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These literacy blog reflections are where I’ve shared my thoughts to the pieces I’ve read from a writer’s point of view. Through writing them, I’ve been able to strengthen my ability to analyze, reflect, and summarize what I read, while also gaining a better understanding of the context behind each author’s work.
Melzer (2020) Literacy Reflection 1
Melzer (2020) Literacy Reflection 1
In Understanding Discourse Communities, Melzer taught me how different groups use specific communication methods to reach common goals.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e0Gslru79do3VVy_XVjKk9E-W4lw4CylAVrS75rNkZ4/edit?usp=sharing
Bunn (2011) Literacy Reflection 2
In How to Read Like a Writer, the author explains that reading and writing are connected, and that studying how an author writes can help you improve your own writing. It taught me to consider structure, purpose, and audience, emphasizing that personal experiences can make writing stronger.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tqzitf0StgRnERttJA4q43X9jduhXuZlwo5Pi1dGLuo/edit?tab=t.0
Abu-Lughod's (1986) Literacy Reflection 3
Abu-Lughod's (1986) Literacy Reflection 3
Lila Abu-Lughod's From Honor and Shame taught me that honor and identity can be flexible, helping me balance cultural expectations with personal values as a Yemeni-American.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x2CUu5wiktApIBTmCKkv8XsBCdSPaBpt3OigGeOMaX4/edit?usp=sharing
Baldwin (Poem) Literacy Reflection 4
Baldwin (Poem) Literacy Reflection 4
James Baldwin’s Untitled shows how emotional struggles can distort our view of reality and emphasizes the importance of finding strength and peace in times of hardship.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ajpIMSsxzTp9lktSHn6KBW6DBa-Qr0Oj9W0i1HPy0fY/edit?usp=sharing
Silverman and Radar (2018) Literacy Reflection 5
Silverman and Radar (2018) Literacy Reflection 5
Silverman and Radar’s work on semiotics taught me that everything around us can be interpreted as a sign. It’s created through interpretation and can change over time.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pv3sOzibUKgnF7EaApGk5AvCAdmymxgHuBLvp5ricnk/edit?usp=sharing
Silverman and Radar (2018) Literacy Reflection 6
Silverman and Radar (2018) Literacy Reflection 6
Silverman and Radar taught me that texts can be interpreted in various ways depending on perspective, context, and background, highlighting that literary analysis helps uncover deeper meanings.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S1djZjS77j2JhzFyobeMZnUW0veD1THBd5kx2Aaur4I/edit?usp=sharing
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