Communication Gap

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    Cindy-S31934
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    I am volunteering in the fourth grade to help the kids write stories. We've had a great time. Lots of stories, lots of laughs, lots of candy, lots of bookmarks. But I frequently have trouble understanding some of my young black students - particularly the boys. I ask them to slow down, talk louder or whatever, and I still can't make out all the words.At least one youngster has started speaking clearer to me. I've taught many older black males (college age in a historically black university) and know they can switch their dialect at will. How can I help these youngsters reach that point? By the way, this is an integrated class with a mixture of blacks, whites, Asians and Latinos. I'd like some advice on dealing with this situation. Thank you.
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