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What form of English should I teach?

What form of English should I teach?. Watch this clip!. As you watch “Duality Duel” by Daniel Beatty, think about what languages he uses to express the different sides of his personality. Language is always changing!.

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What form of English should I teach?

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  1. What form of English should I teach?

  2. Watch this clip! • As you watch “Duality Duel” by Daniel Beatty, think about what languages he uses to express the different sides of his personality.

  3. Language is always changing! • In the United States we do not have an official language. English is just spoken by the majority. • Language is always changing. The language we speak now will probably be very different in the future.

  4. How flexible is English? 1600’s1920’s1970’s2009??? Maiden Best Gal Lady Boo gf Farewell Goodbye Peace Deuces ttyl Fair Snazzy Fly The Shit

  5. Listen to the following song. • Kenny Allen is an English speaking American living in Ethiopia. He speaks both English and Amharic, the national language of Ethiopia. He blends both languages in his music. • Since he uses English and Amharic does that mean he is speaking incorrectly? Can you still understand what the phrase “anchi konjo” means as he switches between the languages?

  6. AnchiKonjo • What does the phrase “anchi konjo” mean? • Can you think of other groups of people who blend their native tongue or local dialect with English?

  7. Notes Friday, September 11, 2009

  8. Terms Language—the words and systems understood by a a community Dialect—a form of a language characteristic of a region Code—a system of rules

  9. Notes • Remember, one form of English is NOT better than the another form. • However, Standard English is a form of English that is currently expected by most businesses, schools, and tests such as the PSSA. • Ideally, we need to all learn how to code-switch, so we can succeed in all situations.

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