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Bartel, Nettie R.; And Others – Journal of School Psychology, 1973
After delineating phonological and syntactic characteristics of black English, the authors present a review of comparative studies and conclude that a dialect exists among lower-class black children. That no standardized tests have been developed for use with speakers of the dialect poses a problem for educators. The authors conclude that the use…
Descriptors: Black Students, Dialect Studies, Disadvantaged Youth, Language Skills