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Norman invasion of England and its influence on English language and literature
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Objectives
to refresh the knowledge of the Norman invasion of England to trace its influence on the development of the English language to study its impact on the history of English literature
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Watch the film about the Battle of Hastings
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Read aloud the definition and guess the word.
Pronounce the word and translate it.
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A brother related through one parent only
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half-brother
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A high-ranking priest in charge of all the churches and priests in a large area
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bishop
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A leg or arm of a person or animal, or the wing of a bird
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limb
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A long narrow raised part of a surface
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ridge
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A man of noble rank trained to fight, especially on horseback; a man who has the title Sir, given to him by the King or Queen
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knight
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A nobleman of the highest rank outside the royal family
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duke
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A part of the body or clothing of a holy person, or something that belonged to him/her which is kept and respected after their death
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relic
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A solemn promise
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oath
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A sound of suffering, worry, complaint, or disapproval, which is made in a deep voice
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groan
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A thick heavy stick, used as a weapon
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club
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A wild high cry, usually resulting from anger, excitement, or fear
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shriek
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A woman who is in control; a woman loved by a man
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mistress
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Leading to a clear result; putting an end to doubt; unquestionable
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decisive
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Military activity against an enemy; war
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warfare
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Provided with horses to ride on; on horseback
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mounted
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Remarkably or surprisingly unexpectedly
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startlingly
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Soldiers who fight on foot
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infantry
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The group of people in certain countries who are of the highest social class and have titles; the aristocracy
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nobility
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The state of great disorder
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confusion
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Thick woven cloth with a picture or design, usually hung on walls
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tapestry
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Tired out
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exhausted
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To come or bring together (again) for a shared purpose or effort
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to rally
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To cover partly and go beyond it
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to overlap
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To face bravely or threateningly
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to confront
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To know again someone or something one has seen, heard, or experienced before
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to recognize
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To make completely wet; to put as much liquid as possible into
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to saturate
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To rush in an attack
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to charge
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To seriously damage (especially a person’s body) by removing a part
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to mutilate
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Usual or habitual; established by custom
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customary
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Very closely packed or crowded together
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densely
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Describe the position of peasants after the Norman conquest
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Could William the Conqueror and his barons speak English?
No, they couldn’t
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What language did they speak?
Norman-French
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How did they treat Anglo-Saxon?
It was neglected by them.
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What was the official language of the state?
Norman-French
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How many languages were spoken in the Norman times?
Three: Norman-French, Latin and Anglo-Saxon
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Name the classes that used
Norman-French Latin Anglo-Saxon Nobility Clergy Townsfolk and country-folk
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What can you tell about the centres of learning and education in Norman England?
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Comment on the state of the English language after the Norman conquest.
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How is the Norman-French influence on the English language connected with the names of domestic animals?
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Name the Norman-French word denoting meat of the following domestic animals.
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ox beef
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sheep mutton
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calf veal
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pig pork
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How is the Norman-French influence on the English language connected with synonyms?
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Find the synonym of the English word tracing its origin to the Norman-French language
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start
commence
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go on
continue
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withdraw
disengage
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meet
encounter
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sell
vend
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buy
purchase
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freedom
liberty
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fairness
justice
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Name the literary genre(s) used by each social class in the Norman times
Nobility Clergy Townsfolk Country-folk Romances Moralizing tales Fabliaus and fables Harvest songs, mowing songs, spinning and weaving songs, ballads
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Read the definition and name the genre
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Lyrical poem with a love story about a brave knight and his lady
romance
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A funny story about townsfolk
fabliau
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A short story that teaches a lesson or truth with animals for characters
fable
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A short narrative in verse with the refrain following each stanza accompanied by musical instruments and dancing
ballad
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A short story with a guidance on how to live one’s life teaching the reader what is good or bad
moralizing tale
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What ballads were the most popular?
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The most popular ballads were those about Robin Hood.
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What did the old ballads say about the time when Robin Hood lived?
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What can you tell about Robin Hood as a man and a character ?
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Name two places connected with Robin Hood and his merry men.
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Nottingham Sherwood
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Name two best Robin Hood’s friends: one of them was very tall and strong, the other was jolly and skilfully used his stick in the battle.
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Friar Tuck Little John
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Name two worst Robin Hood’s enemies.
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Sheriff of Nottingham The bishop
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When and why did the ballads of Robin Hood gain great popularity?
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What can you add about English ballads in general?
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One or two of you should retell the contents of one of the ballads of Robin Hood. The others should listen carefully and write down: 1) the title of the story; 2) the main characters; 3) the location of the story; 4) the plot of the ballad
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For the next lesson:
Look at the diagram and write a short composition giving your opinion of the influence of the Norman invasion on the development of English language and literature.
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The structure of the modern English
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