What does mother tongue mean to her?

Read and actively annotate Mother tongue, by Amy Tan (Tan_Mother Tongue.pdfPreview the document). As you read, make sure you use a range of online annotation tools to number the paragraphs, underline key points that interest and/or intrigue you, write notes on the margins, and circle and figure out unfamiliar vocabulary. After reading, respond to 2 out of 4 questions posted below. Reading Questions (1) What does the term mother tongue mean to you? When describing, feel free to include your personal experiences. (2) To Amy Tan, the term mother tongue embodies multiple layers of special meaning. What does mother tongue mean to her? Identify at least three layers of meaning, and make sure you include evidence from the article to support your interpretation. (3) Why do you suppose Tan wrote this article? In addition to changing readers’ perceptions of her mother’s “broken English,” what are other possible purposes? (4) Who are Tan’s audiences? How can you tell? (Hint: she is not writing primarily to Asian Americans) Requirements Each of your response should be at least one paragraph, so the total number of paragraphs should be two, the least. Your responses should be well-developed and supported by details from the article and from your personal experiences. You should try your best to use formal language and correct grammar.