Timeline of English Text Evolution by ARACELY BEATRIZ DANAE CARRASCO ÑAÑEZ

Students will describe an important possession in their life using "have got" and adjectives.

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I have got a white guitar. It is beautiful and very important to me. I practice every evening. My uncle gave it to me when I turned twelve.

7th-8th Century: The Epic of Beowulf

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Considered one of the oldest surviving English epic poems, it provides insight into early English literature with themes of bravery, honor, and supernatural challenges.

9th Century: King Alfred and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles

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King Alfred encouraged the writing of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which documented the history of the English people.

14th Century: Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales'

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One of the most significant works in Middle English, Chaucer's tales depicted pilgrims sharing stories while traveling.

1476: Introduction of the Printing Press to England

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William Caxton brought the printing press to England, revolutionizing the production of English texts.

1609: Shakespeare's Sonnets Published

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This collection of 154 sonnets by William Shakespeare solidified his legacy as one of England's greatest writers.

1755: Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

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Samuel Johnson published one of the most influential English dictionaries, standardizing the language.

19th Century: Rise of the Novel

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Authors like Jane Austen and Charles Dickens dominated literature with novels exploring social themes and human nature.

1928: Publication of the Oxford English Dictionary

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This comprehensive dictionary covered the entire history and evolution of the English language.

21st Century: Digital Revolution in Publishing

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The rise of e-books, online articles, and digital tools transformed the way English texts are written and read.