Assignment task:
Based on my discussion of important terminology related to Metz's article in the podcast, what would you consider yourself literate in other than writing/speaking Standard English? Why?
Q1. Describe a moment when you experienced or recognized linguistic injustice. How would you explain what happened?
Q2. Choose a section from Sitler's chapter. Write the title of the section you are choosing first. Then summarize the section and discuss your thoughts on it.
Q3. Choose a section from Metz's article. Write the title of the section you are choosing first. Then summarize the section and discuss your thoughts on it.
Review the articles below.
- Addressing English teachers'concerns about decentering Standard English By Mike Metz
- Becoming a Person Who Writes By Helen Collins Sitler