Reflection

When I first began my reasearch I thought that english teachers prefered standard english grammar but then I learned that all they dont mind if we use slang. They want to know what we're saying so they can understand our questions.

Secondary Research

I used www.aawc.com/ebonicsarticle.html to learn that most students who use ebonics tend to get bad grades. Teachers have learned to accept ebonics and now can understand it in a sentance.  

Primary Reasearch

Question 1: Do you prefer Standard English Grammar over slang? Why?

Question 2: Do you mind if your students speak slang in class?

Question 3: Do you correct students who use slang while they're talking to you?

Question 4: Which students receive better grades as a whole, the students who use Standard English Grammar or the students who use slang?

Question 5:  Why do you think even though we all have had roughly the same education some students use slang over Standard English?

Reasearch Plan

I will ask Mrs. Bergman and other 9th grade English teachers my questions. I will see if their are any articles on prejudice English teachers. I hope to find a Primary and Secondary source so I have more ideas to pull from.

Reasearch Questions

Are 9th grade English teachers prejudice towards students who use slang? Do tachers give students who use slang less slack when they act out than students who use Standard English.

Reasearch Goals

I want to know if students who use Standard English Grammar get more attention or even better grades. I think that students who use slang get less slack from the teacher when they act out in class.

Language Beliefs

I believe who you're with most often affects the way you sound. When you're around a certain group of people a lot you start to sound more and more alike. I think this because most people like be with people they sound like. This is like when Ms. Lewis spoke in different languages when she was in different places.