Continuing our study of Religions
10 Craziest Religions
The Sunni-Shiite Divide
What is the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?
What does Jihad Actually Mean?
Link to the Big Religions Chart pdf
Link to Big Religions Assignment
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Monday, March 16, 2015
Monday 3-16-15
Today we will continue our study of culture by getting into religions which are in Chapter 6 of your book.
Learning Goals
Religions of the World
Learning Goals
Religions of the World
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Thursday 3-12-15
Today we will be continuing our study of language.
Link to New York Times Dialect Map Activity
What three cities does your dialect best represent?
In what ways does your dialect of American or British English differ from those of your classmates? From other English speakers that you have encountered? Provide several specific examples of vocabulary, accents, or other differences, and attempt to account for these differences in spatial terms (naming regions of origin). What geographic factors explain the similarities and differences in these dialects?
In what ways does your dialect of American or British English differ from television or radio spokespeople that you typically hear? What geographic or cultural factors might you consider to explain the similarities and differences in these dialects? Give specific examples.
Link to New York Times Dialect Map Activity
What three cities does your dialect best represent?
In what ways does your dialect of American or British English differ from those of your classmates? From other English speakers that you have encountered? Provide several specific examples of vocabulary, accents, or other differences, and attempt to account for these differences in spatial terms (naming regions of origin). What geographic factors explain the similarities and differences in these dialects?
In what ways does your dialect of American or British English differ from television or radio spokespeople that you typically hear? What geographic or cultural factors might you consider to explain the similarities and differences in these dialects? Give specific examples.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Monday 3-9-15
We are finishing up Chapter 4. Below is a link to some study reinforcement.
Link to Study Stack
Tomorrow we will move on to Chapter 5 which is language.
Also tomorrow I will collect part 3 of the PING project.
Link to Study Stack
Tomorrow we will move on to Chapter 5 which is language.
Also tomorrow I will collect part 3 of the PING project.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Wednesday 3-4-15
Today you will finish the movie. At the conclusion of the movie I would like for you to write a reaction to the film on this blog in the comment section.
Afterwards in the time you have left you can continue filling in the information on the chapter 4 worksheets.
I look forward to being back tomorrow.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Monday 3-2-15
Today we will continue our study of culture with emphasis on the difference between folk culture and pop culture.
Link to Small World
Link to What kind of English do you speak?
Link to Where is Matt Video 2008
Link to Where is Matt Lecture
Link to Small World
Link to What kind of English do you speak?
Link to Where is Matt Video 2008
Link to Where is Matt Lecture
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