Monday, October 21, 2013

October 21st, 2013

10/21/13

In Class:
Journal--  Respond to (agree, disagree, qualify, reword, explain, reflect, connect, etc.) the following quote: "Our actions make or mar us: we are the children of our own deeds.

Lecture and discussion on the evolution of language.
language: a written, spoken, or otherwise signified means of communication amongst groups of people, animals, or objects.
- alive        - dynamic        - malleable        - user-controlled        - variegated. 
Six students Googled “Slang from the ____” (1990s, 1980s, 1970s, 1920s, 1900s, 1800s), then posted on the board: slang is the easiest way to note the rapidly changing nature of language.



Exit ticket: "If there is one thing I will do to be successful this block, it will be..."

Homework:
Complete and submit your syllabus agreement.
Read "The Wanderer" by Wednesday.

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