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 What does AAE stand for?

 What is African American English

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True or False: AAE is a rule-based dialect

What is true

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Why is it important for teachers to understand AAE

  • Helps teachers understand students who speak African American English (AAE)

  • Prevents unfair judgment of students’ language skills

  • Supports better communication in the classroom

  • Helps students learn Standard English without losing their home language

  • Builds respect for students’ culture and identity

  • Improves overall teaching effectiveness

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What social pressure might students face when using Standard English?

  • Pressure from peers for “talking different” or “acting different”

  • Fear of being seen as not authentic to their culture

  • Feeling like they have to choose between identities

  • Possible teasing or judgment from friends or family

  • Stress from constantly switching between African American English (AAE) and Standard English

  • Worry about fitting in socially while trying to succeed academically

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