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Year 8
A history of language
Lessons (8)
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I can explain how the English language has been influenced by different historical events over time.
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I can use reading skills to comprehend an extract from the Bible written in Old English.
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I can compare different versions of the Lord’s Prayer and explain how language has changed over time.
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I can explain how the meanings of words can change over time.
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I can create a new word using specific language change techniques.
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I can plan a persuasive speech about my new word.
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I can write a persuasive speech about my new word.
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I can deliver a speech about adding a new word to the dictionary with confidence.
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