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It Ain't What You Say, It's How You Say It: Exercises for Teaching Mainstream American English to Ebonics-Speaking Children.
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Smith, Brenda – Journal of Black Studies, 1979
Activities for teaching Ebonics-speaking children to differentiate between problematic standard English and Ebonic forms are presented. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Instruction, Learning Activities
Teaching Mainstream American English: Similarities and Differences with Speakers of Ebonics and Speakers of Foreign Languages.
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Johnson, Kenneth R. – Journal of Black Studies, 1979
In this article, pedagogical problems in adapting second language teaching techniques for teaching standard English to speakers of Ebonics are discussed. Suggestions for improving teacher training programs are made. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Language Instruction
The Symbolism of Ebonics: I'd Rather Switch than Fight.
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Seymour, Harry N.; Seymour, Charlena M. – Journal of Black Studies, 1979
It is not necessary for Black children to lose their ethnic, linguistic, and cultural behavior patterns when learning standard English, if they are taught by enlightened teachers using innovative educational programs. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Education, Code Switching (Language), Educational Problems
Ebonics: A Legitimate System of Oral Communication.
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Wofford, Jean – Journal of Black Studies, 1979
Some of the consequences of not incorporating Ebonics into educational programs for Black children are discussed. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black Education, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Ebonics and Public Law 94-142.
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Seymour, Harry N.; Seymour, Charlena M. – Journal of Black Studies, 1979
This article reviews the major components of Public Law 94-142 and the implications of this law for Ebonics-speaking children. (BE)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Confidentiality, Court Litigation, Due Process