Brandt

Before you read:
During high school my school encouraged reading by assigning summer reading. We had to read the assigned books and either write an essay or have an exam on what we read. The reading level would increase each year to challenge us and our reading abilities. Reading our text books also encouraged us to read. The reason given for being a good reader were that it would help with all our other subjects and do better in school.

Summary:
In "Sponsors of Literacy", Brandt argues the importance of literacy. She makes a point that people don't become literate on their own, but sponsors shape our reading ability. She gives examples of how the idea of sponsors have evolved through out the years.

Synthesis:
Brandt's article can relate to Porter's because they both deal with people doing things because of a group or community they belong to. Brandt's article also relates to Allen's because they both talk about how it takes practice to become a good writer and reader.

Meta Moment:
This article talks about literacy and how important it is in our lives. I have learned a lot since being in high school and have been furthering my education through all my experiences so far.

Thoughts:
I liked this reading and agreed with a lot of what Brandt was explaining in her article. I liked how she explains how people don't become literate on their own and usually have sponsors. I also believe that everyone has a sponsor.

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Response	Quote
This quote shows just how important it is to be literate. If you are literate you will have a greater advantage in the world.	“Literacy looms as one of the great engines of profit and competitive advantage in the 20th century”
Sponsors play an important role in our lives and we can learn a lot from them.	“Sponsors, as we ordinarily think of them, are powerful figures who bankroll events or smooth the way for initiates.”
I like this quote a lot. It shows how if you are not literate you will not make a good living. Literacy is important for getting a job and making a living.	"Literacy, like land, is a valued commodity in this economy, a key resource in gaining profit and edge."
I agree with this quote. Sponsors play a huge role in literacy.	“Sponsors enable and hinder literacy activity, often forcing the formation of new literacy requirements while decertifying older ones.”