... content in their native language. In reading the "FCAT Accommodations" article, ELL students are provided several accommodations for testing. The FCAT is usually administered by the ESOL or heritage language teacher, which is monitored closely with the ESOL District Coordinator. The ELLs are given extra time to complete the FCAT, but it has to be completed in one day ... . They are also provided with an English-heritage language or heritage language to English dictionary for use, but not both. They are tested in a separate room with an ESOL teacher, and parents must approve these accommo...

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... deny Blacks the chance to compete for jobs and the chances to be successful in higher education. "Ebonics should not be considered a second language. It is important our African American heritage and the language of Ebonics illustrates terms of endearment, familiarity, and fun" (Pettigrew). African Americans should not be surprised at the complete amazement on people's faces as they ask the ... . The term "genetically based "synonymous with gensis In the clause, African Language systems are genetically based and not a dialect of English, the term genetically based is used according to th...

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