Treasure hunt

1. Differences between American and Btitish English.

• Give 5 examples of differenses in spelling.
• Why English has become so different?
• What is the difference in collective nouns?
• How have Past tenses changed in American English?
• What is the difference in tag questions?
  
  Link: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/six-difference-between-britsh-and-american-english/3063743.html

          Compare:

            Trainers, Car park, Motorway, Petrol, Biscuit / Bickie, Bonnet, Wardrobe, Postman
            Mailman, Freeway, Hood, Sneakers, Gas / Gasoline, Closet, Parking Lot, Cookie

       2. History of the English language.

• Who was the first to live in the British Isles?
• What famous work was written in Old English?
• Why Chaucer is so famous?
• Who "invented" Early Modern English?
• What varieties of English do we have now?
  
  Link: https://www.englishclub.com/english-language-history.htm

          As far as you answer these questions, have a look at this:
              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njJBw2KlIEo

       3. Sentence Types.

• Describe simple sentences.
• Describe compound sentences.
• Describe complex sentences.
• Describe compound-complex sentences.
• Write a short story using all the types of sentences.
  
  Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urr55rAreWc

       4. How to write a good essay.

• What part should you write first?
• What is a good way to collect thoughts?
• How is it better to write a conclusion?
• How can you make a thesis statement?
• What are the rules of issuing quotes?
  
  Link: http://spazju.tumblr.com/post/118868935538/wittacism-its-essay-writing-season-for-tons-of