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Tuesday August 23, 2016

Jim Burke’s Memoir

Jim Burke’s Memoir BIOGRAPHY Burke is an American author who has written over a dozen books on the American education system and English literacy. He currently resides in San Francisco where he teaches English to high school students.

Reading: Jim Burke’s Memoir As we read Jim Burke, think about how his story may relate to you or someone you know.

Reflection: Jim Burke’s Memoir “I still lacked a full understanding of the purpose of education” “I thought you went to college to make money” “The story ends where it began: students much like myself… not knowing how to ‘do school’ … and all of them wanting the same thing—success in school and in life.”

Reflection: Quick Write (3 minutes) Jim Burke’s Memoir Take one experience from Jim Burke’s memoir and explain how it relates to your own experiences in school.