This unit reflection consists of a two part essay. Your reflection must be word processed and printed. It should be a minimum of four pages (double-spaced, one inch margins, 12 point font).

Part I: The definition of literacy has continued to change and evolve since your childhood. Based on your learning in this unit (including Gee, Purcell-Gates, individual articles on literacy and class discussions), discuss your own definition of literacy. Explain how it has changed as a result of class activities (10 points).

Part II: What are the most important insights you gained from Other People's Words? What did you learn about literacy, teaching and learning including any connections gained between literacy and diversity, literacy and deficit thinking. Include insights gained from your selected jigsaw activity topic. Select a quote from the book to illustrate your points explaining its meaning and significance (10 points).

Rubric for Unit One Reflection

Part I & II (10 Each)	Professional Quality (5)
Clarity of the Argument (Organization, transitions, etc) - 6/6	Appearance
Opening (Thesis statement, overview) - 2/2	Grammar
Closing (Summary)  - 2/2	Punctatuation
Total =	Spelling