Teaching Language Variation in the Classroom (Paperback)

Paperback. 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. Written for preservice and in-service ELA teachers, this book brings together the expertise of teachers and linguists to demonstrate ways teachers can implement research-driven linguistic concepts in the classroom, offering real-world lessons and methods for instructing students on language diversity. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…