Instruction
`The Human Cost of an Illiterate Society` (766-73) by Jonathon Kozol
What effects of illiteracy does Kozol outline in his essay? What historical figures does Kozol reference and to what effect? What aspects of illiteracy does Kozol highlight and emphasize that you were unaware of prior to reading this essay? Explore one of the situations/examles Kozol presents. Have you personally seen any effects of illiteracy in your life or community? What measures might be taken to deal with illiteracy in society? Explore the title of Kozol's essay; what are the implications of a `human cost` in relationship to the `illiterate society?`