Vocabulary Building Discussion

Here’s a Vocabulary Building Discussion based on the reading:

1. Aboriginal – What does “Aboriginal” mean, and who does it refer to in Canada?

2. Preserve – What does it mean to “preserve” a language? Can you think of other things we preserve?

3. Identity – How does language help shape a person’s identity?

4. Ancestor – Who are your ancestors? Why might they be important in a language or culture discussion?

5. Culture – What are some parts of a culture that are shared through language?