1. What are 5 different discourse communities you belong to?

2. What is it about each one do you find intriguing?

3. For each community, show examples of the language use, common goals, and intercommunication, as well as expertise?

1. Connect!

One of the most rewarding aspects of the human experience is our ability to connect with others. Being able + communicate with someone in his or her language is an incredible gift.

Bilinguals have the unique opportunity to communicate with a wider range of people in their personal and professional lives.

Knowing the language makes you a local no matter where you are, opening your world literally and figuratively.

Write your opinion or reflection.

1. What did you learn from this article

2. How does the loss of a language and culture harm a community

make sure they’re all in full sentences and for number one refer to the picture given

Anthem by Ayn Rand Ch 11-12

Draw a map of the community (including it's different buildings and locations), the Uncharted Forest, and the Cliff House where Equality 7-2521 lives. Then pretend to be Equality 7-2521 and plot (mark) a trip back to the community to free his brothers.