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Investigation: Origins and Connotations of the word "Barbarian"
Kind of Activity:
Group Discussion
Objective:
In this activity, students will investigate the origins of the word "barbarian" and discuss how this informs their predictions for the novel.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2
Structure:
Part 1:
First, students will read the article below from History.com.
Where did the word "barbarian" come from?
Individually, students will respond to the following comprehension questions.
1. In which country / language did this word originate?
2. Did its original meaning have a negative or positive connotation?
3. Who did the word...
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