What Did You Say?
This southern phrase means means "I’m getting ready to leave."
What is "I’m fixin’ to go"?
With this concept, you might talk differently to your teacher than to your best friend.
What is code-switching?
These stories, passed down for generations, help people understand the world
What is Native Americans storytelling to teach lessons about animals and nature?
In some dialects, these are part of the rules and make perfect sense!
What are Double negatives, like "I don’t want nothing"?
People might use more formal language to make a good impression in this situation?
What is a job interview?
In African American English, "real" can mean "really" or "very," like in the phrase "I’m real tired."
how can words have special meanings in different communities?
True or False: People code-switch to fit in or show respect.
True! Code-switching helps people adapt to different situations.
You might see dragons in festivals, parades, and traditional art in this culture
What is Chinese Culture?
Language is flexible, and people use different words based on where they’re from.
What is "y’all" and "you all" are correct ways to talk to a group of people?
Knowing what kind of language fits the situation
Why might your friend might use slang with you but not with a teacher to show respect?
This phrase meaning "hello" also means love and kindness—it’s more than just a greeting!
What is "aloha"?
This is a superpower! It shows they can communicate in different ways.
If someone talks one way at home and another way at school, they’re code-switching.
They teach important lessons about life and community.
What are Proverbs, like "It takes a village to raise a child," wise sayings from African cultures.
a fun way to make your writing sound more exciting
What is The exclamation mark ?
This means you can adapt and understand different situations
What is a good communicator?
This happens a lot in families or communities where people speak more than one language.
What is code-mixing?
Reasons for code-switching
What is to be understood or show respect?
This holiday is when families make altars, cook favorite foods, and share stories to honor loved ones.
What is Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead?
This form of English has its own rules, just like any other language
What is AAE (African American English)?
This skill can help people connect with others in different groups.
What is a character changing how they talk to fit in/ being flexible?
In Jamaica, this is a cool way to start a conversation and connect with others.
"Wah gwaan" / "What’s up?"
using formal language to be polite and respectful
When talking to a teacher, someone might say, "Hello, how are you today?" instead of "Yo, what’s up?"
These stories are still told today as part of Greek mythology.
What are ancient Greece, myths like "How the Seasons Change" that explained nature and life?
These are mashups of two words to make a new one
What are portmanteaus?
Yes! Everyone’s way of speaking is special and deserves respect
When someone makes fun of an accent, can you stand up for them and explain that all accents are valid?