In this article “Not White, Just Right” written by Rachel Jones she puts emphasis on how important it is to become proficient in Standard English. There are many benefits to knowing Standard English such as success, being looked at as equal, and also expansion in career opportunities. In my opinion, I agree with Rachel Jones. Knowing Standard English is of very importance in our country. She expressed this very well. Speaking proper English can open many doors. Being an African American makes it difficult for us already. We have enough to prove just being black alone. Our way of speaking or I should say our ‘slang’ have others despise us. When black people state ‘talking white’ referring to proper English, this downgrades the race. There is
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She stated in the article “My skill with standard English propelled me from a life a poverty and dead ends to a future I could have scarcely imagined.” This is a prime example of how you can overcome anything and beat the odds. You don’t have to be what he world wants you to be. Even though her path was corrupted she overcame it all. She’s trying to express the importance of vocabulary and grammar and how it can make you prosper in life. Personally, coming from a lower society I want to rise above it all. I want to see more than what I have come from. I can relate to Rachael Jones a lot. This is the reason I am in school now, to rise above. I want to be like Rachael Jones. A voice that can reach out to others and let them know it is possible. Especially for African Americans. I see too many of our kind not rising above. Becoming proficient in English can extend opportunities in life. Knowledge is freedom. The more you know the better chance you have in overcoming the lows of life. Knowledge is power. Rachel Jones figured this out and is now trying to show others the way. I agree with her article completely, because this could help us beat the odds. African American students should learn this. It’s not white, it’s just
She stated in the article “My skill with standard English propelled me from a life a poverty and dead ends to a future I could have scarcely imagined.” This is a prime example of how you can overcome anything and beat the odds. You don’t have to be what he world wants you to be. Even though her path was corrupted she overcame it all. She’s trying to express the importance of vocabulary and grammar and how it can make you prosper in life. Personally, coming from a lower society I want to rise above it all. I want to see more than what I have come from. I can relate to Rachael Jones a lot. This is the reason I am in school now, to rise above. I want to be like Rachael Jones. A voice that can reach out to others and let them know it is possible. Especially for African Americans. I see too many of our kind not rising above. Becoming proficient in English can extend opportunities in life. Knowledge is freedom. The more you know the better chance you have in overcoming the lows of life. Knowledge is power. Rachel Jones figured this out and is now trying to show others the way. I agree with her article completely, because this could help us beat the odds. African American students should learn this. It’s not white, it’s just