Jacob Latig
8 September 2020
Writ 101
Analysis of Literacy Sponsorship — Rough Draft

The Three Sponsors
When looking at the sponsors that have an impact in one’s life, it is important to take into consideration every external and internal factor that encapsulates their life. Whether that be parents, friends, or environment, every sponsor goes hand-in-hand in helping to shape the structure of a person. I think of this especially when it comes to the sponsors that have helped mold me into the person that I am today. Additionally, the aspect of my personal writing/literacy has been directly impacted by a numerous amount of sponsors in my life. Some were large, and some were small; but they both were equally important in terms of shaping my identity which is foundational to my style of writing/literacy.
Growing up in an affluent town and neighborhood in one of the largest cities and states in the country, Dallas, I had access to a numerous amount of resources that was not common for the average person in America, as this country is plagued with disparities in wealth based on class and profession. Recognizing and acknowledging my privilege in terms of wealth, I can say that I did not have to face these challenges and hurdles, so that put me in a better position to succeed when it came to my skills in writing and literacy. When looking at the process of writing or reading a piece of literature, what many fail to realize and acknowledge is the way in which you write is directly tied to your life experiences and access to resources. Similarly to education, money and class give students more opportunities to establish themselves as the “smart” and