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A Teacher's Introduction to African American English: What a Writing Teacher Should Know (NCTE TEACHER'S INTRODUCTION SERIES),Used
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Concise summary of the major schools of thought about African American English and how it may influence the teaching and learning of writing.Writing teachers across the United States struggle daily with the question of how to assist students who speak what has been variously termed Ebonics, Black English, and African American English. How can these teachers help such students negotiate the differences between how they speak and how mainstream culture expects them to write? In A Teachers Introduction to African American English: What a Writing Teacher Should Know, Teresa M. Redd and Karen Schuster Webb explain not only what African American English (AAE) is, but also what role it may play in students mastery of Standard Written English. Designed especially for writing teachers, this volume is a concise, coherent, and current source that summarizes the major schools of thought about AAEwithout polemics or unnecessary jargonso that readers can draw their own conclusions about AAE and understand how it might influence teaching and learning. Citing leading scholars in the field, the authors explain how AAE differs from other varieties of English, how it developed, how it might influence students ability to write Standard English, and how AAE speakers can learn to write Standard English more effectively.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'A Teacher's Introduction to African American English'? A: The book provides a concise summary of African American English (AAE) and discusses its implications for teaching writing.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Teresa M. Redd and Karen Schuster Webb.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 24, 2005.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 161 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in very good condition.
- Q: What binding type is this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: This book is designed especially for writing teachers and educators.
- Q: Does the book provide practical advice for teachers? A: Yes, it offers insights on how teachers can assist students who speak AAE in learning Standard Written English.
- Q: Is there jargon in the book? A: The book aims to summarize the major schools of thought about AAE without unnecessary jargon.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the differences between AAE and other English varieties, its development, and its influence on writing abilities.