For a very brief chapter I feel that Chapter 6 had some important insight and reminders for us educators. One concept that I felt was interesting to think about was the idea that for some students an English teacher is their only source for information about how to write in a cohesive manner. Therefore, as future English teachers our job goes far beyond giving out assignments and providing lectures, we must teach.
What is so striking about this concept is that it seems like a no brainer. A teacher…teach? Who knew! However I think Jago manages to compile a few gernal core beliefs that one should consider when attempting to relay information to students:
In order to learn to write, one must write
Authentic tasks and topics generate the most cohesive student writing
Students need both supportive and critical feedback
There is no cohesive writing without revision.
(These four ideas are listed on page 118 in our text)
With these ideas in mind we can better assign tasks that would effectively tie in with each of the concepts. Writing cohesively is a skill that will make each individual stronger, in my own opinion. One can get by with mediocre math skills, and limited knowledge on many things, but how often does one write throughout their life? Constantly! Regardless if its graded, we are all called to write in an educated and knowledgeable manner throughout most of our adolescence and adult life. As Jago states, Cohesive writing matters. Without creating this skill, one will surely fall behind and feel the constant need to catch up. However “with it the world is their oyster” (119).
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