Codeswitching Lesson

What is the definition of codeswitching?

• solving a code or riddle in order to find new information

• switching between the ways we speak and act in order to fit in.

• not saying what you actually think

• when something you say or do makes someone feel less than equal

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Why does Jordan describe himself as a chameleon on the bus?

• He has to change how he looks/acts in order to fit in

• He feels small compared to all the other people on the bus.

• He likes to wear bright colors on the bus to help stand out.

• Chameleons are his favorite animal.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the difference between "Washington Heights" Jordan and "Kingsbridge" Jordan?

• Washington Heights Jordan likes math

• Washington Heights Jordan is mean to the bus driver

• Kingsbridge Jordan doesn't have to look "tough" anymore

• Kingsbridge Jordan has friends from school on the bus

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Based on the sketch, how do people feel about Jordan in Riverdale?

• Indifferent (don't care)

• Cautious

• Friendly

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Why does Jordan say he "loves quadratic equations" when he's on the bus in Riverdale?

• Because he doesn't want to seem threatening to the other passengers.

• Because his math teacher is on the bus with him

• Because he's hoping someone can help him with his math homework

• Because he forgot to do his math homework

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Why is Jordan exhausted by the time he arrives at school?

• Because school starts way too early

• Because he spends the entire bus ride drawing and doing his homework

• Because the bus ride was really long

• Because he had to work hard to blend in with many groups of people

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is a place or a situation in your life when YOU codeswitch? How do you codeswitch in that situation?

What is the definition of codeswitching?

• solving a code or riddle in order to find new information

• switching between the ways we speak and act in order to fit in.

• not saying what you actually think

• when something you say or do makes someone feel less than equal

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following situations could be an example of codeswitching?

• Being disrespectful to your parents

• Wearing formal clothes to a wedding and sweatpants to the grocery store

• Joining the basketball team

• Saying "I'm sorry" to your teacher after you make a mistake

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Why do people codeswitch?

• Because it's fun to change how you act and to try out different personalities

• Because you need to in order to fit in and survive in different groups of people

• Because it's popular by a lot of other people

• Because it makes you better at language and public speaking