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Discover the Power of Your Story with Betty Tucker

Based on the acclaimed book Don’t Worry About The Mule Going Blind:

This is not just a course… it’s a life-changing experience. Through the real-life memoir and experiences of Betty Tucker, you’ll explore the power of resilience, identity, and self-expression. This program is designed to inspire, challenge, and equip you with practical tools to grow as a reader, writer, and human being.

Perfect for:

Senior High School students (Grades 11–12)
Community College
Adult Education Programs

What You Will Achieve

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Analyze personal narratives as literature.
Explore themes of identity, trauma, literacy, and recovery.
Connect historical contexts to present-day equity discussions.
Develop your voice and storytelling skills to tell your own story with impact.

Resources You’ll Receive

Curriculum Guide (PDF)
Student Workbook (PDF)
Chapter-by-Chapter Discussion Questions (PDF)
Final Project Rubric & Assignment Sheet (PDF)

Learn at Your Own Pace on Teachable

You’ll get full access to the 7-week course, including:

Video guidance from Betty Tucker.
Downloadable lessons.
Practical and reflective activities.

Take the first step toward discovering the power of your own story.
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7-Week Curriculum That Will Change Your Perspective

Week 1: Introduction to Memoir & Author Background

Pre-reading activities, historical context study.
Discussion: What is resilience?

Week 2: Childhood in Belle Glade

Reading: Chapters 1–2
Activity: Create your personal life timeline.

Week 3: Teenage Motherhood & School Challenges

Reading: Chapters 3–4
Essay: Overcoming social judgment.

Week 4: Identity, Family, and Adoption

Reading: Chapters 5–6
Discussion: What makes a family?

Week 5: Literacy as Liberation

Reading: Chapters 7–8
Workshop: Write your literacy autobiography.

Week 6: Standing Up for Yourself

Reading: Chapters 9–10
Group project: Role-play or community campaign.

Week 7: Final Reflections

Final essay: What the Mule Taught Me.
Optional project: Spoken word, podcast, or letter to the author.