1. Language distribution and classification
Presentation slide for courses, classes, lectures et al.
Language distribution and classification
AP Human Geography
Cultural Patterns and Processes Unit

2. For today, 11/14
Congratulations, we won the Hunger Games! Over pounds of food!
Take out a sheet of paper for notes and label it “Language Locations and Families”
Beginning course details and/or books/materials needed for a class/project.

3. Distribution of South America’s Languages
Pick ONE language and DISCUSS its location on the South American continent.
Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.
“As you can tell from the map, ____ is the most spoken language in ____. ____ is the most spoken language because ____. Additionally/Also/For example/To further this/Plus, etc.”

4. Most Spoken Languages in the World
Rank
Language
Native Speakers in 2010
Global Distribution 1
Mandarin
955 million
China 2
Spanish
405 million
Spain, Latin America 3
English
360 million
Anglo America, Australia, British Isles 4
Hindi
310 million
India 5
Arabic
295 million
Middle East, Northern Africa 6
Portuguese
205 million
Brazil, Portugal

5. Languages have relatives, too!

6. Distribution of Language Families
What are the THREE most spoken language families? Support your answer with evidence from the map.
Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

7. Largest Families:
(1.) Indo-European
(2.) Sino-Tibetan
(3.) Niger Congo

8. Language Research
Draw/Label a language family (one of top 3) and explain its classification (family, branch, leaf size, etc.). Map found on pages
Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

9. Credits
South America Language Map:
Language Family Map, Language Family Pie Chart, Language Family/Branch: Pearson Education
Language Data Table:
Minion Meme: askideas.com
Freddie Mercury Salute pic:
Relative vocabulary list.