Investigating
Language
language investigations for middle and upper secondary students
by Wayne Sawyer and Joe Belanger
Investigating Language is a fascinating collection of exercises and activities exploring many different and interesting, often unusual, aspects of language.
This includes looking at how several different text types are used, the history of language and how it has changed and how it can be used for different purposes..
The information and activities in the book can be used as a part of a lesson on language or as the basis of a language unit for middle and upper secondary students.
Whatever way the material is used, it will give students an increased interest in language and improve their understanding and effectiveness in using it.
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Investigating Language Contents
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Changing Language Changing meanings New words Language that isn't language Notions of correctness Connotation Approval or disapproval Advertising and brand names Literature George Orwell Dying metaphors Cliches Verbal false limbs clear writing Duckspeak Newspeak Meanings and their opposites Objective truth Grammar The grammar question Descriptive and prescriptive grammar Guides to English usage Headlines and grammar Grammar and 'spin' Monitoring Language A sense of register Other applications Names Naming systems Choosing another name Given names Name play Spelling Spelling reform Spelling detectives Texting and spelling Vocabulary Development Personal strategies Books and programs for vocabulary development Community investigations Vocabulary tests and measures Wordsmithing How words come into fashion NYMS Words from the myths Other borrowings / collective nouns References
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