King Alfred's English: A History of the Language We Speak and Why We Should Be Glad We Do

King Alfred's English: A History of the Language We Speak and Why We Should Be Glad We Do

Aimed at students grades 7-12, King Alfred's English is an entertaining read for any age. This intriguing look at the development of our language is a combination study in both history and English with a bit of linguistics woven throughout. Surprising facts about people and wars, quirky details about spelling and grammar, humorous word histories, all are packed together to form a thoroughly enjoyable and educational overview of English history from 55 BC to 1611, the year the King James Bible was published. The capstone of the book is the story of how we got the Bible in English and its influence upon our language, with emphasis on the ideas of the Reformation and the people who risked their lives so we could read God's Word in our native tongue. Supplemental materials for students and teachers are available on the author's website including chapter worksheets and tests; links to online images, articles, and videos; and relevant literature excerpts that expand the lessons. www.theshorterword.com. For a Video Review from Home Educating Family, go to the Laurie J. White Amazon author page. "In my 26 years of homeschooling, I have rarely found a book like yours; full of godly, interesting information and presented in such an engaging way. Going through your book with my children is something we still talk about together. I just wanted you to know that I am recommending this book to all of my readers as a MUST for advanced (high school) language arts." --Sherry Hayes largefamilymothering.com Author Laurie J. White's book King Alfred's English is enlightening, entertaining, and easy to read about the origin and history of the English language, from the Latin influence of the Romans in Britain, through Anglo-Saxon Old English, Middle English after the Norman Invasion, Early Modern English of Queen Elizabeth I and King James, to Contemporary English. King Alfred's English is both accurate and pleasurable reading.--Dr. Wes Davis, Professor of English, Dalton State College Laurie White is a history teacher, literacy tutor, and homeschooling mom of three children (now grown) . She writes both fiction and non-fiction books and materials for grades 3-12. For more information visit her website: TheShorterWord.com Used Book in Good Condition