It Is Important for Teachers to Be Aware of the Dialects

question 22

Multiple Choice

It is important for teachers to be aware of the dialects used in their students' communities so they can

• A) teach the students to avoid use of dialect.
• B) refer students who use dialect to speech-language pathologists.
• C) help parents understand the value of Standard English.
• D) distinguish between a difference and a disability.

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