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Weather and Dialect

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What's the difference between an accent and a dialect? Examine the difference between the two with your scholars. In groups, they compile a dialect dictionary. They interview adults to gather information about accents and ethnic words. Then they explore poetry and discuss what dialects best fit a particular poem.

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compare and contrast, literature

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dialect, compare and contrast, literature, language, english language arts
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5th - 7th
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English Language Arts
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Common Core

L.5.3.a L.5.3.b

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