Writing about Writing

What do you think, currently, about the primary threshold concept for this project unit? This question also states, "why are there always restraints?" This is an interesting way to think. They are completely right about this idea though. It makes sense that there are always going to be restraints for writing, you have restraints for everything. It will depend on the type of writing you are doing, but ultimately you will always have restraints.  What in your words is an activity system and what are three that you know of? An activity system is something set up with a goal or purpose in mind. Some of the systems I can think of are: Churches:  These are set up with a goal to teach about Jesus. They use the Bible and preachers to help spread the word about Him to the different people.  Schools:  Schools are set up to teach children and young adults. Their goal is to cram as much information into our small heads as they can in the few years we are there. This is all...

This section has been interesting because it has made me think a little more about the people who have helped me in the past. This concept of literacy sponsors affects me in every way possible. I would not be able to do nearly any of the different skills and types of things I can currently do if it were not for literacy sponsors. These sponsors have played a crucial role in my life. I believe that a literacy sponsor is someone who has taught or influenced any part of your life. Whether it is something in the English class that you have learned, or even just cleaning your bathroom, if someone has taught you something you could consider them your literacy sponsor. I think of a literacy as anything you are good at. Whether it is a sport, music, particular school subject, or just a random talent like breathing fire. Someone always has to teach you this particular subject, these are your literacy sponsors.

Different language type at home vs. school. I think this type of thing is a tricky thing to talk about, especially nowadays. I think the biggest way to solve it if you are really that concerned about it is to do one way of talking for everyone. If you are going to do something for Black kids, you had better do it for the Asian and Indian kids. If you only do it for one culture or race, yes, it is definitely racism. So either choose one side or another. Why were there references in the reading? I think he used them to connect with other people and how they think. This shows that some people think similarly and people are not always different. This also shows that people have similar code to others. When the writer references others he is just showing how he has the same or similar code. Have you ever had a job that required specialized language, if so how did you learn it? I can not say I have had a job that required a specialized language, what I can say is that I had a job tha...