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Flossie Ebonics: Subtle Sociolinguistic Messages in "Flossie and the Fox."

Considers the recent Ebonics debate, and examines Patricia McKissack's use of dialects in her book "Flossie and the Fox." Points out its subtle yet meaningful lessons about the intersection of language and culture, and suggests a pedagogy that honors students' home language while accepting responsibility for offering them ways to switch language codes. (SR)

• Author/Creator: Milner, Joseph O., Stewart, Loraine Moses
• Date Published: Sum
• Journal/Secondary Title: New Advocate
• Number: 3
• Volume: 10
• Year: 1997

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NCCRESt: People: Students
• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Multicultural Educational Practices
• Subject: Childrens Literature
• Subject: Cultural Pluralism
• Subject: Literature Appreciation
• Subject: Multicultural Education
• Subject: Nonstandard Dialects

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