Reading Journal
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Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page Fishman, A. (1986, November 30). Literacy and Cultural Context: A Lesson from the Amish. Retrieved September 02, 2020, from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ363335
Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words While reading this story, I began to realize that throughout the story the characters mainly focused on reading to their children for bedtime. They were mainly focused on where the books were and how much they valued reading. They wanted the children to really have a strong understanding on why reading books are important and they should take reading serious. There are many different types of words and writing located in many places, so they try to enforce enough knowledge into their children, so one they become grown, they will truly understand and know how to read and write. I really enjoyed reading this because my parents were the exact same way when I was growing up.
Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author.
Redolent- Strongly reminiscent of suggestive of (something)
“… warmed by a wood stove and redolent with the fragrances of chicken corn soup…”
Cavorting- jump or dance around excitedly
“… antics of the cub who preferred cavorting with the sheep…”
How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
This reading shares a connection with the other readings I’ve read in the past because they all are some sort of literature.
Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. What is an important factor on why we need literacy today?