Hello The Magic Pencil Curriculum Guide was prepared to accompany
the engagingly didactic novel for youth, The Magic Pencil. "TMP" is
the only book discussing African American English and
code-switching from a young person's view point. The Magic Pencil
is both a mirror book as well as a window book. It's purpose is to
uplift and inspire youth toward greater literacy by letting them
see themselves and their peers in literature. This Guide will help
the instructor introduce the book almost immediately once she has
it in her hands It summarizes each chapter with teaching
suggestions and stimulating questions following. OBJECTIVES To
encourage the uninspired, reluctant and discouraged reader to
develop the desire to read for pleasure. To develop the desire to
read for greater knowledge. To increase self-esteem; especially
within African American/black youth. To remove the stigma applied
to African American/black people when they use colloquial language.
To recognize all people engage in this behavior. To understand that
there are special and new words used when one is a part of a
particular group (the language among computer technicians, for
example) which may or may not become known among the general
population. To increase vocabulary by creating a desire to know
exactly what a particular word means and how it relates to what is
occurring. To demonstrate the opportunities available by learning
how to effectively navigate unfamiliar territory not just through
"traditional" education. To honor the "first/home/community"
language of the speaker and to realize s/he is articulate within
that language. To, thereby, foster a willingness in the person to
adopt other ways of speaking while retaining his or her present
mode of speech -- if desired and needed. To become respectful and
tolerant of the differences in others. To focus on the
commonalities between self and others. To foster self-respect,
self-determination and self-reliance. To learn how to
constructively debate over preferences and beliefs. To learn to be
empathetic towards another's problems. To work together for the
greater good. To feel hopeful about the future. You will understand
what the author's intentions are and will be able to mold them into
what is best for your learners."
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