Understanding English Language Variation in U. S. Schools

Name: Understanding English Language Variation in U. S. Schools
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ISBN: 9780807751480

ISBN-10: 0807751480

ISBN-13: 9780807751480

Edition: 2010

Authors: Anne H. Charity Hudley, Christine Mallinson, James A. Banks, Walt Wolfram, James A. Banks

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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.

Book details

List price: $31.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication date: 11/29/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 6.12" wide x 8.98" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Series Foreword


Foreword



Preface


Acknowledgments



Valuable Voices


Language Variation


Language, Students, and Multicultural Education


Who We Are


What Educators Want to Know About Language Variation



What is Standard English?


English Language Standards


Teaching Language Standards


Learning Language Standards


Some Features of School English


The Privilege of Standardized English



Southern English: A Regional and Cultural Variety


Defining the South


Language Variation in the South


Attitudes Toward Southern English


The Value of Southern Language and Culture


Features of Southern English


The Take-Away Message



African American English: An Ethnic and Cultural Variety


The History of African American English


Attitudes Toward African American English


The Value of African American Language and Culture


Features of African American English


The Take-Away Message



Assessment and Application


Testing Specific Populations


The Culture of Standardized Tests


The Language of Standardized Tests


Other Types of Assessment


Language-Centered Action Plans for Educators


Conclusion


Afterword



References


About the Authors


Index