This reminds me of parents who always answer the "why" given to them by their children. They can say anything and their child would ask why and they'd always give them an answer. It shows that they're not only patient, but also willing to give answers.

I felt that many of my classes throughout high school were structured in a way that knowledge was crammed into my head for a test with no connections made that would've allowed for me to remember it all.

A good question or idea will lead you on a wild goose chase but in the end even though there may be no real answer, you've learned so much that you may even want to continue on afterwards.

I didn't know I was doing this all along. Some readings take awhile for me to understand and I've been doing this.

Mind maps are actually a really cool way to put down information. Personally, I don't use them that often since I don't like the format when making them myself, but they are useful.

I've never done this before on essays, though I have used multiple question marks on math exams.

This is why when I'm given examples that go along with reading, I'm able to get a better understanding on the situation.

Reading is just a part of life. You read everyday no matter how much or little. You're always learning more to extend your vocabulary and writing. As a reader, I would say my reading process changes depending on if I'm reading for enjoyment or school.

I do this a lot when reading and it's usually when I'm short on time. I do like to read everything fully. This method is good though when I'm first taking a look at the text.

I do love to work on my own, but at times working with others can be helpful. No one really works alone, everyone may be doing different tasks but they all lead to one thing sooner or later.

There are multiple ways to get things done. Though some may take longer than others, different things make sense to different people. This makes me think about how we have to take math for so many years. It's not for us to know the circumference of the sun or odd things like that, it's for us to be able to think in ways that allows for multiple routes to a common end.

Applying this to the title and all other aspects, this is a perfect way to describe when someone says "not all ___"

Personally with school, I used to have this mindset of how I could've done better in situations when there really wasn't much else I could've done. Now I'm able to appreciate that I'm able to get assignments done in the first place.

Most people would rather critique work than give positive feedback. This can be seen with some teachers and most commonly with students who peer edit.

Thinking of the BLM movement, it has always been a big deal for Black people in America, but what's different this time around is not only the number of cases brought to light but also the worldwide solidarity for the movement and it's message.

This is the same ideology as being a bystander. Staying quiet and letting something happen can be as bad as being the person causing harm.

It's odd to think about how many of these people aren't that old and this history is always made older than what it actually is.

1. Prescriptive English is teaching one way only while descriptive English is teaching multiple ways. This can be included in reading and writing.
2. Code meshing is the combination of many different ways of speech and dialect while code switching is the change/switch between different ways of speaking or writing.
3. An example that Young gives is from an excerpt of an interview including Jamal Cooks (pg. 114). The example we came up with was when speaking to family or friends we tend to use language in a more casual way since we're more familiar, as opposed to when speaking with a teacher the language is more formal.
4. Race and racism is connected in reading and writing English because POC are penalized for not cooperating with society's view of perfect English.

Why is it that BIPOC have words/phrases or even actions that when they use them it's seen in the negative, but when white people do it it's now trendy and popular?

I like this idea of code meshing. Code switching when I do it feels like I'm showing a fake version of myself. It's not like I want to tell someone everything about me when first meeting or interacting with them, but I do want that interaction to be genuine.

I feel like this happens even now and in high school. When writing, I would always look up synonyms of words to find ones that sound more "professional".

Isn't it weird how for people who grew up with English as their first language, that when it comes to grammar, usually you can tell if something sounds correct or not? If you were to be asked why, you can't really give a reason? Why is it that when we learn English, we don't learn the rules and names of those rules until later in education compared to our same age counterparts in other countries who learned it earlier on?

When reading to quick I filled this in and read it at "he be lyin". I've noticed with AAVE or Ebonics (basically Black English) is that there are still rules but most of them are unspoken and really only learned within the community. For example "he be lyin" could be looked at as "though I'm not calling him a liar, he does lie on occasion" but if you weren't Black, you would've though that my English was bad or I didn't know how to articulate myself.

Who has power changes depending on where you are, the people you're with, and the situation you're in. From this context through and in most cases, the people with power tend to be American white men (who also happen to be cisgender and straight).

Using "standard English" can be helpful but when using it as a way to put others down for not knowing it...yeah not so good.

From colonization to now, we're still feeling the repercussions of it. European standards have been implemented into everything that we've done and do.

One of the two words I wrote down. There are many versions of the same language depending on the people and where they are. Language is always changing.

When looking up the definition of articulate, it says "having or showing the ability to speak fluently or coherently". When hearing this in the context of how it was used though it reminds me the saying "you sound/talk white".

While this is ideal, some people just can't handle that amount of workload. Pushing someone to do something in moderation is good but if they know their limits, it's best not to. Also, why is that you have to graduate in four years, why is that the goal?

This is really cool because you're able to connect with many people who are also transitioning to college like you are and you all have a space to talk to one another.

Living on campus automatically gives you a connection to campus. I think it's harder to connect because many students as of now aren't even in the city with remote learning.

One thing good from my high school was that we were not only able to pick our own classes but also create our own schedules. This set me up well for college so I knew what to look for and was able to get all my courses fairly quickly.

In all honesty, I've never heard this when people talked about college. It was always how "good" or "bad" a college was.

I want to say that this can be due to them being lower income and middle class. College gets more expensive every year and not everyone is willing to take out loans so students have to work. Juggling school, work, and a social life are hard and usually one just falls behind the rest.

