Tuesday, October 21, 2008

conclusion

"I learned that teachers at Decatur high school are not prejudiced to students that talk in slang. But some teachers do not allow there kids using slang in there class in class. Some teachers say they are okay with there students using slang as long as they do not use profanity.My survey lead me to this conclusion. "

Thursday, October 16, 2008

primary research

"My survey will go to four teachers. I will give out four questionnaires. My questions are. Do you consider yourself prejudiced against students that talk in slang? In class do most of your students use formal English or slang? Which students get the best grades those that use formal English or slang? Do you correct your student's language when they use the slang in conversation? Have you ever used slang before? When?

Thursday, October 9, 2008

secondary research

"Hip Hop artists, JT the Bigga Figga, relates the language of hip hop culture to Black Language." "He roots the creation of this unique form in what Sociolinguist Geneva Smitherman called "an Africanized form of English reflecting Black America's linguistic-cultural African heritage. 

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

my title reseach plan

I will delvelop a survay for 9th garde students and teachersabnout there opinion on slang. I will talk to the students and teachers and see if they use slang. I hope to find one article about this type of language reseach.

My Research Question

Why are some teachers prejudiced to kids that talk in slang? Are teachers prejudiced against students that talk in slang? How many teachers want formal English in there class in class room? Do they allow prejudiced teachers in school? Do teacher treat kids any different when they talk in slang?

My Research Goal

I want to know more about teachers being prejudiced to students that talk in slang. I have encountered this before.

Monday, October 6, 2008

My Langeuage Belief

"The way you talk can effect how you turn out in life. The way you talk in different places can make you successful in life."