Malcolm X Literacy Discussion Board

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First, did you read the Module 2: Overview?

This set of instructions includes links in blue font to help guide you. 

Read this following PDF article from Malcolm X: "Literacy Behind Bars." 

Then, complete the following. 

Summarize the article in one MEAL Plan (Links to an external site.) paragraph, using signal phrases (Links to an external site.) and parenthetical documentation (Links to an external site.) to cite the article. Do not plagiarize. Summarize the article in your own words and phrases. Make sure your initial signal phrases includes the name of the author of the article and the title of the article. 

Cite the article using a works cited page (Links to an external site.).

Review the sample here, written by a former student, if you need additional guidance: Summary Assignment Sample.pdf

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Next, based on this article, what would you say are the powers of literacy? What are the benefits of literacy? Address this question in one MEAL Plan (Links to an external site.) paragraph, using signal phrases (Links to an external site.) and parenthetical documentation (Links to an external site.) to cite the article. Do not plagiarize. 

Finally, based on this article, how can your life benefit from strong literacy skills? Be specific. Address this question in one MEAL Plan (Links to an external site.) paragraph, using signal phrases (Links to an external site.) and parenthetical documentation (Links to an external site.) to cite the article. Do not plagiarize, and apply the lessons of this article to your life. 

Acceptable Length: Your submission should be three MEAL Plan paragraphs.

Formatting Requirements: Upload a Word document or PDF in MLA format (Links to an external site.).