Lesson Title: Regional Dialects, Part 1

Lesson No./Date: 1.1/September 5, 2013

Lesson Objectives & Specific Learning Outcomes: SWBAT: [Students will be able to:] Cognitive (know/understand): 1. It is impossible to speak English without speaking in dialect 1.1. The definition of dialect 2. Stereotypes and prejudices are associated with certain dialects 2.1. Specific stereotypes and prejudices that exist and what can be done to foster more positive attitudes Affective (feel/value): 3. The differences in dialect among their peers Performance (do): 4. Apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and inflections to extend vocabulary development 5. Accept differences in dialect among their peers to foster a constructive environment SOLs: 8.4 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, inflections, analogies, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development. b) Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning of words and phrases.

Materials Needed: Projector Procedures/Instructional Strategies Beginning Room Arrangement: (rough visual) [Changes in this arrangement that become necessary later will be noted in the plan] FRONT

Lee 2 1. [2 mins.] Bridge: Introduction Hello, class. As you walk in, please turn in your homework to the appropriate file, and then write down your homework for next class. We will discuss what the homework assignments are later in class. After youve completed these things, please look at the front board for your Do Now Activity (which will say Pick up the Do Now Handout on the counter). 2. [11 mins.] Step 1: Do Now Activity & Mini-discussion Now that youve settled down, were going to look at the projector. A series of images are going to appear, and I want you to write down the name of the object. This isnt a trick test Im just curious to see how you refer to these objects. Name the first thing that comes to your mind, and well go over the sheet afterwards. Are there any questions? [Go through the PowerPoint slideshow with images] Now that weve gone through all the images, were going to go over the answers that you gave. Is there a volunteer for object number one? [Continue to discuss all objects in this fashion; possible answers for objects are listed at the end of this section] Alright, so weve had an interesting collection of answers. Some of your answers were pretty similar, but there were others that we hadnt even heard of. Dont you think its interesting that we all speak the same language, but there are multiple words for different objects? Do you know of a word for that? [Student responses] If students struggle, some possible prompting questions: Have you ever read a book like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn where the characters were speaking in English, but they were speaking in a different kind of English? Did your teacher ever tell you if there was a term for that? or Have you ever talked to a person with a British accent, and he or she referred to the toilet or bathroom as the loo? How do you think dialects have come about? [Student responses] Why yes, this could be the result of where youre from. Lets look at these maps to see some more words and phrases that different regions of the country are more familiar with, but before we do, are there other words or phrases that youve heard, but dont use? [Student responses] Alright, lets take a look at these maps to see how some of these words and phrases are used in the nation. 1. Lollipop or sucker 2. Soda or pop 3. Sub, grinder, or hoagie 4. Tennis shoes or sneakers

Lee 3 5. Hair thing or hair tie 6. Dinner or supper 7. TPing or rolling 8. Bubbler or water fountain 9. Take out or carry out 10. Lightning bug or fire fly 11. Crust, end, or heel

3. [14 mins.] Step 2: Regional Dialects Discussion handout & Discussion Now that weve discussed a little bit about regional dialects, Im going to pass out another discussion sheet. This is going to be a think-pair-share activity, so Im going to give you five minutes to fill out this sheet on your own. When five minutes is up, youre going to turn to the person next to you and discuss your answers. You will have another five minutes to do this, so if you dont finish answering the questions, you may use this opportunity to finish the questions together. Afterwards, we will reconvene as a class and discuss all together. 1. What is the definition of dialect? A particular form of a language that is particular to a specific region or group 2. How many different American dialects can you name? Cultural: African-American vernacular English, Chicano English, NY Latino English, Pennsylvania Dutch English, Yeshivish, Yinglish Regional: New England English (Boston accent, Vermont English, NE PA English) Mid-Atlantic: Baltimore, Philly, Pittsburg, NY, NJ Southern: Appalachian, Tidewater, Piedmont, Texan Western: California, Pacific NW Hawaiian Pidgin 3. Where do you think these dialects come from? Answers will vary (Regions, home, culture, etc.) 4. Do people judge one another based on language habits? Answers will vary 5. Do you have a dialect? Answers will vary 6. Do you change your speech patterns sometimes? Answers will vary 7. When is it appropriate for you to use dialect? Answers will vary (Conducting an interview vs. talking to a friend at home) 8. Is one dialect better than another? Answers will vary 4. [3 mins] Closure: Conclusion & Transition Alright, lets do a quick review of what weve learned today. Weve discussed what dialect is and how it can affect our perception of others. Weve also learned that dialects can stem from regions, cultures, and societies. Next time, were going to do a quick skit activity that will ask you to apply what youve learned about dialects into practice.

Methods of Assessment: (for evaluating the specific objectives listed above)

Lee 4 Summative Do Now handout Regional dialects discussion handout Class discussion Formative Skit presentation (in Part 2 of lesson) Materials Appendix: (Included are all supplementary texts, Ppts, overheads, graphic organizers, handouts, etc.) Do Now handout Regional Dialects Discussion handout Do Now PowerPoint Maps PowerPoint (part of Do Now PowerPoint)

Lee 5 Do Now Handout Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Block ___________________________________ On the board, you will see a series of pictures. Please write the name of the object on the board next to the appropriate number.

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Lee 6 Regional Dialects Discussion Questions Handout Name ___________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Block ___________________________________ 1. What is the definition of dialect? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2. How many different American dialects can you name? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. Where do you think these dialects come from? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Do people judge one another based on language habits? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Do you have a dialect? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 6. Do you change your speech patterns at times? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 7. When is it appropriate for you to use dialect? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 8. Is one dialect better than another? Why or why not? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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Lee 7 Do Now PowerPoint

Lee 8 Maps PowerPoint