Understanding English Language Variation in U.S. Schools Contributor(s): Charity Hudley, Anne H. (Author), Mallinson, Christine (Author), Banks, James a. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0807751480 ISBN-13: 9780807751480 Publisher: Teachers College Press OUR PRICE: $30.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Multicultural Education - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Psycholinguistics - Language Arts & Disciplines | Literacy |
Dewey: 427.973 |
LCCN: 2010031536 |
Series: Multicultural Education |
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.31" W x 8.93" (0.60 lbs) 192 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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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