A Critical Spproach to Standard English

by Anne Lobeck
In Language in the Schools

Traditional, prescriptive grammar is still taught in schools although it doesn't accurately describe the rules for Standard English. "Public attitudes support traditional approaches."

Lobeck goes on to explain how teaching about dialects and registers can help students more than teaching "traditional" grammar.

Language awareness

This book has a very different idea of language awareness. COmposition studies and linguists use the term very differently.

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Teachin’ Good: Using Informal Language as a Bridge to Standard English in the Classroom

by Marlow

Teachers shouldn't correct nonstandard english in the classroom because it doesn't help students codeswitch. Includes background info on dialects in the classroom and practical advice for teachers