First annotation: I link Alexander’s thoughts on what a child prodigy narrative looks like to the words that were in Turn Around. Fourth Annotation: Links William’s thoughts on the student’s view of teachers to Kayla’s thoughts surrounding her English teacher.
Passion For Writing
First annotation: This is a connection of the idea of a Child Prodigy and Sam’swritign ability in second grade despite not ever free writing before. Second Annotation: The teacher is facilitating literacy by encouraging her students to write about things that interest them.
Expect the Unexpected
First annotation: Links her desire for physical awards/acceptance to the idea of a literacy winner Second Annotation: This shows a sponsor, not directly mentioned, that allows for growth in literacy.
Recess and Distress
First Annotation: Blake is pulling the victim card here, as described by Alexander Second Annotation: Since the teacher is trying to help him realize his editing mistakes, she is trying to help his literacy ability.
