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Answer question 1 on page 424 of Writing About Writing (at the end of Wardle’s article): “Drawing on Wardle (who cites Wenger), what are the three ways that newcomers try to belong in a new community? Give a specific example to illustrate each ‘mode of belonging.’ Then consider why a newcomer might choose not to participate in some aspect of a new community.” The three ways are Engagement, Imagination and Alignment. Engagement is when a new comers inter acts with one of the older members of a group, to try to learn the ropes. Imagination is when a new comer brings new ideas to the group, they try to be engaged with the group. Alignment is when a new comer is trying to figure out the boundaries with the older member of the group. A new comer might choose not to participate because they feel like they do not yet belong to the group. They are afraid they might not fit in with everyone else. Answer question 6 on page 424 of Writing About Writing (at the end of Wardle’s article): “Th...

Answer question 1 on page 317 of Writing About Writing (at the end of Mirabelli’s article): “How does Mirabelli begin his article? What can you infer from it about his intended audience(s) and purpose(s) from the way he begins? What are the effects for his audience of the way he begins?”         I think he starts out his article good, he gives the name of the website, so if you wanted too you can go to that website and see it for yourself. He gives examples of the hate mail posted abut serves at restaurants. He gives both the good and bad emails received. I think it effects his audience is a good way because he gives them a situation that almost everyone can relate to. Answer question 7 on page 317 of Writing About Writing (at the end of Mirabelli’s article): “Do you now or have you ever participated in a discourse community that is strongly stereotyped in the ways that restaurant work is stereotyped (for example, a football team or sorority)? Wh...

What do you think, currently, about the primary threshold concept for this project unit? (“Writing helps people make meaning and get things done, but there are always constraints.”) What do you think it means? Have you thought about this concept before reading about it in our textbook? If so, in what terms, or in what way, have you thought about this idea? I agree with this concept. I think that writing can be very affective but I think some areas are left out, and this is where this concept can help to cover those areas. I think it means that we can come up with a creative way to present an idea or message to a group of people that everyone will understand.  I have never thought of this idea before taking this class. Answer question 1 from page 406 of Writing About Writing (at the end of Kain and Wardle’s introduction to activity theory): “Explain in your own words what an activity system is, and give three examples of activity systems with which you are fami...

Now that this unit is nearing its end, reflect on your understanding, throughout the term so far, of the term “literacy sponsorship” and its related concepts. Provide your revised definition/understanding of the term “literacy sponsor” and its elements. How does literacy sponsorship apply to you? Be specific where possible, including references to course readings, examples, or other information to support your ideas. I never viewed literacy sponsorship the way I do now. I know know that literacy sponsorship can be viewed in a variety of ways. It can be from people who want you to succeed to institutions that you work for, like the military, that want you to succeed.  This term applies to me in more ways than i thought. As i did the lessons in this unit it became more apparent to me that I have had a few literacy sponsors in my life. When I had to come up with a list of sponsors or write  a paper on my literacy sponsorships. When i read the story of Malcom X, I coul...

Answer question 5 from page 170 of  Writing About Writing  (at the end of Young’s argument against code switching): “Young argues that asking black students to use a different language at school than they do at home is a form of racial segregation. Explain this argument.” Do you agree? Why or why not? I will say that i agree with his point. From my experiences with this, not in school but at work, sometimes  it is easier for blacks to communicate using a different language. I have seen positive outcomes and hostile situation defused by black's using their " home language". I also think that in schools it need to be taught, but there needs to be a understanding on it from all parties involved, weather its the students or teachers.  Answer question 2 from page 243 of  Writing About Writing   (at the end of Pasqualin’s narrative): “Earlier, we asked you to mark places where Pasqualin references other readings in this book. Go back to your mark...

Which of the readings for this lesson stood out most to you? You might choose a reading because you relate to it. You might choose a reading by an author whose experiences especially contrast with your own. You might choose a reading that provided a special understanding of literacy sponsorship—or another idea—for you. You might choose a reading for another reason altogether. In any case, tell us about your reaction to this reading. The story that stuck out to me was the Dora Lopez story. This story reminds me that hard work will pay off. She proved that through hard work from her and her family that you can over come challenges. She did not have the expensive gadgets or anything like that. She got government-sponsored youth programs and more.( page 80). Reminds me of some of the struggle some many people may face today. Answer question 2 from page 104 of Writing About Writing (at the end of Cisneros’s narrative): “Cisneros’s father supported her in attending college, but for ...