Literacy Narrative Review

What is the primary purpose of code-meshing in academic writing?

• To eliminate all formal language from writing

• To demonstrate equal value and complexity of different dialects

• To replace standard English entirely

• To simplify academic language

According to the material, what is a key component of the "So What?" in a literacy narrative?

• A. A list of memorable reading experiences

• B. A collection of random memories

• C. An overall theme or central finding from literacy experiences

• D. A summary of books read throughout life

Which element is/are important component(s) of narrative writing?

• Sensory details

• Meaningful dialogue

• Character development

• Figurative language

Through writing your Literacy Narrative, which Threshold Concepts of writing have you experienced?

• Writing is something we study (Meta-Concept)

• Writing is collaborative.

• Writing is influenced by our identities and past experiences.

• All of the above.

What is a non-traditional start to a narrative essay & counts as a risk?

• beginning with dialogue

• Telling a story out of chronological order

• immersing your reader into a sensory laden image/memory

• all of the above

When using dialogue, each time you have a new speaker, you should

• Italicize

• start a new paragraph

• kick your friend

• put commas around the words

How should students incorporate sensory details in their writing?

• By focusing only on visual descriptions

• Through the use of figurative language

• By listing physical sensations only

• Through technical terminology

What is emphasized regarding the structure of a literacy narrative?

• It must be written chronologically

• It should have clear beginning, middle, and end, even if non-linear

• It should focus only on positive experiences

• It must follow a strict five-paragraph format

Which of the following is a proper use of sensory detail as shown in the examples?

• The book was interesting

• The room was cold

• The television buzzed as it shut off

• She liked to read

What is the purpose of writing a Literacy Narrative?

• To understand your history

• To get to know your classmates better

• To understand your relationship with writing in order to develop agency over your writing

• To understand that literacy is a journey that not everyone enjoys but has to go through in order to become literate