Lesson by Andrew Moss

Description (for Instructors)

In this activity, students read, deconstruct, and critically analyze a literacy narrative in preparation for the Literacy Narrative they will submit as part of their Onboarding Process Assignment. By identifying and evaluating fundamental elements of an existing literacy narrative—i.e., its structure, purpose, focus, effectiveness/ineffectiveness—students will 1.) develop familiarity with their future Literacy Narrative assignment, 2.) enhance their rhetorical analytic evaluative skill, and 3.) build their understanding of “genre.”

This activity asks students to upload their analytical notes and Literacy Narrative outline to a submission tool on the Course Management System (CMS) of your choosing. However, you may also choose to format this activity as an in-class free-write and discussion.

Explanation (for Students)

Instructions

1.) Watch video: Watch the video and read the accompanying script of “Financial Literacy Journey” by Jacob Honec. 

2.) Take notes: Take notes on the structure of the video: What is its purpose or thesis? What are its different parts? What kinds of details stand out to you as being effective? In what ways do you think the narrative is about literacy vs. professional literacy?

3.) Create an outline: Outline the rough draft of your Literacy Narrative, which is part of the Onboarding Process Project.

4.) Submit: Compile your notes and outline into one document and submit it to the Narrative Literacy Activity submission tool.

Submission Directions

Submit your assignment using the following naming convention: LastName_LiteracyNarrativeActivity.
File formats accepted: .pdf, .doc, .docx

Grading

This activity will be graded out of 100 points. This activity is worth two homework/activity grades. All activities together are worth 20% of your final grade.

Deadline

See the week-specific instructional activities table for specific deadline information.