English Stew: Social Studies 10 Carson Graham

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Social Studies 10 Carson Graham

For Friday, please complete the provincial shapes/crossword handout and bring in three facts about Canada. One must be political, one geographical, and one historical. Make sure to write down your facts.

Why English Stew?

Why call this blog English Stew? Well, I've always thought that the English language is very much like a stew - thick, hearty, and satisfying! Its ingredients are a mixture of all the other languages and cultures with which it has come into contact over the past 1500 years: from the invading Germanic and Scandinavian tribes to the Norman French conquerors to more far-flung groups met during the age of exploration and colonization. Used by over a billion people every day, it is the international language of commerce. English is also vast - a truly global dish with one of the most extensive vocabularies of all the world's languages. It is estimated that over 25,000 new words are added each year (that's about 70 a day). The power and popularity of our language stems from this dynamism and flexibility. No bite is ever the same!

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Social Studies 10 Carson Graham

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