Discussion and Critical Thinking

1. Annotate the essay for situation, conflict, struggle, outcome, and meaning.
2. As Brock looks at this experience in retrospect, what are her feelings about it?
3. Why is dialogue especially useful and relevant in Brock's essay?
4. Does she wish her grandmother had spoken any other way?
5. The introduction to this essay points out that Brock intends to be a teacher. How might she use this experience in her profession, especially in dealing with students who are just learning the language or are learning Standard English?