What they don't realize is that deaf people can indeed return the favor. ... Meador, in her article, tells of several encounters with deaf students. ... In conclusion, Meador explains that in order to better our communication with the deaf, we must learn to "communicate in the eyes of a deaf person". ... I"m a deaf student, but there are some things about the deaf that I never knew and I learned them by reading this article. I know that there's a lot more about deaf culture that I have to learn and hopefully I"ll learn them soon....

• Word Count: 523
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

She attempts to tell them that education is the only way for them to get out that poor neighborhood and improve their living standard, but this truth falls on deaf ears. ... The author uses a tough, mean girl who speaks with improper language as the narrator, which makes the story more interesting and gives the audience a different perspective on the beliefs in various cultures and classes. ...

• Word Count: 838
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The education of the Latino is kept within his economic status; left to dwell forever in the culture shock that derives from the differences among his community and the mainstream of America. ... This, however, made me become more aware of the reality that beleaguered me because of my ethnic origin and never did I let an opportunity escape me so that it fall upon deaf ears. ...

• Word Count: 1705
• Approx Pages: 7