Teaching Language Variation in the Classroom : Strategies and Models from ...

Taylor & Francis

Teaching Language Variation in the ClassroomStrategies and Models from Teachers and Linguists\nAuthor(s): Michelle D. Devereaux, Chris C. Palmer\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138597952, 978-1138597952\nSynopsis\nBringing 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 comprehe.