September 2020

Reading Journal

 

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Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page	Jones, Rebecca. “Finding the Good Argument OR Why Brother With Logic?” Writing Spaces: Readings on Writing, Volume 1, a peer-reviewed open textbook series for the writing classroom, and is published through Parlor Press. Pgs. 156-59 & 166-68.
Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words	When thinking about an argument sometimes we associate it with war. However, stated in the document, while “argument is war” may be the default mode for Americans, it is not the only way to argue.” We should imagine it as, “argument is dance.” “The appeals” offer a lesson in rhetoric that sticks with you long after the class has ended.(166) The usefulness of ethos, pathos, and logos come in to play to help the concept. These help persuade the audience in a variety of ways.
Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author.	Jones states, “While “argument is war” may be the default mode for Americans, it is not the only way to argue. Lakoff and Johnson ask their readers to imagine something like “argument is dance” rather than “argument is war.” Average Americans think of arguments as war, however, we should be thinking of them as something else.
How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?	I found an article on my own research titled, “What makes a good argument?” Epstein states,”We have said that the distinctive feature of an argument is that it is designed to convince a reader or a listener of a specific point or idea, known as the conclusion.” These two documents both connect the idea of a good argument. To find a good argument, you must have a strong/valid point with good reasons.
Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion.	When thinking of an argument, do you see it as something negative or positive?

1. What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stresses?
2. How can adversities like poverty, racism, and violence impact a child’s development?
3. How might ACEs affect literacy?

 

There are many adverse childhood experiences and toxic stresses. ACEs are traumatic situations that a child can go through in their childhood. These situations could include violence, physical or emotional abuse, and even neglect. Toxic stress can occur when a child goes through violent, physical, or emotional abuse. According to Harvard University, “This kind of prolonged activation of the stress response systems can disrupt the development of brain architecture and other organ systems, and increase the risk for stress-related disease and cognitive impairment, well into the adult years.” Adversities like poverty, racism, and violence impact a child’s development drastically. Growing up in poverty could result in a child being able to fully develop. Violence or a bad experience with abuse could result in a slow development due to injuries to the brain. Their development can be delayed due to these certain things. Experiencing these adversities could result in learning disabilities as well. Children with ACEs might have low attendance, poor communication skills, and could be missing basic literacy skills. Growing up with ACEs makes it hard for children to read/write, comprehend material, and pay attention in class. This results in poor school academic achievement  within children with ACEs.

 

 

1. How did Dr.Mona’s actions make a difference in the community of Flint?
2. Can you think of a time in your own life when you have made other people aware of a problem that they were not aware of?
3. What can you do as an individual to make the world a better and safer place?

 

Considering at where I am in the book right now, it is just the very beginning of Dr. Mona’s actions. She has just become aware of the lead in tap water. After reading many articles and exchanging emails she realizes she has to do something about the situation. As a pediatrician she just informed a mother of one of her patient’s to switch to formula and use tap water. With this in her mind Dr. Mona could not sleep or figure out what to do. All she new was to keep a “cool head.” I cannot think of a time in my life where I have made other people aware of a problem that they were not aware of. I have been in several situations in which we were all aware of the current situations. As an individual I need to step up in my community to make the world a better and safer place. Taking care of the community in which I live is just one step closer to making the world a better place.

Reading Journal

 

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Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page	Murray, Donald. “The Maker’s Eye.” https://nabuckler.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/the-makers-eye.pdf. Accessed on 5 Sept. 2020.
Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words	Donald Murray describes that after you have a draft you can really begin writing. Writing never really ends. Everytime a reader looks at his or her paper it is opted to change or revise. You also have to detach yourself when reading one’s paper, look at it as if you are in the reader’s shoes. Murray says, “The maker’s eye is never satisfied.” This statement means that the piece of work usually goes unfinished as it will continue to grow and change every time one looks at it.
Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author.	“Then, after our egos have produced a draft, we must read when our judgment may be at its worst, when we are close to the euphoric moment of creation.” Euphoric:characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?	This reading relates to me to what my high school teacher used to tell us. He would tell us that one draft isn’t going to make a good paper. However, even if you look over it over and over it and revise, it still may not be a good paper. All papers have room to revise and grow.
Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion.	As a student, are you usually finished revising after the first draft?

 

1. What is literacy to you? To me, literacy is how one reads and writes.
2. Who’s one of your SoL? One of my sponsors of Literacy would have to be my 12th grade Comp I & II teacher.
3. On the very first day of my senior year, I remember walking into my Comp I class and taking a seat. My teacher was not present at that very moment, but I gracefully stared around the room to take everything in. Many different posters, items, and so many words overfilled the classroom. The first thing my teacher assigned was to write on a piece of paper any word that comes to mind in one minute. In my head, I was like this shouldn’t be hard. As I began to think, so many words were coming and going, I did not even know where to begin. I started to write random words that came to my brain. The timer went off, and we went around the room to say our words. Every single person had something different. It was crazy to think that there really are so many words and everyone is thinking of something different. I soon came to realize that we all come from different homes, cultures, and we have all grown up to learn and acquire different things. Mr. Freeny over the year, made me come to realize that everyone has different sponsors of literacy. He was mine and he taught me so many things to improve my writing in just one short year.

Reading Journal

 

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Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page	Fishman, Andrea. Literacy and Culture Context: A Lesson from the Amish. Language Arts , December 1987, Vol. 64, No. 8, The Social Aspects of Language and Learning (December 1987), pp. 842-854. National Council of Teachers of English. http://www.jstor.com/stable/41961687 Accessed on 2 Sept. 2020
Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words	Through basic connections at home with family, children should be introduced to reading/writing. In the essay, Eli Jr. was introduced to many basic literacy skills just through simple games, books, magazines, and repeating hymns. Learning literacy skills in this specific Amish family is nearly more for finding ones identification rather than educational purposes.
Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author.	“Despite what may seem to be the esoteric nature of these texts, none remain in their special places gathering dust, for all are used regularly, each reinforcing in a characteristic way the Amish definition of literacy and each facilitating Eli Jr.’s image of himself as literate.”  Esoteric: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?	This essay connects directly to, “Inviting the Mother Tongue.” Fishman states that these children have been “reading the world” for years before coming to school. When a mainstream audience reads an Amish text they will see a lot of mistakes. However, this is normal. Amish people do not see these as errors. Just like in, “Inviting the Mother Tongue,” every language and writing should be accepted.
Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion.	Do you agree with what the Amish community has to say about public schools?