Liz Murray, from Homeless Teenager to Harvard
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- Short version: ★★★★☆
- Long version: ★★★☆☆
This reading
material is about Liz Murray who succeeded to overcome her dark teenage periods
and is well known for the book “Homeless to Harvard” (The original title:
Breaking Night). She is a good guide for students who are suffering from many
problems like studying, family, friends, money, etc. And she can be a good
model for students in that she overcame her troubles by her strong will and
efforts.
1.This will be both in-class (pre-reading,
while-reading) and out-class (post-reading) activity.
2. Students can understand the story of Liz
Murray.
3.The reading materials are two in this
reading activity, considering students’ level and schemata.
1) Short
version:
This is for students who already know the detailed story by reading
her book or movie. Or this is also for some students who have difficulty in
reading long texts.
2) Long
version:
This is for students who want to read long story, or want to know more
detailed story of Liz’s life.
4. Students will read extensively about Liz’s story. And they will also
learn ‘appreciation’ reading skill in
post-reading activity.
1) Pre-reading:
Students will watch the video clip first.
This video clip is an interview with the Liz Murray about her teenager life.
Teacher can provide English subtitles of the video for students.
Video Title: Homeless to
Harvard: Liz Murray Shares Her Compelling Story with Utah Youth
2) While-reading
Students can choose one of two text version
according to their interesting, schemata or reading proficiency level.
(1) Short
version: http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/25-Years-of-Saying-Thank-You/6
3)
Post-reading (short writing activity / out-class)
There will be homework after reading text.
Students have to write a letter for the writer, Liz Murray, assuming that
she will be a counselor for them.
- guideline 1: The contents should include your own
troubles and
reaction for her story or life.
- guideline 2: You have to write 5-7
sentences. If you want
to write in Korean, you have to write
more than 10
sentences.
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