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a0266361136 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Which of the following teachers uses language that perpetuates gender bias?

a. Mr. Kotts invites two firefighters to discuss fire danger.
b. Ms. Arensen opens the floor for nominations for a committee chair.
c. Mr. Goodeau talks to his students about the role of mail carriers.
d. Mrs. Woodson asks her students if any of them know a policeman.

Question 2

Josh speaks English, but also learned Choctaw from his grandmother. She grew up on a reservation, but now she lives with Josh and his parents. His parents do not speak Choctaw, though Josh's dad learned Choctaw as a child.Josh's parents believe it's important for Josh to assimilate into mainstream culture and leave the heritage language and culture behind.

Why should Josh be encouraged to maintain the heritage language he's learning from his grandmother?Present a persuasive case thatsomeone might deliver to Josh's parents to convince them that Josh should maintain hisChoctaw heritage language.

What will be an ideal response?

samiel-sayed · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

Suggested Response:
1 . Being bilingual is beneficial. Josh's ability to speak two languages increases his cognitive abilities in areas such as creativity, concept formation, theory of mind, and cognitive flexibility. It gives him advanced metalinguistic understanding of the structure of languages. It also makes him a valuable asset in the preservation of history and the heritage language. He is a valuable link between his grandmother