and vocabulary
• Awareness of language development caused by Social Media
• Form personal opinion about the influence of the internet on the English language

TL ; DR 

Goals:

• Changes in language
• New vocab
• Social media & English
• Form your own opinion

OK, Boomers! Let's see how much you already know

Are you ready to get your Jimmies rustled? Or will you stay #woke and turn out to be the GOAT?  

JSYK, there is nothing to win. 

TTYL!

Woke

And I oop

Rustling one's Jimmies

GOAT

How are you feeling after this quiz?

1. I am the GOAT
2. My Jimmies are rustled!
3. #Woke
4. And I oop... get me out of here

From Boomer to gen Z (~5 min)

Exercise 1: Technology and language

• Look at the timeline in your booklet first 
• Then use the link on the next slide to complete the exercise virtually (or write your answers in your booklet).

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From Boomer to gen Z (~5 min)

Exercise 2: Generations

• First answer question 2A in your booklet
• Then, use the link on the next slide to complete the exercise virtually (or write your answers in your booklet).

https:

What do you think about when you hear the term 'Boomer'? How is it used?

Class discussion

• What do you think this catchphrase is trying to communicate?
• What is it saying about older generations?
• What does it say about Generation Z
• Why do certain words or expressions go viral?
• Why did OK, Boomer go viral?