Reading Journal Elbow
| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Inviting the Mother Tongue: Beyond “Mistakes,” “Bad English,” and “Wrong Language”
Peter Elbow |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | The article was a breakdown of Peter Elbows internal conflict over dialect. He broke down how he struggled to find a balance between proper english and personal dialects. It was really cool to hear all of those dialects broken down from an educational view. I never thought about how prejudice against certain dialects could make people feel how I often do when I travel. My light southern accent has led to judgment in places I’ve been. I hope over the year I’ll be able to embrace writing styles that can help me and embrace my personal dialect. No matter what its key to be open minded. I think this article will open my eyes to some different ways of writing. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | SWE-Standard Written Language
AAVE- African American Vernacular English |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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I have often found in my travels that people often look down upon southern accents. I really related to the article in that way. I think I have really tried to write completely different than how I truly speak throughout my high school carer. |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | What is a good way to incorporate personal direct in proper forms of writing? |