Writing as Participation

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Writing 

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As Participation

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We are all part of discourse communities

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James Gee (1948-Present)

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All literacy takes place in discourse communities.

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No discourse community is free from political, social, and environmental influence.

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A-identities = shared experiences.  

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These are chosen by individuals.

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These are discourse communities.

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We all possess "A" identities

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Writing is a literacy.

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These identities involve literacies

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Writing can create a shared community of discourse in the classroom. One that students want to be part of.  It all depends on how it is used by the instructor/teacher!