Jaylen speaks an African American English dialect. In the history lesson today, he answers a question by stating, "They didn't have no GPS on their ships." What is the best way for his teacher to deal with Jaylen's answer?
a. The teacher should correct Jaylen's grammar and ask him to repeat the rule about double negatives.
b. The teacher should instruct Jaylen to speak formal English at all times in the classroom and at school.
c. The teacher should recognize that double negatives are part of the grammatical structure of Jaylen's dialect.
d. The teacher should provide special instruction for Jaylen and help him recognize the negative stereotype associated with his dialect.
c
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