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A Tale of Two Londons: East Does Not Meet West

1. Before reading the article, look at the title.

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New Duke of Westminster Owns Half of London - WorksheetMap of Greater London
East London History - Worksheet 1 - Set of activities 1A Tale of Two Londons - Pronunciation Worksheet

New Duke of Westminster Owns Half of London - Worksheet

1. Before reading the article, look at the title.
a.React to the title and say what you think the article will be about.
b.Make a list of the words you expect to come across while reading the article.
2.Read the article.
a.Fill in Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor's identity card below using information from the article.
Last name:
First name(s):
Birthdate (year): 
Current title:
Previous title:
Mother's first name:
Father's first and last names: 
Elder sister's first name:
Number of siblings (brothers and sisters):
b.Identify the areas of London mentioned in the article on the map and write them down in your notebook.
c.With a partner, discuss what you understood about Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor's current situation.
3.Fill in your "Personal Recap Chart."

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East London History - Worksheet 1 - Set of activities 1

If you feel comfortable with answering questions, this worksheet is good for you. If you think you need visual aids, you will find them in "Worksheet 1 - Set of Activities 2".
1. As you scan the text,identify on the map the boroughs or neighbourhoods mentioned in the text and write them down in your notebook.
2. Read the whole textand answer the following questions. 
a.What are the nature and function of the document?
b.What are the main lexical fields ? Create a grid with a column for each and complete as you read. 
c.Make assumptions as to what a weaver might be knowing that to weave means "to make cloth by repeatedly crossing a single thread".
d.Pick out the names mentioned and list what you learned about them.
e.Identify the different periods of time and what happened in each of them.
f.Is there a name you can add as a place that you could spot on your map? 
g.Give the document a new title: choose from the list below and justify your answer.
Eastenders' pride - a troubled history - from slums to trends 
h.Organise your notes and your ideas to sum up the history of London's East End to a partner. Compare your findings.

A Tale of Two Londons - Pronunciation Worksheet

1. A Few Facts About Accents and Social Classes in the United Kingdom
Cockney, /ˈkɒk.ni/is a variety of the English language traditionally spoken by working-class Londoners. Cockney is also often used to refer to anyone from London—in particular, from its East End.
Received Pronunciation (RP), standard speech used in London and southeastern England. It has traditionally been associated with the middle and upper classes and is regarded as as a mark of public school education. Received Pronunciation (RP) is sometimes referred to as the “Queen’s English,” the “King’s English,” “BBC English,” or “Oxford English.”
Source: Britannica encyclopaedia
2. How to Pronounce Proper Nouns.Practise pronouncing the following proper nouns. If you find it difficult, you can use a pronunciation website to listen to the words.