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Download full textSmith, Carl B.; Reade, Eugene W. – 1991
This book is intended to help teachers in the upper grades lead their students toward an understanding of the history of the English language. It demonstrates the value of studying language history and provides material and suggestions which can be used to complement a language arts program. The book stresses making students aware of the…
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, English, English Instruction, Secondary Education
Smith, Carl B.; Reade, Eugene W. – 1994
A classroom companion to "Word History: A Guide to Understanding the English Language," this book provides teachers with additional information to help them include the study of word history in their classroom routine. The book presents suggestions and activities that can be used to challenge students to play with words; to give teachers…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Class Activities, English, English Instruction
