Forgotten Spanish.
Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 02:33:59
Category: / Recreation & Sports / Tourism
Length: 3 pages (727 words)
Category: / Recreation & Sports / Tourism
Length: 3 pages (727 words)
In Simon Ortiz's essay, "The Language We Know" Ortiz wrote about his
childhood as an Acoma Pueblo Indian during the 1950's. Ortiz wrote that through the
teachings from his parents and grandparents he did not forget his traditions and
language. During that period in time Native American children were sent off to school to
learn the English language and become "Americanized." Ortiz wrote, "it has occurred to
me that I learned English simply because I …
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…to Americans of Hispanic descent.
However, it is not too late for my daughter, whom I hope to instill the language and
heritage of her grandmother. I will also teach her to be proud of her heritage, and
especially not to forget it.
Works Cited:
Baldwin, James. "If Black English Isn't a Language, Then Tell Me What Is?" Reading
<Tab/>and Writing: The Keys to Knowledge. Ed. Laura Morales-Johnson and LeAnn
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