Instructional Video

Ye Olde Debunking

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Just how do you pronounce Ye? Scholars view a short video clip on Old English to better understand how languages evolved over time. They analyze the word Ye and translate it into today's American English. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Create three questions for students to answer while watching the video
  • Place photos around the room of shops and stores with Ye on the front 
Classroom Considerations
  • Closed captioning is available for those with difficulty hearing or understanding
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Resource is excellent for audio and visual learners 
  • Video clip is under two minutes and makes a great supplement to a lesson on American English and Old English
Cons
  • There is no lesson plan with the video clip