English-based creole languages

Does speaking your family’s language in school leave you at a disadvantage? Richard Rodriguez states “It is not possible for a child-any child- ever to use his family’s language in school. Not to understand this is to misunderstand the public uses of schooling and to trivialize the nature of intimate life- a family’s language.” This statement is one controversial issue that has been in many recent discussions; the implementation of a student’s private language in a public school setting. On the…

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes into his head. If you talk to a man in his own language, that goes into his heart.” (Mandela). I can relate to this quote because Arabic is my first language, not English, so when someone speaks to me in English the translation has to first take place in my head so that I can make sense of it. However, when they speak to me in Arabic the meaning goes straight to my heart. The significant event in my English literacy development took…

messages. Texting has quickly gained popularity among all demographics throughout the past few years, especially those of younger age groups. This new generation of young adults have been coined to the term “generation text” and many believe that the language implemented in texting has had negative effects on the grammar and spelling of the overall generation. This, however, is not entirely true. Although quite different from the traditional way of writing; the…

While English is commonly used in the United States and spoken widely throughout the world, it is by no means the most prominent language globally. If a student wishes to travel or do business internationally, it is crucial that they have a foundational understanding of other languages. Additionally, the study of foreign languages can enlighten a student into the culture of other nations. It would be ultimately beneficial for all American students to learn a foreign language as part of their…

In America, talk of language is common and often tense. Opinions about who should speak what language when are everywhere from social media to the confines of my own family. The loudest voice seems to be the one that yells, “If you live in American you should speak American”. Our current political atmosphere is stoking that attitude because the strong opinion of current leading presidential candidates aligns with that sentiment. I feel there is a need to have an official language to maintain…

change how we as Americans perceive literacy forever. This movement addresses implementation of true cultural pluralism in the classroom. In doing so the seal of biliteracy seeks to remediate loss of language and culture of non-English speakers assimilating to American culture and the English language as well as to provide to all students the opportunity to cultivate both linguistic and cultural knowledge other than their own. The state seal of biliteracy was established first in California in…

seek these American ideals which seem to be more of an illusion than reality for them. Initially, Amir and Baba are witnesses to and the creators of discrimination which directly conflicts with the ideal of equality. They are also trapped by a language barrier that makes it difficult for them to be granted the opportunities that the American dream promises. Furthermore, Amir is held back from his past, keeping him from experiencing true freedom. Finally, the father and son duo discover that…

Grounded by Language In Mother Tongue, Amy Tan begins her short story by giving the audience prior knowledge that Tan is not a scholar of English and she is not able to give much more than her past knowledge on the English language. She then proceeds to give the readers an idea of how much she is fascinated by language itself and gives it a grading scale from complex english to simple English. Tan presents her short story by giving the readers a recent experience that made her rethink the…

the advantages of teaching ELLs in their native language? And what might be some disadvantages? Teaching ELLs in their native language provides them with a solid foundation and easier development of language, enhanced thinking skills, and concepts that are clarified and organized. In addition, students are able to think in more abstract ways and because they are learning math, science, and social studies, as well as reading, in their native language, background experience is being developed.…

Yatri Domadia Practicum – Fall 2015 Reflection - 9/16 and 9/23 I am currently doing my practicum at The Growing Tree in one of the PreK 3 classrooms. My co-operating teacher is Mrs. Naomi and TA is Ms. Diana, Room # 6. Wednesday 9/9 On the very first day of the practicum, school was yet to start officially for children. However, there was a workshop for the teachers to attend, but the director of the school…