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Title:
The Code Switch
Author:
Ramona T. Nickens &
Yvetta Doll Franklin
Illustrations:
Tammy Artis
Publisher: Ramona
T. Nickens
ISBN: 9781468089479
Review:
Definition: Code Switching
The ability to alternate
between one or more languages or dialects. Also applies to formal and informal
language.
Lavender and Keisha are
best friends. They hang out a lot and help support each other with big school
projects, like selling cookie dough to raise money for their school. They also participated
in running for student council president. The girls are somewhat competitive
but both are very smart. The differences between the girls is Lavender is a bit
chubby but very articulate in her language skills. On the other hand, Keisha is
petite and likes to use slang language to convey her message. Even still both
girls show leaderships skills and are admired by their peers.
The conundrum happens when
both girls are nominated for valedictorian. Will the girls continue to be
supportive of each other or will their competitive claws shine through and
their friendship be ripped to shreds?
Readers can use this
situation as an example of the importance of language skills and communication.
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