1. Tuesday August 23, 2016

2. Jim Burke’s Memoir

3. 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.

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

5. 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.”

6. 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.