What is the “desire” that Rodriguez achieves? Desire for what? How is it achieved? Explain by using examples from the story to support your point.

Essay One:

Do the following steps. Complete all of the steps on this Assignment Page. You can use extra space if you need more room. You answered some questions in the Reading Discussion Assignment (RDA) and had some discussions with your classmates about the reading.

Now, you will prepare for your Essay One by answering both Part One and Part Two.

PART ONE: Writing Essay One (Understanding the main points of the story)

Answer the following comprehension questions about the story, “Achievement of Desire”.

In the story, “Achievement of Desire” by Richard Rodriguez he writes his own literacy narrative. He tells a story about how he learned and reflects on the influences in his life. Write a short summary  about this story. (Write at least 50 to 100 words).

As you read his essay, highlight or mark at least three important passages (ideas) and explain how those ideas connect to his main point. List those points here and make your own interpretation of what those ideas mean.

What is the “desire” that Rodriguez achieves? Desire for what? How is it achieved? Explain by using examples from the story to support your point.

Make a list of three negative or positive consequences of education, according to Rodriguez.

What does Rodriguez mean by “scholarship boy”? Is this positive or negative? Explain.

Part Two: (Brainstorming)

Write your own story about your experience with learning and books as a non-native speaker of English.

Consider some of these questions: When did you first start reading? Was your education back home a good experience or a negative one? Was it similar or different from Richard Rodriguez’s educational background?

 

 

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