Things I wish to Convey to Students in my class.
Language is Magic. Do you know why? Because Language can get you what you want. A nice girlfriend? A fancy car? A kind boyfriend? A scholarship? A job with a hefty paycheck? Language can get you there.
Language can reverse time and cross space in milliseconds. Language can transport you to another galaxy. The beginning of written language is the beginning of when we know what was actually going on.
Language is not just the words you speak or the texts you tweet. It's every look, every article of clothing, every posture, every curl. Everything about you is a message that others are reading. Some are messages that you want to convey. Others are messages that might not be flattering, or downright prejudiced, and some can keep you from getting what you want.
When you are quiet, you are telling others: "I Have Nothing to Say." Silence opens the gates to prejudice and hate. Your voice is important.
You already speak several languages. You speak home language, you speak friend language, you speak school language, you speak text language. Different languages are supposed to be used in different settings. Be sure that your are using the appropriate language for the appropriate setting.
One more thing. Language should never be used to disrespect or harm another. Such will not be tolerated in this class.
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