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In Providence there are many different ethnic groups so therefore there are many different languages that get spoken.  Ive noticed in my classroom that most speak English very well, but also speak Spanish.  The teacher that I have makes it easy for the kids to understand things they are learning by relating it to their home life or cultural background.  The truth that I've found out is that all kids act out sometimes, their ethnicity does not have anything to do with it.  So, by saying that all inner city children act out and are bad is ludicrous. Ive seen many smart and aspiring students in the 6th grade class who ask me questions all the time about what college is like and they know they have to pay attention and do well in school now, so they can get into a good college when they get older. 
When the teacher gives out homework regarding home life or food, I've noticed the sociocultural characteristics that may differ from sub-urban or rural schools. I've corrected some papers and noticed that the teacher is very aware of the cultural foods and knows that to talk about having pasta and meatballs may not relate to some kids, so by talking about rice and chicken may relate to these kids more because of their Spanish background.  This technique makes it easier for the kids to understand the homework and not get caught up in the cultural difference that the teacher may have from the students.