9-3-08 Warmup

· What patterns did you see among the Language Investigations you wrote and read?
I found that emotions were greatly connected to the development of a unique language within a family. A lot of times, the significance of the language could only be found unique if the person was there for the development of the language. Emotional connections could only be created if one was present to understand the underlying meaning of the words or phrases.

· What do these patterns reveal about language and its conventions in family contexts?
These patterns show that language can greatly differ from family to family and that the development of one's personal style and contributions to their own written work may be misinterpreted or underestimated by those who do not understand the language.

· Thinking about these Language Investigations in conjunction with what you’ve read so far in Lives on the Boundary, what does it mean to be an “insider” in terms of language? What questions and issues do your conclusions raise for you as a future teacher?
To be an insider in terms of language means to be able to understand and draw from your own experiences a connection with the writing. If one cannot draw from the experiences, one must be able to associate with the feelings/language.