1. Introduction You will read about three individuals who gain a sense of personal power through literacy. Essential Question How does the ability to read and write give people a sense of personal power? http://office.microsoft.c om/clipart

2. Literacy and Power Kathleen Powers RDG 589 November 17, 2005

3. Before Reading Build your schema Visit the Brain Connection website and watch the video showing how the brain reads a word. Visit the Brain Connection website and watch the video showing how the brain reads a word. http://www.brainconnecti on.com/topics/?main=ani m/read http://www.brainconnecti on.com/topics/?main=ani m/read http://www.brainconnecti on.com/topics/?main=ani m/read http://www.brainconnecti on.com/topics/?main=ani m/read To Do: In your Readers Response Journal, describe what the brain does to read a word. To Do: In your Readers Response Journal, describe what the brain does to read a word. http://office.microsoft.com/clipart

4. Before Reading TO DO: Do the Give one get one Give one get oneGive one get one activity for the following activity for the followingquestion: Why should I read? http://office.microsoft.com/clipar t

5. During Reading Maria Cárdenas TO DO: While you read analyze the text for examples that answer the following four questions: Why did she struggle with reading? What were the consequences of her not being able to read? How did she overcome her reading struggles? How did the ability to read and write give her a sense of personal power? In Reading Changed My Life three women share their stories of struggle with literacy. Click on the picture below to read the story of Maria Cárdenas. http://www.townsendpress.com

6. During Reading Daisy Russell In Reading Changed My Life three women share their stories of struggle with literacy. Click on the picture below to read the story of Daisy Russell. TO DO: While you read analyze the text for examples that answer the following four questions: Why did she struggle with reading? What were the consequences of her not being able to read? How did she overcome her reading struggles? How did the ability to read and write give her a sense of personal power? http://www.townsendpress.com

7. During Reading Julia Burney In Reading Changed My Life three women share their stories of struggle with literacy. Click on the picture below to read the story of Julia Burney. In Reading Changed My Life three women share their stories of struggle with literacy. Click on the picture below to read the story of Julia Burney. TO DO: While you read analyze the text for examples that answer the following four questions: Why did she struggle with reading? What were the consequences of her not being able to read? How did she overcome her reading struggles? How did the ability to read and write give her a sense of personal power? http://www.townsendpress.com

8. After Reading Prepare to meet with a group in a Literature Circle format to discuss the text. In preparation for your meeting, respond the the following prompts in your Readers Response Journal. 1.Write an “Author and Me” and “On My Own” question based on the text. Be sure both questions are deep questions that will allow your group to consider issues raised in the text and to share their perspectives on those issues. 2.Create a collage based on the text. You may use words, computer images, cut-outs, illustrations and graphic organizers. Be prepared to listen to others comment on your collage as well as to share your thinking behind it. 3. Use sticky notes and mark at least three Golden Lines from the reading that you will share with your group. You may choose a Golden Line because it is confusing, startling, amazing, emotional, or because it symbolizes something you think is important. Be prepared to share the lines with your group, to listen to their thoughts as well as to share your own thinking. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://ww w.arlington.k12.va.us/schools/gunston/people/teams /core/7th_grade/formoso/lit_circle/MVC-008S- tb.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/sc hools/gunston/people/teams/core/7th_grade/formos o/lit_circle/pix.html&h=93&w=125&sz=4&tbnid=7Xz 1HqUSyg0J:&tbnh=62&tbnw=84&hl=en&start=22&p rev=/images%3Fq%3Dliterature%2Bcircle%2Bdiscu ssion%26start%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3De n%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN

9. Literature Circle Reflection After discussing Reading Changed My Life, respond to the following prompts in your RRJ. After discussing Reading Changed My Life, respond to the following prompts in your RRJ. –What was an important contribution you made to the discussion today? –What was an important idea or explanation expressed by someone else during the discussion today?

10. Beyond Reading “John Corcoran tells how he used his intelligence, charisma and acting ability, along with lying and cheating, to pass tests and convince others he could read and write. Corcoran tells the painful story of Johnny, the little boy who slipped through the cracks only to become a teacher and real estate developer who could not read until he was 48 years old.” Success in Literacy The Knowledge Network Watch the video of John Corcoran’s speech about his struggles with illiteracy. While you watch and listen, find examples from John’s life to answer the following questions: Why did he struggle with reading? What were the consequences of his not being able to read? How did he overcome his reading struggles? How did the ability to read and write give him a sense of personal power? Click the picture to view the video.

11. Rating4321 RRJ Response is thorough, detailed, and accurate. Response is moderately thorough, detailed and accurate. Response is vague, somewhat detailed, and only somewhat accurate. Response is incomplete, little to no details, and inaccurate. During and Beyond Reading Responses Response is thorough, detailed, and accurate. It synthesizes information and includes original insights. Response is moderately thorough, detailed and accurate. It contains some evidence of synthesis and insights. Response is vague, somewhat detailed, and only somewhat accurate. Little to no synthesis or insights. Response is incomplete, little to no details, and in accurate. RRJ, During and Beyond Reading Response Scoring Guide

12. Your Score Scoring Criteria Teacher’s Score 1 2 3 4 5 I had all my materials (book, three deep questions, collage, sticky notes marking three golden lines). 1 2 3 4 5 I read up to and only to the page in which my group had selected to read for this meeting. 1 2 3 4 5 I participated fully in the discussion by sharing what I had prepared, referring to the text, offering new ideas, piggy-backing off of other’s ideas, and asking follow- up questions. 1 2 3 4 5 I was respectful to my literature circle peers. I listened with an open mind to their ideas. I agreed to disagree when needed. I helped the discussion to move forward. I stayed on task. I did not disrupt my group or any other group meeting today. 1 2 3 4 5 Literature Circle Scoring Guide My total score: ________ points out of 20 points is _____ %. My teacher’s score: ________ points out of 20 points is _____ %.