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Farr, Marcia; Daniels, Harvey – 1986
Both a theoretical framework and some practical suggestions are included in this book intended to help educators improve the teaching of writing to high school students who are native speakers of nonstandard English dialects. The first chapter includes a brief background on the problem of writing in American schools, with special focus on the…
Descriptors: Dialect Studies, Educational History, High Schools, Instructional Improvement
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Colquit, Jesse – English Journal, 1974
Involving students in an active study of dialect differences will enhance their own self awareness and their knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity. (JH)
Descriptors: Activities, Bibliographies, Black Dialects, Dialect Studies
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Williamson, John – Educational Studies, 1990
Studies the writing achievement of 28 11-year olds attending an urban Newcastle upon Tyne (England) school and their ability to conform to standard English writing conventions. Finds the influence of a nonstandard dialect (Tyneside) to be minor. Observes writing difficulties are frequently related to mastering the writing system itself rather than…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Bidialectalism, Dialect Studies, Educational Research