Jaylen Speaks an African American English Dialect

question 3

Multiple Choice

Jaylen speaks an African American English dialect.In the history lesson today,he answers a question by stating,"They didn't have no GPS on their ships." What is the best way for his teacher to deal with Jaylen's answer?

• A)The teacher should correct Jaylen's grammar and ask him to repeat the rule about double negatives.
• B)The teacher should instruct Jaylen to speak formal English at all times in the classroom and at school.
• C)The teacher should recognize that double negatives are part of the grammatical structure of Jaylen's dialect.
• D)The teacher should provide special instruction for Jaylen and help him recognize the negative stereotype associated with his dialect.

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