Introduction- African Americans should not be surprised at the complete amazement on people's faces as they ask the question many Blacks hate to hear. What is Ebonics? Do you speak Ebonics? Is it a foreign language? Most African Americans" reaction to this question can be irritated because they think they will be judged unfairly about a clear, accurate answer. Ebonics is not a language, it is a Black dialect.
A. Arguments.
1. What is Ebonics.
2. Origin of Ebonics.
3. History of Ebonics.
4. People's thoughts about Ebonics.
5. How does it effect black students.
II. Body.
A. What is Ebonics.
1. Definition of Ebonics.
B. Origin of Ebonics.
1. Where the name originated from.
a. Ebony-black, Phonics-speech/dialect.
C. History of Ebonics.
1. Who found Ebonics.
2. Why it was named the way it was.
D. People's thoughts on Ebonics.
1. Maya Angelou.
2. Rev. Jesse Jackson.
3. Mfume, President of the NAACP.
E. How does it effect black students.
1. Treatment by teachers and other students.
2. Help that is provided for black students.
3. Causes of speaking Ebonics.
III. Conclusion.
A. African Americans need to leave Ebonics at home. Like it or not, this is America. The official language is English. There are grammatical rules to follow. Speaking Ebonics will not keep African Americans in the mainstream culture. Ebonics will 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).
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African Americans should not be surprised at the complete amazement on people's faces as they ask the question many Blacks hate to hear. What is Ebonics? Do you speak Ebonics? Is it a foreign language? Most African Americans" reaction to this question can be irritated because they think they will be judged unfairly about a clear, accurate answer. Ebonics is not a language, it is a Black dialect.
