Literacy History Vignettes

Your Literacy History

 

 

 

What is literacy?

 

It’s more than just reading and writing!  What does it mean to be a literate person?

 

For our purposes, literacy is:

 

·        A set of skills, behaviors, attitudes and dispositions demonstrated by people who function successfully in a field.  These skills allow people to feel comfortable and confident as they function in an educated group.

 

 

What do you think reading / writing literacy is?

 

Do you remember defining moments that shaped your reading and writing literacy?

 

Do you like writing and reading?  Do you avoid reading or writing at all costs?  When was the first time you wrote or read something you loved?  Did you write or read because you wanted to, or did someone make you write?  What kind of feedback did your parents/ teachers/ friends give you on your writing or reading?

 

On the back of this sheet of paper is your literacy timeline.  Brainstorm moments in your life that most stick out as having shaped your views on writing.

 

Assignment:  Pick any five of these moments that you feel best represent your life as a writer (or non-writer, as the case may be!).  Write at least six sentences per memory relaying that experience to your reader.  How old were you?  How did you feel?  You may use my example to guide you in terms of format, content, etc.  REMEMBER TO CONSIDER YOUR VOICE AS A WRITER!  I want to hear you in your writing.

 

This assignment MUST be typed, 12 pt standard font, STAPLED!