Malcolm X.

As a group we discussed how the Malcom X reading relates to our first unit, as well as our thoughts on the reading.  First of all the story talks about an educational experience that Malcom X had during his years in prison.  He tells a detailed story that provides a vivid picture in the readers head of what he felt and thought at the time, as well as including ways that this experience has affected him sense happening.  Malcom also includes some information about the building and a little bit of history behind why the prison had so many books.  This helps the reader to believe his story and definitley grasps their attention.  One thing that was interesting from this story was the impact that the experience had on him, and how his new teachings changed his life.  This would be great to mention in our own papers...How did my educational experience change me?  What was the result of this experience?  What did I learn From it?  Is the reader going to learn anything from my experience?  Malcom begins his piece with some backstory, such as how he was a hustler and could write without using slang,  He finished his piece by telling the audience that he is a different man and his interests have changed.  What we can take away from this is that in our own paper it would be good to tell the reader who you were before your experience, and how it changed you.  I personally liked this story a lot because I have always been an avid reader, so hearing storys where the world of books is opened up to someone has always been special.