The Black Child, His Dialect, and His Reading.

O'Bruba, William S.

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ERIC Number: EJ331202

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Black Child, His Dialect, and His Reading.

O'Bruba, William S.

Reading Horizons, v26 n3 p185-88 Apr 1986

Concludes that providing black children with the inspiration, correct environment, and materials can allow them to express themselves in the ways they know best. Offers suggestions for teachers working with dialect speakers and a list of reading materials. (FL)

Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Black Dialects, Black Youth, Child Language, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Language Usage, Primary Education, Reading Attitudes, Reading Instruction, Student Motivation, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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