Ebonics: An English Language Pattern.

Scales, Alice M.; Brown, Bernice G.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Ebonics: An English Language Pattern.

Scales, Alice M.; Brown, Bernice G.

Negro Educational Review, v32 n3-4 p252-57 Jul-Oct 1981

Considers "Ebonics" the most encompassing of the different terms used to describe various English language patterns used by Blacks. Recommends measures to improve teacher attitudes and knowledge in dealing with students who use nonstandard language patterns. (Author/MJL)

Descriptors: Black Dialects, Blacks, English, Instructional Improvement, Language Attitudes, Nonstandard Dialects, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - General

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Language: English

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