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Peer reviewedFowler, Elaine D. – Language Arts, 1976
Of the various theories about how to treat black dialects, the approach by way of appreciating dialect differences is now in favor. (JH)
Descriptors: Activities, Black Dialects, Dialects, Disadvantaged
Peer reviewedBaugh, John – Language Arts, 1987
Presents research on the situational dimension of linguistic power in social context and the relevance of this research within culturally pluralistic educational contexts. Offers suggestions for class activities that can engage standard and nonstandard speakers of English as well as those who do not speak English. (SRT)
Descriptors: Bidialectalism, Black Dialects, Class Activities, Language Patterns
Peer reviewedTompkins, Gail E.; McGee, Lea M. – Language Arts, 1983
Describes a program for introducing nonstandard speakers to standard English syntactic patterns that involves three steps: (1) introducing the new pattern, (2) providing practice, and (3) manipulating the new pattern. (JL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English, Instructional Improvement, Language Patterns
