Culture of Literacy

Every family sees and values literacy differently. Through Amy Johnson's article, I learned that literacy affects several aspects of one's life. We might not realize we are carrying this influence around but we take this everywhere we go. I learned that I use literacy throughout my everyday life just like the Jones family.

Interactional: Writing letters or sending postcards is a wonderful example of interactional literacy. Even though this is not practiced as often, I would personally prefer receiving a letter in the mail instead of a text message.

Instrumental: Just like the Jones family, I use magazines to share new ideas with family members. I share workouts, recipes, and craft ideas with my sister all the time. I have a hard time remembering anything if its not in print, thats why I like having magazines with me wherever I go.

News-Related: Gathering information from a newspaper is a great way to know what is happening in the community. Sometimes information can be found in a newspaper but not in the news on television. It is also a great way of keeping information that is important to you for years to come.

Educational: I would not be in college without books. It would be difficult to remember large amounts of information without reading. I find it hard to imagine going long periods of time without reading something.