young and dyslexic Flashcards
what is the text about
how Zephaniahs childhood was affected by dyslexia and how it shaped his identity
what are the 4 key themes
1) challenging stereotypes
2) overcoming adversity
3) education systems failures
4) inspiration and advocacy
what does the title show
his target audience of children and young adults
why does he use inclusive language such as ‘us’ and ‘we’
to create a sense of unity and belonging
rule of 3 ‘no compassion, no understanding and no humanity’ shows
highlights the education systems failures to accommodate for children’s needs
imperatives such as ‘don’t be heavy on yourself shows’
having dyslexia is not something to worry about and does not define a person
declarative language shows
he has always known who he is even if people miss judged him
