1. Evolution of Text

2. Primitive Text: Western civilization up to 1440
Papyrus
Stonework
Vellum

3. Literacy: Three Parties
The Nobles.
The Clergy.
The Scholars.

4. The Printing Press! Gutenberg—1440
Western Printing—changes readership, audience, vernacular
Set type

5. Literacy Dark Ages: 6%-15% Currently: Most have >97% Alliterate:
The ability to read and write, the choice not to
Illiterate:
Not having the capacity to read and write

6. Etymology: The study of word origin & evolution

7. To Connote & Denote SNOWBALL
At the top of a sheet of paper, write one word whose meaning does not necessarily connote what it denotes, or vice versa.
Crumple.
Throw.
Find a snowball. Find the 2+ definitions, the history, and write a sentence using each definition appropriately.