| Title of Article + Proper MLA Citation for Works Cited page | Author(s). “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, Volume, Issue, Year, pages.
Andrea R. Fishman. “ A Lesson From the Amish.” Language Arts , December 1987, Vol. 64, No. 8 |
| Summarize the article — include your reaction, thoughts, anything to help you remember its claims. 100 to 150 words | The article dives into a complex and in depth look into the vast differences and similarities concerning the definition, usage and knowledge of literacy. Specifically how the Amish portray it versus how the modern day world represents the idea. The article illustrates a story of two separate families sharing a moment where they all take a second to discover and appreciate literacy in the form of a children’s book and a newspaper. This opens the article to continue to cast light upon the differences and similarities in all aspects of literacy throughout the article, defining the ways different cultures express literacy. |
| Define new terms and concepts by quoting or paraphrasing the original author. | “Eli and Anna attempt to carefully control the reading material that enters their home” this was a little off to me because it seems like it would be nearly impossible to completely control the reading material entering your home. |
| How does this reading connect to other articles from class and/or your own research?
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For me this reading connected to James Gees “What is literacy?” throughout the entire process drawing detailed references that i noticed were similar |
| Based on the reading, craft one question to act as a springboard for class discussion. | Do you think the Amish have a lot of outside connection to Mainstream America? |