Heath's Study Examining the Book Reading of European American Teachers

question 43

Multiple Choice

Heath's study examining the book reading of European American teachers, European American textile workers, and African American textile and farm workers provide evidence for:

• A) the importance of the fit between school and home language use in the academic success of children.
• B) the importance of the fit between church and school language use in the academic success of children.
• C) the importance of diverse language exposure in the academic success of children.
• D) similar language use among diverse groups of people in the United States.

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