The English Language

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Int – High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson, students learn about the origins of the English language. This lesson includes a reading, a comprehension check, and a vocabulary review. Students also study a pie chart that shows the sources of English vocabulary.

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Focus

topic-based
academic
4-skills
innovation & technology
communication
history
interpretive

Vocabulary

lingua franca
consist of
evolve
trace back
invade
tribe
derive
incorporate
interact
proficient
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane