Annotated Bibliography: Marita's Bargain '

Annotated Bibliography

Gladwell, Malcolm. “Marita’s Bargain.” Collections, edited by Beers, Hougen & Jago et al., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015, PP. 3-14.

In the research it argues that low income student are less likely to succeed in school than their wealthy counterparts. Gladwell believes in order to succeed you need to stay in school longer. He claims that summer vacation harms student learning because low income students show less growth after summer than wealthy students. He also argues that KIPP’s schedule helps student stay organized throughout their day. The author gathered this information from research led by Johns Hopkins University sociologist karl Alexander. He also got information by interviewing a KIPP student. This research

is meant for low income students who are struggling in school. Marita's Bargain uses charts to figure out date while “Raising Smart Kids,” uses no charts. Another difference is that “Marita's Bargain is about success in school, while “Raising Smart Kids is about motivation. To conclude this research shows that low income students do worse in school than wealthy students.
Dweck. Carol S.. “Raising Smart Kids.” Collections, edited by Beers, Hougen, Jago et al., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015, PP. 21-26.
In the article it argues that praising Children born abilities can prevent them living up to their full potential.

Dweck also argues that attributing poor performance to lack of ability depresses motivation more than belief that lack of effort is to blame. Another argument is that persistent students look at failures as mistakes that need to be fixed. Dweck gathered his information by studies from different universities and fro 373 students that were monitored for two years into their transition into Junior High school. This article is meant for students that lack intelligence and ability in school to motivate them to give more effort in school. Just like Marita's Bargain both articles promote that education is important. Both articles have ways that students can become successful in school. In conclusion students with lack of motivation need to learn that mon ones is born smart, but they need to work hard to become

smart.
Mad Hot Ballroom. Directed by Marilyn Agrelo, Paramount Classics, 2005.
In the documentary it informs us that finding success is achieved by doing something you enjoy and do well.

Agrelo’s documentary also show that people can change if they do activities, like dancing. The documentary also shows that competition can motivate students to do well. Agrelo gathered all of his information by gathering the students, teachers, and parents opinions through a documentary. The documentary is meant for low income students and students who struggle with their education. It is also meant for teacher, single parents to see how to support their kids. Both Mad Hot Ballroom and Marita’s Bargain show that extracurricular activity can help students succeed. Mad Hot Ballroom used dance as an extracurricular activity to help students while Marita’s used play a musical instrument. In conclusion success can be found in education through extracurricular activities.

Tough, Paul. “Kewauna’s Ambition”. Collections: Closer Reader. edited by Beers, Hougen & Jago et al., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015, PP.

3-6.
In the article a girl of color goes to school to get an education. The problem that the Kewauna faces is that she comes from a poor background meaning she would need extra help in school. The author Tough gathered this information by interviewing Kewauna about her struggle to obtain an education. This article is meant for low income students and students of different races. Kewauna’s Ambition and A Right to Choose Single Sex Education promote way to find success in education. To conclude life might get difficult but there is always a way to succeed.
Hutchison, Kay Bailey & Mikulski, Barbara. “A Right To Choose Single Sex Education”. Collections: Close Reader. Edited by Beers, Hougen & Jago et al., Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015, PP. 7-10
In the article some people believe single sex schools are helpful for students. There's is both pros and cons to single sex schools. Hutchison and Mikulski gathered their information through studies from schools who have implement single sex education. This article is meant for students and parents who want information about single sex education. There difference between Kewauna’s Ambition and A Right To Choose Single Sex Education is that one gets information from one student, while there other gathers it through multiple studies. In conclusion studies have shown that single sex schools work, but it is not meant for everyone.