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Understanding English Language Variation in U.S. Schools

Understanding English Language Variation in U.S. Schools

Mallinson, Christine
Charity Hudley, Anne H.

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Series: Multicultural Education

General ReferenceLinguisticsGeneral Education

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ISBN10: 0807751480
ISBN13: 9780807751480
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: Nov 29 2010
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.31 Depth: 8.93
Language: English

In today's classrooms, students possess and use many culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse English language varieties that may differ from standardized English. This book helps classroom teachers become attuned to these differences and offers practical strategies to support student achievement while fostering positive language attitudes in classrooms and beyond. The text contrasts standardized varieties of English with Southern, Appalachian, and African American English varieties, focusing on issues that are of everyday concern to those who are assessing the linguistic competence of students. Featuring a narrative style with teaching strategies and discussion questions, this practical resource:

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