Read Malcolm Xs article Learning to Read. Here, Malcolm X discusses his learning of literacy and the literacy sponsors that influenced him. As you continue thinking about the literacy narrative, consider the following questions for discussion:

Who seems to be Malcolm Xs intended audience?

How do you know?

How does Malcolm X define literacy?

What was the particular role for writing that Malcolm X describes in his account of his literacy education?

How do you think it helped him read?

Can you think of ways that writing helped you become a better reader?