1. Who Is An American?
If you were lucky you would have a teacher that would give you a chance and help you along the way, if you were unlucky you would have to learn on your own. ... Far up in front the teacher makes word-sounds Neeraj does not know. ... Behind them the Mexicans, whose older brothers, he tells me, carry knives, whose catcalls and whizzing rubber bands clash, mid-air, with the teacher's voice, its sharp purple edge. ... This little boy did not understand what the teacher was saying and this was not his fault. Instead of the teacher understanding that these children need extra help he just...
- Word Count: 1277
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School