Language in My Life
As we begin reading “Cyrano de Bergerac” one of our Essential Questions is-
What does language reveal about a person?
We will discuss this in class, particularly as it relates to Cyrano and Christian. However, consider language in your life. What do you like and dislike?What words and phrases are meaningful to you? Why are they meaningful to you and what does this reveal about you? Write a well organized blog post with hyperlinks. Categorize this post as a reflection. Use the following to help you get started.
• To whom do you talk?
In an average day I talk to _______________people.
Percentage older________younger_________my age____________
• What do you like to say? To hear?
My favorite part of speech and why it is my favorite.
The five best new words that I learned this year.
A word that makes you happy.
The swear word that I use the most frequently.(use asterisks for some letters)
A phrase that I like to hear from a teacher. Why?
A phrase that I like to hear from my parents. Why?
A phrase that is overused. Why?
A phrase that is underused. Why?
My favorite TV show______________________, and a phrase from that show.
A remark I find offensive. Why?
The text message I send/receive the most.
Three quotes that you think are inspirational.
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