Developed by the Oregon Elementary English Project, this curriculum unit introduces third and fourth graders to variations in language. Students are led from recognizing that we associate certain sounds with specific settings to recognizing that we associate certain dialects with specific regions. Lessons 1 through 7 involve the use of three accompanying tapes on dialects of English and the relationships among sounds, signals, and settings. Lessons 8 through 10 are concerned with specific variations in vocabulary found in different regions. Each lesson is accompanied by a statement of its purpose, suggested materials and procedures, possible extensions, and suggestions for student exercises. In addition to the tapes, a packet of supplementary pictures for use with an overhead projector is provided. (See CS 200 482-488 and CS 200 489-499 for related documents.) (HS)