The document discusses language development and dialects. It describes how language and culture are intertwined and how dialects vary regionally and socially in the United States. Challenges in assessing English language learners are outlined, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive evaluations. Instructional approaches for students with limited English proficiency, language differences, or learning disabilities are also reviewed.

1. By Marie Michelle Glemaud Luis Montero Pam Davis Professor: Dr. M. Fahringer 07/15/06 EEX 502 Speech And Language Self-Exploration In Language Development Language And Culture

6. Regional Dialects in the United States There are five original coastal centers from which most American dialects developed: Boston, Philadelphia, Tidewater Virginia, Charleston and New Orleans. By the end of the nineteenth century there were almost no foreign born residents in the South, but the Northern dialects were further enriched by other cultures which shaped their dialects.

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32. Activity continue 12. Hold hand up. Use index finger. Move finger back and forth repeatedly. 13. Extend arm out. Open hand with all fingers spread out and fingers pointed up with the back of your hand facing you. signal 14. Smile 15. hand jive: Giving five 16. Frown 17. One thumb up 18. Shoulder Shrug 19. Handshake 20. Lick tongue around and around on bottom and top lips.

33. Body Language