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Literary Sponsors Of Literacy, By Deborah Brandt

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The Importance of Literary Sponsorship Within her article, Sponsors of Literacy, Deborah Brandt asserts that everyone’s literary abilities are in some way shaped by a type of literary sponsor. These so called sponsors can be found in an abundance of forms, whether it be institutions, life changing events, or more commonly other people. My experiences comply with the information that Brandt has gathered regarding how the presence of a strong and positive literary sponsor in someone's life can work to nurture both reading and writing skills. The limitation or lack of a sponsor can lead to an overall negative perception of the subject, but having the influence of one can serve to positively change the way we interact with literacy, and better …show more content…

I have been fortunate to be born into a family who not only have an extensive educational background, but are also kind and nurturing in every aspect of my life with learning. Time and time again, my parents have worked to illustrate the significant impact that a good education can have on my own life, both now and in the future, and greatly encouraged me to pursue a college degree. Even though I initially showed very little potential in school, my parents did not care as much about the letter grade as they did my own happiness. Their only wish was for me to find a subject that I loved, and follow the passion it sparked within …show more content…

I didn’t have the heart to tell my parents what happened, in fear that they would be just as disappointed. My parents eventually confronted me after the school had called in concern for my well being, since I had missed so class. I confessed what had happened, and how I was too ashamed and afraid to go back to the classroom to face Shelley-Barnes and my fellow classmates. However, instead of being disappointed, they were furious at what my teacher had said. Every night my parents and I worked together to prepare for the AP exam, and by the time Spring came around, I was ready to prove to Shelley-Barnes just how much she had underestimated

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