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- ISSN: 0013-8274
- E-ISSN: 2161-8895
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Acknowledging the Language of African American Students: Instructional Strategies
- Source: English Journal, Volume 90, Issue And Language for All, Mar 2001, p. 54 - 59
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- 01 Mar 2001
Abstract
Describes the Linguistic Affirmation Program (LAP), a comprehensive nonstandard language awareness program for students not proficient in Standard American English, that facilitates the acquisition of Standard American English without devaluing students’ home language and culture. Notes its six research-based critical instructional approaches. Outlines four linguistic schools of thought regarding nonstandard language forms. Notes classroom applications for success in the LAP.
© 2001 by the National Council of Teachers of English