We discussed variation in the English language. The English language changes, depending on the time and the place. For example, modern day American English sounds much different from British English spoken in the early 1900's (or even modern British English, actually).
We looked at some international versions of Harry Potter books and discussed why the publisher might feel they need to change the cover for different countries.
Finally, we went to the computer lab so that students could research British English and determine what different British words mean in American English. Some examples of British English words would be rubbish, peckish, or queue.
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