Big Picture Talkers/Words Walking Without Masters: The Instructional Implications of Ethnic Voices for an Expanded Literacy.

Lee, Carol D.

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ERIC Number: EJ435217

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Publication Date: 1991

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Big Picture Talkers/Words Walking Without Masters: The Instructional Implications of Ethnic Voices for an Expanded Literacy.

Lee, Carol D.

Journal of Negro Education, v60 n3 p291-304 Sum 1991

Using the example of the African-American community and its own distinctive voice, argues that schools can draw upon routine practices within the cultural life of communities to enhance the literature students' skills. This paper explores "signifying" and links between literature and talk in the African-American community. (JB)

Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, Black Community, Black Culture, Black Dialects, Blacks, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Literacy, Oral English, School Community Relationship, Self Expression, Speech Communication, Urban Culture, Urban Education, Urban Youth

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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