Year 8 - English
Comparing the Lord's Prayer over time
A history of language
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore the history of the English Language. They first learn about the development of the English Language, before using a single word and the Lord's Prayer to explore how language changes. They then plan, write and deliver a persuasive speech about a new word.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to compare different versions of the Lord's Prayer and explain how language has changed over time.
Key Notes
- The Lord's Prayer, from the King James Bible 1611, contains many words that we still use today.
- Modern technologies have caused us to use abbreviations as part of spoken language.
- New words are created all the time, with generational divides between word usage.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Hallowed: If something is hallowed then it is very respected because of its importance.
- Outdated: If something is outdated then it is old-fashioned and no longer considered current.
- Generation: A generation refers to all of the people born and living at about the same time.
- Inter-generational: If something occurs across generations it can be described as intergenerational.
- Abbreviation: An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That different translations of the Lord's Prayer over time have been purely literal.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The Lord's Prayer, from the King James Bible 1611, contains many words that we still use today. Modern technologies have caused us to use abbreviations as part of spoken language.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Hallowed'
If something is hallowed then it is very respected because of its importance.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: That different translations of the Lord's Prayer over time have been purely literal. Correction: When new translations are made, writers change both the language and the content to suit modern audiences.
More Lessons In This Unit
- A history of the English language Study Guide
- Creating a new word Study Guide
- Delivering a persuasive speech about a new word Study Guide
- Exploring how a word's meaning can change over time Study Guide
- Planning a persuasive speech about a new word Study Guide
- Reading an Anglo-Saxon Bible extract Study Guide
- Writing a persuasive speech about a new word Study Guide
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