English Canadians

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/english-canadians

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the linguistic affiliation?Refers to English-speaking Canadians (Anglophones) and those of English ethnic origin
2. What is the official languages context?English is one of Canada's two official languages, alongside French
3. What does 'English Canadian' mean?It can mean people who have English ancestors or simply people who speak English in Canada. Both are called English Canadians.
4. Why are there English Canadians in Canada?Early settlers from England helped build Canada’s government, schools, and laws. Later, many more people from the British Isles moved here.

Anglophone: A person who speaks English, especially as their first language.
Bilingualism: The official policy and practice of using two languages within a country or region.
Ethnic Origin: The national or cultural background of a person's ancestors.
Multiculturalism: The presence of, or support for the presence of, several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society.