As you take a seat to observe Ms. Variation's class, a room full of over 35 tenth grade students in a basic writing course, you are overwhelmed at the segregation in the room. Most ELL students sit on one side of the room, while most AAVE students sit on the other.

After observing this class, you have time to reflect on what you observed. Discuss with your peers the following:

1. If you were Ms. Variation, how would you address these differences in language and culture that you observed today?

2. How would you draw on students' expertise in language they typically use in their community or in talking with peers in planning units and lessons?

3. How might creating lesson plans considerate of students' language varieties bridge cultural gaps between the two groups of student in Ms. Variation's class?

Now, head to "Grammar Planner," as you have been asked by your methods teacher to create an approach to teaching grammar within the context of Ms. Variation's Classroom.