Techniques for Increasing Literacy
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A short 4 page review of literature discussing ways for teachers to increase early childhood literacy. Included in the discussion are such techniques as : read-alouds, teaching Braille and sign language to all students, and more. Adult literacy and relevant techniques are mentioned as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Literart.wps

Grade 1 / Word Recognition Lesson Plan
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5 pages in length. Study includes a research background relating to phonics/direct skills instruction vs. whole language. Offers a lesson plan using the long and short 'o' sounds as an example of integrating the two approaches to reading instruction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Wordrec.rtf

George Orwell & His Views On The Decadence Of The English Language
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A 15 page overview of George Orwell's concerns regarding the degradation of the English language as evidenced by three of his works: Animal Farm, 1984, and the essay Politics & The English Language. Bibliography lists two additional resources.
Filename: Decadenc.wps

American English As A Globalization Tool
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A 15 page research paper that describes how American English has affected globalization. In an argument that American English is accidental, and perhaps an interim communications tool, the writer reviews examples of how other languages contributed to the creation of American English, and explores how American English has increased worldwide to become the second-largest language in the world and the secondary language of most of the world population. Much of this growth has spurred alarm and criticism of the spread of American English. The writer explores two views on the issue in relationship, particularly in regard to the influence of the Internet and the communications industry, generally. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: Amglobal.wps

ESL & Haitian Students In A Multicultural Classroom
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A 10 page paper that discusses teaching English as a second language to Haitian students in a multicultural classroom. Explores the pros and cons of teaching English as a second language, cultural awareness, practicing cultural sensitivity in order to help the students learn, and various techniques for teaching ESL. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Eslfor.wps

Influence of Black English on Standard English
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In 5 pages the author discusses the influence of Black English on standard English and posits that Black English destroys the structure of standard English. Black English is not a standard form of English. It is more of a mispronunciation than a language. Although some rely on Black English, it is not the proper way to speak. Black English is also not Ebonics. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PCblkeng.doc

Issues in Language Acquisition
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This 7 page paper explores the concepts surrounding the acquisition of language including the debate surrounding learning English as a second language. Additionally, perspectives of notable theorists such as Austin and Hymes are included. A discussion on how language impacts social action and communication as well as the necessity to have a dominant language is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Isslang.wps