Understanding English Language Variation in U.S. Schools

Christine Mallinson author Anne H Charity Hudley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Teachers' College Press

Published:29th Nov '10

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Understanding English Language Variation in U.S. Schools cover

In today's culturally diverse 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.

ISBN: 9780807751480

Dimensions: 226mm x 160mm x 14mm

Weight: 277g

192 pages