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Who is the audience for "School" by Kyoko Mori

Americans

"I Know Why the Caged Bird Cannot Read"

Francine Prose

Genius & Drill from "Education"

Genius is the natural enthusiasm for learning Drill is the repetition and the basics of learning

What is one appeal in "Education" by Ralph Emerson

He personifies nature and compares it to "the child"

What are some SIMILARITIES between the comparisons of American and Japanese schools mentioned in "School" by Kyoko Mori?

Hierarchies exist in both school & the feedback teachers give does not match what they actually value

What is "Education" about

It is a writing emphasizing to "respect the child" and to let them grow up and be independent

"School"

Kyoko Mori

Some examples of Japanese schools in "School" by Kyoko Mori

NO second chances, more authority, vague descriptions, more independent students, never question the teacher

"Education"

Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Superman and Me"

Sherman Alexie

What are some values/examples of American schools said in "School" by Kyoko Mori?

better student-teacher connections, more comments and feedback on assignments, mistakes are okay, creative writing is valued

is the main idea of "School" by Kyoko Mori

comparing schools in the US and Japan What

What are the rhetorical choices for "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose

complex sentences with higher level language

Why does Ralph Waldo Emerson capitalize "Nature" in his writing?

he is comparing nature to a child/God

What is the PURPOSE of "Education"

natural learning, individualism, NOT standardizing classrooms (disagrees with the one lecture fits all)

What is a possible audience for "Superman and Me" by Sherman Alexie?

people who feel different than the stereotype

Why did Sherman Alexie read "anything that had words"

possible answer: he refused to be the stereotype

What is the tone for "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose

sarcastic, harsh, judgmental

What is the exigence for "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose

starting a new century and wants to make a change

What is the main idea of "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose

students should be able to read and understand difficult books by analyzing the writing

Who is the audience for "I Know Why the Caged..." by Francine Prose

teachers and parents

MAIN takeaway of American schools in "School" by Kyoko Mori?

the "general" is valued but they give too much specific feedback

What is the purpose for "I Know Why the Caged.." Francine Prose

to make a change in how teachers analyze the text

possible purpose of Superman and Me

to shed light on inequality on Native American Indians

How does Koyko Mori build credibility?

uses personal anecdotes, experiences

MAIN takeaway of Japanese schools in "School" by Kyoko Mori?

value small details/perfectionism, but feedback is vague


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