1. Re-read Heath’s paper. You can find it in the Blum reader. It is also available on BBLearn under “content” in the “readings” folder. Pay close attention to the detailed description of the ways in which literacy practices differed in Maintown, Roadville, and Trackton.

2. Do you remember how you learned to read and write? Was your experience similar to that of the children from Maintown? From Roadville?From Trackton?In what specific ways?Do you think the way literacy events and practices took place at your home helped you or hindered you when you started school?

3. Write about 3 pages long, standard size (12 point font, double-spaced) paper in which you will describe your own experience of literacy acquisition and compare it in some detail with the practices described by Heath. Do not just say that your experience was most lke that of, for example, Maintownpre-schoolers. Describe as much of the activities centered on literacy, reading, and writing as you can remember. Use Heath’s text for guidance. Do you think your path toward literacy was helpful to you later in school? Is there anything you would do differently with your own children? Why?