This week we read both Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” as well as Toni Cade Bambara’s “The Lesson”. During Monday’s class, we talked about African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and its significance within these stories and the US in general.

“There is One Correct Way of Writing and Speaking” pg. 82
“African American Language is not Good English” pg. 88
“Official American English is Best” pg. 93

After reading your article of choice, you will:

1. Write a paragraph of at least 100 of your own words summarizing what you read – what are the main ideas of the article? What did the author(s) want you to take away?

2. Write a paragraph of at least 150 words of your own “reader’s response” – What did you think about what you read? How did the reading connect to your own experiences? How can you connect your article to the readings from this week?