Tuesday August 23,

2016

Jim Burkes Memoir

Jim Burkes 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.

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

Reflection:
Jim Burkes 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 thingsuccess in school and
in life.

Reflection: Quick Write (3 minutes)

Jim Burkes Memoir

Take one experience from Jim Burkes

memoir and explain how it relates to your
own experiences in school.