Andrews+LEA+Reading+Chapter+3+and+Personal+Choice-AG

__**Chapter** 3__
This chapter was very interesting. I really enjoyed the section about social language. The text points out how important the social aspect of school it to students. Social language should be addressed and used in the classroom. I really liked the idea of giving the students some time in class to freely discuss anything they want. This has many advantages; such as, allowing the students to get to know each other, creating a comfortable classroom environment, and hopefully removing some of the off topic talking during the lesson. I also enjoyed reading the examples of how teachers taught social language. I liked the role playing idea to show students how their language changes in different contexts. Students already know how to do this even if they do not realize it. This role playing activity is a great way to show students how code switching works. I also liked the idea of making up a class word to show the students how language is formed and spread. This chapter had many authentic learning activities that I want to use in my classroom.

__**Chapter 4 (personal choice)**__
I decided to read chapter 4 for several different reasons. The first is that I wanted to read two consecutive chapters. We have yet to do this with an assigned reading and I wanted to see if that enhanced the reading experience or if it even mattered. The second reason was that I thought the chapter sounded very interesting. I thought it would be neat to learn more about the origins of our language.

__**Language Exploration Activity (Page 91)**__
I usually like to wear dress flats. I believe that they "say" that I am professional yet comfortable. I believe they could be perceived as as lazy instead of sensible. They may also portray me as boring, or old. We cannot always judge people by nonverbal clues. It can be very misleading when describing someones personality. You cannot tell their circumstances by their dress. Using nonverbal clues can be helpful when assessing a situation. When one is somewhere new and they do not know how to act they can look around the room and judge the situation by what the people look like and are doing around them. A person can adjust their actions accordingly. Using nonverbal clues can also be harmful because it can mislead us very quickly. We can misjudge someone and loose out on a great opportunity/friends.
 * Exploration: These boots Were Made for...**
 * Directions: It is not unusual for people to be evaluated on first sight, typically as the result of how others assess their looks, clothes, hairstyle, and the like. A singlr feature, like shoes, can say something about the wearer to others. These images are often stereotypical and can be either fair or unfair.**
 * 1. What type of person do you think is most likely to wear the following?**
 * **Hushpuppies**- I did not even know what these shoes were but after some research I would have to say the person who wears these shoes probably has a semi formal job. They are most likely upper middle class and dress fairly nice/formal.
 * **Converse** (**canvas**) **Sneakers**- I would think that the person who wears these is probably younger with a funkier side. They most likely do not have a serious job; if they have a job at all.
 * **Air** **Jordans**- I think that someone who has these shoes on most likely comes from an more urban area. They may also really enjoy basketball.
 * **Asics**- When I see someone wearing these I automatically think that they are runners and most likely very healthy.
 * **//Western// Boots**- If the boots are on a girl I automatically think sorority girl. If the boots are on a guy I automatically think that they either live or were raised on a farm.
 * **Work** **Boots-** When I see someone wearing work books I think they are in manual labor and are uneducated.
 * **Wingtips**- When I picture these shoes I imagine an old man at church or some other formal event. If I saw someone who younger wearing these shoes I would think they were dressing up for some sort of play.
 * **Spiked** **High** **Heels**- If the shoes are very high I think that the person may be on the wild side. The most likely go out a lot and party more than they should.
 * **Saddle** **Shoes**- They probably attend a private school where the shoes are part of the uniform. They most likely come from a family with a good amount of money.
 * **Birkenstock** **sandals**- I did not even know what these shoes were but after some research I would say that the person who wears these shoes was a hippy and probably was big into the green movement.
 * **Platform** **Shoes**- That they are from the 70's and they are either going to a costume party or they are stuck in the past.
 * **Biker** **Boots**- When I see someone wearing these I think that they probably ride a motorcycle and are rough around the edges. I do not know id I would be automatically comfortable around them.
 * **Oxfords**- These shoes remind me of the wingtips. When I picture these shoes I imagine an old man at church or some other formal event. If I saw someone who younger wearing these shoes I would think they were dressing up for some sort of play.
 * **Penny** **Loafers**- They are most likely rich and snotty. They probably come from old money and they may even think that they are better than me. These shoes also remind me of parts of a private school uniform. If the wearer doesn't have money then his/her family does.
 * 2. What kind of shoes do you wear? Do your shoes "say" anything about you?**
 * 3. Can we always depend on judgements we make about others based on their shoes, their clothes? When is it helpful to use nonverbal clues? When might it be harmful?**