This video was really helpful. I think that since it was a video and gave the information in a different way that I understood it better.

Summarizing is my go to when incorporating an author into my writing. This may be why adding direct quotes is harder for me.

Out of all the questions shown, I believe this is what I ask myself when writing paragraphs. It may be simple, but it does give me a starting guide.

pg. 266 discussion #1. Most children learn to read a young age or they at the least learn the alphabet. They then go on to making simple sentences and building on that. Malcolm on the other hand used the dictionary which in my opinion could be quite overwhelming.

p.263 on his readings of history. Many history books used in schools try to paint a pretty picture when in reality a lot of land was taken and conquered.

p. 259 is where he learned from a dictionary. Reading though a dictionary gives a lot of information, even more than what you'd be looking for

p.265 "the American black man is the world's most shameful case of minority oppression" I would have to disagree with this to an extent. While yes Black men do have it hard and I won't make like they don't, I feel as though Black women have the worst end of the stick in a few cases. It's a lot to go into right now.

p.260 "how history had been whitened". Most of the history of Black people that I've learned about has been on my own time. School never taught me much else except for slavery. The only place in school was my Ethnic Studies class and that was the first class taught in a few years plus it was seen as an elective class.

p. 259 when he's explaining how knowing new words allowed him to be able to understand what he read. Having a large vocabulary opens doors to understanding. When I was younger, I used to write down the words I didn't understand and look them up later. That along with my many hours spent reading helped me greatly.

I never thought of her book being for her mother. Though this does make a lot more sense now when looking back at the book. I should read it again.

For a new language, I can relate that it's much easier to understand reading and writing than speaking. Words on a paper don't change but having a conversation is much harder due to trying to find the right words in a grammatically correct way to answer.

There are many people who speak English as a first language and have an accent due to where they're from. Why isn't the same thought of an accent applied to others who didn't have English as a first language?

I've noticed this when learning Italian that lots of words were masculine even if there was a woman involved. Also with English, it reminds me of how married women usually take their husband's last name. Why?

This can hurt a child if this is all they're hearing growing up. For this to only be directed at young girls too makes it worse. Reasons like this contributes to why many girls and women don't speak up when bad situations happen.

Why did American schools (and even now, people) tell others that since they live in America they have to speak English? First off, America is a continent with 2 parts...

I feel as though the times have shifted a little. There are many people who speak Spanish and now it's seen as a useful tool to not only be able to speak it, but to be bilingual (only with English as the other language).

This reminds me of what people now call aave, but also know as ebonics. When you can't assimilate fully, then you find a way for your community to thrive in their own way.

It's ironic how parts of America was taken from Mexico, so if using that logic, then the land that they're on belongs to Mexico. Also, American isn't a language.

It's honestly disgusting how people can be treated for not speaking English in a country that is considered a place of such high standards and a welcoming home for everyone.

When learning another language, you're going to come across problems. I din't believe there should be a "quality" when referring to someone's use of a language. Just them being able to think and comprehend it shows that they're very intelligent.

When reading this in high school, I enjoyed it but if think if I were to go back now and read it on my own, I'd like it more without the thought of having to write an essay looming over my head.

Even when students started to take notes on a computer, I've always taken mine on paper. It's helped me retain information a lot better because I actually have to write. Also I can't type that fast.

I learned about him in my ap psychology class. His way at looking at intelligence was that everyone was intelligent in some aspect but everyone excelled in at least one of the categories.

Personally, I love reading but I have many friends who don't. I believe this is because from a young age, kids are taught that you have to read whatever is given to you and have no choice in the matter. When I was in elementary school, after our reading test, everyone was able to go to the library and select books that fit their level. This gave kids a choice to pick what they wanted to read. In middle to high school, we were given books and told to write essays on them. I don't know about you, but I surely didn't want to write an essay on something I knew I wouldn't enjoy to begin with.

I would describe the teaching styles as good with a few exceptions. Most of my teachers were engaging and a few I had I would rate them as excellent. The reason I gave this a 3 is because all teachers had a set way of teaching and most didn't try to adapt to student needs.

This is why asking questions is important. When we're confused/don't understand something, it's best to ask questions for clarification and to learn why something is the way that it is.

Learning is when we gain knowledge. We usually do this best through experience

This is a valid question because Hughes asks if his page will be white like the other white writers in his class for example his instructor, or it will be colored because he's the only black student in his class?

The instructor told Hughes whatever he writes will be true. The truth can be different for everyone because everyone sees the world differently like how Hughes brings up how he's 22.

As a student, being able to talk with a teacher about my assignments or unfairness gives me the idea that I'm able to speak up which is greatly appreciated. It tells me that my teacher sees me as a person and not just a student who follows along to any and everything.

Not everyone's first language is English and even people whose first language is English may struggle with it due to prior learning experiences. To have a grading contract that isn't "set in stone" and allowing everyone to have a fair chance a good grade if the work is shown says that as a teacher, you're dedicated and willing to adapt based on your students.

Asking questions allows us as students to not only get a better understanding on topics but to also be able to check for clarification on unclear subjects. It's nice to see this here because it shows you're open to questions that can help not just a singular student but multiple at once who may have had the same/similar question.