Evaluating the Standard

When a person speaks or  writes in Standard  English, what exactly does that mean?

I think if someone speaks or writes in Standard English is when they do not use slang or contractions in their writing or when they speak. Standard English is structured to me. I think is when you write a lot of papers and you have to have no errors in your papers. Its formal because it is well organized and with no error. Formal is following the requirements and customs and I believe that is Standard English.
 How do you think this particular variety of English became the standard ? 

I believe it became that standard because everyone thought of English as writing a lot of papers. They thought that that papers had to be perfect with no errors on grammar or spelling. It is because everyone believed this that it became the standard.
What makes someone a good writer? What kinds of things do they do when they write?

• Good Ideas for different kinds of genres
• Makes clear thoughts 
• Gets facts straight
• Understands what they are talking about
• Good with words

What are some things that this person does that makes them a “bad” writer in your eyes?

• Not making sense in a paper/ not clear
• Does not make their paper or genre interesting 
• Does not explain ideas or information

Are there times when a person you meet that doesn’t speak “correct” English? What does that person do that it is “incorrect”?

• When they use slang and they do not say the real word they mean
• If they say me and Kelsy and not Kelsey and I

What particular types(or genres) of writing should students be doing in elementary and secondary school to prepare them for college and the work force? 

In the younger years of school they should still teach the kids how to spell and correct grammar. In the secondary, they should teach the kids about great ideas and ways to write different genres. They should not be as structured because when you get to college or the real world they are not going to have a set structure because college and the real world is all on you.
Does Standard English= correct English 

I think Standard English is correct English because even on standard test they believe you need to be correct at grammar and that equals English. They believe if you are not good at grammar than you are not good at English.