Category: Topic 1: Literacy
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Discourses and Multiple Literacies
Literacy is discussed in both of the articles in different ways. One is focused on English in general and the other is focused on school.
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Discourses
Primary you have from the start while secondary is all your interests. Dominate gains status while nondominat is just for fun.
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My Voice In Writing
Finding a personal writing style makes life easier. Here are some things that helped me and continue to help me find mine.
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Wk 2: Discourses
A simple analysis with examples of both James Paul Gee’s and Gail Hawisher & Cynthia Selfe’s articles on discourse and discourse communities.
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Literacy Writing
The Different types of literacy from two different sources when it comes to how people can communicate with language and they would function in this world.
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First Person Pronouns in Writing – A Retrospective.
A retrospective look at first-person pronoun use in writing, how the way it’s taught (or not) impacts writers, and if it should be allowed.
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Discourse Communities and Discourse – An Analysis.
A look at discourse, discourse communities, pedagogies, teaching the differences between them, and how they all tie together.
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The importance of Personal writing
Despite what we’ve been previously taught, using I is a perfectly fine to use, within reason. A first person view is even sometimes preferred in writing.
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Why “I” can be important in writing.
Kate McKinney Maddalena’s view on why using “I” is important and a college students take on personal experience in papers.
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We Should Not Incorporate “I” in formal Writing?
Students should discover their unique voice and style in writing to stand out, resonate with readers, and communicate effectively. So, go find that voice!