Saturday, October 4, 2008

Language Beliefs That Guide My Work

I believe that the term Standard American English is prejudiced!
–T'Keyah

You own your language.
–Ms. Beveridge

All native speakers of a language have more grammar in their heads than any grammar book will ever contain. Part of our goal as teachers is to help students discover that knowledge.
–National Council of Teachers of English

What's in a word? Your history's in a word.
–Ms. Lewis

The pen is the tongue of the mind.
–Cervantes

How I talk is who I am.
–Ms. Williams

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