[etni] Fwd: re: Dialects of English
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From: Marlene <marlenegay@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Dialects of English
How about the dialects in the story The Cherry Tree?
Marlene
James wrote:
> Glenda,
> You bring up some good points, but you can use the song (which is a great
> follow up to "The
> Road Not Taken") to make the kids aware of different dialects of English.
> The India Arie song has traces of AAVE (African American Vernacular English),
> a dialect that the kids have probably heard on TV. There's nothing inherently
> wrong with AAVE, but kids must learn where it can be used most effectively
> and where it is counterproductive. Obviously, in an academic environment,
> Standard English is the target dialect, but in other places other dialects
> are more effective.
> Cyber-English is another dialect I hear my grad students complain about.
> There's nothing wrong with using Cyber-English when texting with friends, but
> once again, it's not very effective or powerful in an academic environment.
> By using the song you both re-enforce the message of the poem and lead into a
> meaningful discussion of dialects.
Glenda wrote:
> Hi Judi,
> Thanks for sharing great lessons, however the song you mention takes huge
> liberties with the English language as there are many grammar mistakes in
> the lyrics. I worry about how you would explain these to the class.
> Glenda
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