Teaching Language Variation in the Classroom
Author | : Michelle D. Devereaux |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2019-01-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780429943676 |
ISBN-13 | : 0429943679 |
Rating | : 4/5 (679 Downloads) |
Download or read book Teaching Language Variation in the Classroom written by Michelle D. Devereaux and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together the varied and multifaceted expertise of teachers and linguists in one accessible volume, this book presents practical tools, grounded in cutting-edge research, for teaching about language and language diversity in the ELA classroom. By demonstrating practical ways teachers can implement research-driven linguistic concepts in their own teaching environment, each chapter offers real-world lessons as well as clear methods for instructing students on the diversity of language. Written for pre-service and in-service teachers, this book includes easy-to-use lesson plans, pedagogical strategies and activities, as well as a wealth of resources carefully designed to optimize student comprehension of language variation.