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1. In assembly, read the following text:

Why Is a Language Lost?

Each language has its worldview, which implies a particular way of understanding and being in the world. Mothers and fathers pass down their mother tongues from early childhood when raising their children and in other social settings such as the community and school.

Despite its importance, Indigenous languages have faced adversities that have endangered their conservation and permanence for centuries.Discrimination against speaking a language other than the national language is one of the leading causes of the loss of an Indigenous language.Seeking better social and economic opportunities,mothers and fathers choose not to pass it down to their daughters and sons.

a) In communities, and with the help of your teacher,research in different media —books from the community library, magazines, or the internet- the historical and cultural journey of Indigenous languages and the adversities that have hindered their preservation and transmission.

b) Write what you found out.

c) On the board, write and propose actions to promote using an Indigenous language in your community.

d) Consider the social practices and customs that prevail in your community. Think, for example, of its stories, myths,and traditions —such as the work of midwives- passed down and enjoyed in their cherished native tongue.

2. Ask your family members or neighbors to tell you about the community's sites or institutions that have help them to preserve its linguistic legacy and identify the practices used to achieve this.

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