CodeMeshing and Writing Instruction in Multilingual Classrooms

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Alice Y. Lee & Lara J. Handsfield
Journal
The Reading Teacher
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Resource Type
Journal
Acquisition Number
BE026772
Published Date
05-15-2018 3:53 PM
Published Year
2018
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Abstract
Classrooms act as linguistic sieves when they continue to accept only dominant forms of English as the correct and appropriate language choice for all students. Students who speak other languages, such as African American Language or Spanish, are often encouraged to use those languages on the playground or at home but not in official spaces. This article interrogates such language practices by considering codemeshing as an instructional approach that invites multiple languages within the classroom. The authors highlight the choices of teachers who encourage codemeshing in their writing practices and offer pedagogical suggestions that can help teachers broaden their incorporation of all students' languages.
Topics
Language Proficiency
Instructional Effectiveness
Classroom Resources
Bilingualism
Bilingual Students
Bilingual Education
Academic Language