Author: jlarsen3

1. In some part of my second body paragraph, one of my peer reviewers suggested that I incorporate/connect Gee and Brandt’s ideas to my own thoughts on the subject before closing the paragraph. Also, around the bottom of the second page I was told to clarify and put the ideas/quotes I used from Alexandra into the beginning of the sentence. Along with the above suggestions, I could also tie some thoughts together from Alexandra, with Gee’s “Mushfake” idea to tie the two together. All in all, my peers didn’t make many suggestions about adding/affirming/challenging, however they encouraged me to incorporate my own ideas on the topic.
2. My peers have written that I have used good quotes and examples form the scholarly texts although I could explain on the quotes a little more, and did a good job summarizing the narratives I used.
3. My peers said nothing about finding other sources, however my SASC instructor suggested reading through the scholarly texts again and look for more ways I can incorporate them into my paper. She suggested I should do the same with the three narratives I chose as well.

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Dear Peer Reviewer,

1. My Question or Issue – “Why don’t students enjoy reading?” The question is clearly stated in my introductory paragraph, in the last sentence transitioning into my first body paragraph. As for help from my peer reviewers, I’m not sure if the question is clear throughout my entire paper or if I run off topic and am just babbling throughout four pages.
2. My Data Shows – that through sponsorship like in The Mean Teacher, having a bad sponsor vs. a good sponsor can alter you outcome in literacy acquisition. My data also shows that certain factors can help you gain literacy acquisition in a Discourse or knock you out of a Discourse like in Comfort, and in Cars Turning Over to The Sun. However I have it stated that these are my findings, I’m not sure if I’m correct with these claims. Help please.
3. I’m Adding to the Scholarly Conversation – I’m not sure if I am even adding anything to this conversation, but I think I could be adding that these students situations are relatable to other students which is why it is common for students to not like reading.
4. I’m Affirming or Challenging a Concept in X – with this part I would like some help from my peers. I don’t think I’m challenging or affirming anything really. I state ideas and claims in my body paragraphs and give examples from the scholarly texts but I feel like my entire paper is a mess.  

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Here in my first body paragraph, I added a sentence that better introduced my claim that went along with the narrative that supported it.

Here in my first to second body paragraphs, I added a transition sentence that leads into my next claim. Then in the beginning of my second body paragraph, I added a sentence that again introduces my next claim and the narrative that supports it.

Here in my second to third body paragraphs, I did the same thing as before where I added a transition sentence that connects my two paragraphs. Then I added another sentence that introduces my last claim with the last narrative I used.

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https://medium.com/rising-cairn/i-dont-read-d90ac3155911#.yqn34ywtn

This narrative goes along with my question on why students don’t like to read. You need to know how to read to get anywhere in life, so why not enjoy it? Although reading assignments in school are tedious and not always the most entertaining, students should still be able to enjoy the wealth of knowledge. To go along with not liking to read, skimming over, and pretending to read will not help you succeed in any way shape or form. Yes, it may help you get by for now, but in the long run it gets you nowhere. I hope more students realize this.

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https://medium.com/rising-cairn/a-writing-struggle-1c0984b0358a#.is2k9l8us

This narrative helps with my questions about students seeking help and with feeling judged… Since when did not knowing something make you dumb or unworthy to be the class? Students should be encouraged to ask questions and seek out answers rather than be judged for only trying to become smarter.

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https://medium.com/rising-cairn/the-year-i-started-to-hate-writing-81ddac5fb086#.3u6f593ds

This narrative helped with my question of why teachers aren’t always helpful. Although it is nice for teachers to be helpful, it is also important for students to be self-sufficient and be able to teach yourself certain topics. Also, some teachers might just be more difficult than others when it comes to their teaching style – so you may want to reach out for extra help.

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https://medium.com/rising-cairn/reading-and-writing-its-a-love-hate-thing-2542b9c9d7d9#.aqy85bk7a

This post here helped me with my question as to why students prefer reading vs. writing or vice versa. When you’re reading, it’s someone else’s creative process that you are reading, you are not creating anything creative. However, when you’re writing, it’s all you. You can create anything you want – for someone else to read. As a writer you have all of the control.

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Throughout this week (so far), I’ve come up with some questions that really puzzle me. 1. Does any student enjoy reading in front of their class or willingly answer questions? I’ve always been curious as to how students can read or answer questions so proudly without hesitation or worry for messing up or being incorrect. 2. Does the structure of a classroom encourage students to open up more? All of my English class experiences have been rows of desks, or groups of desks clumped together, and not one setup has encourage discussion. Fall semester English with Cripps, we had our desks set up as a big circle – everyone was facing each other. This setup seemed to somewhat open up discussion for us, I just want to know if this helps everyone in any other classroom setting. 3. Why do students feel judged in almost every classroom setting? I feel this way. I get nervous answering questions because I don’t want to be incorrect and have the other students think I am stupid or incapable of answering a question. Why is a classroom filled with so much judgement – or thought to be filled with so much judgement. We are here to learn so why don’t we think it’s acceptable to be wrong sometimes? 4. Why do I feel more comfortable answering questions in one class vs. another class? With the courses I’m currently taking, I don’t have confidence in one class vs. a different class, but in the past I’ve had this problem. I would answer questions with ease in one class but struggle to even raise my hand in another. Maybe I felt that there was less judgement in one class, or I just felt more comfortable with the material… is this how all students feel? 5. How do I gain more confidence when it comes to reading/answering questions in class? I think I know the answer to this question though. I think I just need to gain more confidence in myself and realize I’m here to learn, and it’s okay to be wrong. I have to put myself out there and participate more and eventually, maybe answering questions and be willing to read aloud will come easier.

Along with the questions written above, I’ve come up with more questions as well. 1. Why aren’t teachers always as helpful as they should be? I know students are suppose to be self-sufficient and be able to do things on their own, however teachers are suppose to help mold our minds and help us learn. 2. Why are students quick to deny help or not reach out for help? It’s not always easy asking for help but if you need it, get it. 3. Why are students, particularly younger students, mean or shy in the classroom? If a student doesn’t understand something, why is that funny to other students and why should students who need help be afraid to ask for it? 4. Why don’t students realize reading is important? Reading helps you in every aspect – including writing. 5. Why don’t students enjoy reading? Again, it helps you with almost every aspect of life. 6. Why do students prefer reading vs. writing, or vice versa? You need both just as much as the other, so why don’t students like both equally.

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https://medium.com/rising-cairn/alexandra-white-daecc0eed210#.zfvkxqdft

This narrative also gives insight as to why students feel judged in a classroom. Every student wants to be right, so if you give the wrong answer, other students might make fun of you/think you’re dumb. No one wants to feel that kind of judgement from their peers.

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https://medium.com/rising-cairn/a-writing-failure-95c310c03384#.yuvho35xv

This narrative about a writing failure, gives insight to my question about classroom structure. If the classroom is opened up, you may not feel so boxed in by tables and chairs and won’t feel so confined. Also, when it comes to gaining confidence to answer questions, I feel as if teachers graded more on effort instead of just the assignment quality, students wouldn’t be so afraid to speak out.

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