Alex Gilkerson
ENG 1510
9-14-12
IWA
Peter Elbow’s article is explaining the differences there are when using a voice in a writing. Whilst reading his article, I noticed that he contradicts himself quite a bit. For instance, he explains how important it is to use a voice in every aspect of writing. Then later in the passage he says that you should use very little voice when teaching someone to write. It just doesn’t make any sense to me. Also he writes that all kids should be taught one, very strict way and should have set ways to write. I really disagree with that statement. If you are only letting students think and write one way then they won’t learn any new strategies or what works for them. If the strategy he gives them doesn’t work, then they are basically screwed. If you don’t let them think for themselves they won’t be creative and learn new things. Learning new ways to study and write are an important role in learning. By limiting them like this, it completely takes it away. The only real thing I agreed with is using voice in your writings. It gives it our own ideas so the readers can see where your coming from. Just like in the Stephen King article, he tells what the paper will be about then talks about himself so you know where he is coming from and past experiences. Overall, I didn’t agree with Peter Elbow and I feel I would personally not get along with him in person.
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