The story that had the most meaning to me this semester was, “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bamabara. This story had lots of meaning to my culture and is very relatable. Not only did it include AVEE which means African American Vernacular English, it had showed how just one person in a kids life could change a lot for a kid.
Miss Moore being generous and took time out her life to try and show these kids better then what they are used too. Most of the kids before Miss Moore took them on trips, never even knew places like this existed or even the prices on items, people can afford. The one student who took most of what Miss Moore was saying and wanted a change in her life was Sylivia. One of the many children who went on trips with miss Moore seen the outside world of Harlem and by the end wanted a change. I didn’t find any story bad in my opinion.
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Jayden, thanks for the good comments about “The Lesson.” I think the characters, Sylvia and Miss Moore, are so interesting. I also found the narrative voice so genuine and also pretty funny. Sylvia comes across as really smart, and Miss Moore knows it. I’m glad to hear that you didn’t hate any of the readings!