- Read: They Say, I Say (pp. 55-68) on “I Say” and for Journal # 11 make observations or connections between 2 of the 3 authors: Gee, Williams, or Alexander. Aim for 3 CONCRETE connections/observations which isolate particularly potent moments in these texts.
- A connection I was able to make was between Alexander and Williams. They both recognize that literacy narratives can be shown as someone’s identity. The literacy narratives mirror what type of person the student is and what possible struggles they have had in their academic life. Gee believes that Discourses are an Identity kit and I strongly consider that there is a connection between Discourse and literacy narratives.
2. Another connection I am making is between Alexander and Gee. Alexander states the concept of master narratives and little narratives. Gee theory of the primary Discourse and secondary Discourses to me are like master narratives and little ones from Alexander. The master narratives are like primary discourses and the little ones are similar to secondary Discourses. Once you master the primary Discourse or master narrative you unlock the ability to see things deeper and understanding and learned little narratives and a secondary discourse.
3. Lastly I see connection again between Alexander and Gee. Gee states that you can receive power and goods from acquiring a secondary discourse. With these goods you are able to grow in your discourse and make strives towards mastership. Alexander believes that to gain power and success you need to have an acceptable understanding in literacy.
