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Jake Herron
Nancy Roche
Writing 1010-013
18 September 2014
The Secrets of Literacy
Many different writers have different viewpoints of literacy. This article tries to bring to
knowledge the truth about literacy. There are many different ways to use literacy and that is
why it is commonly misused. Literacy then, is not simply what is said or written, but also what
is expressed or assumed within contextual and ideological systems related to a particular event
(Barton 3) Literacy is misunderstood and often used incorrectly by those who dont
understand it.
James Gee is brought up a lot in this article for his uses and knowledge of literacy. He
uses it correctly by establishing a mood that is felt through his writing. Literacy focuses on more
than just writing, it focuses a lot on what is taking place or the activity (Barton 2) The focus
depends a lot on the setting. For instance, in an educational setting, the primary focus would
probably be on reading or writing, or what is being expressed in the setting. Literacy is not an
easy concept to understand, but the best way to fully understand it, is to notice it in settings you
are placed in.

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Jake Herron
Nancy Roche
Writing 1010-013
30 September 2014
Literacy Practices Barton and Hamilton
Thesis: Literacy practices are the way the language is used for each person.
1: The key word in literacy practice is practice. It is a form of repetition until it is a
common thing.
2: There are many different forms of literacy according to your practice.
3: Literacy practices are in everyday life and can be routines that one follows throughout
the day.
4: Domains are a broader form of literacy practices. There can be different practices in
each domain.
Conclusion: Literacy Practices are all different. But are all related through literacy, depending on
what your practice is.