The Evolution of Language · Summer Term

The Future of English

Discussing how technology and social media are currently reshaping the language.

Key Questions

  1. 1How is digital communication changing the rules of formal grammar?
  2. 2Will emojis ever become a recognized part of written language?
  3. 3Does the shortening of words in text speak represent a decline or an evolution?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Spoken LanguageKS2: English - Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Year: Year 6
Subject: English
Unit: The Evolution of Language
Period: Summer Term

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