In this assignment, you will help continue the conversation on the teaching and

In this assignment, you will help continue the conversation on the teaching and

In this assignment, you will help continue the conversation on the teaching and /or use of language varieties in the classroom by writing a letter to Stanley Fish (author of What should Colleges Teach? Pt 3) and bring to his attention an additional perspective (Teaching Standard English: Whose Standard?). The main goal in the letter is not to make an argument in favor or against Fish’s position, or to make a new argument- though these may be aspects of the letter – but to pose questions and identify new connections that may help the author either build upon their idea or to rethink a particular position or point.
To do this, your task is to:
– Bring to the author’s attention another perspective on the teaching and/or use of language varieties in the classroom.
– Offer how the supplementary perspective suggests ways of extending or rethinking the author’s position
**Requirements***
1. A letter formatted like a business letter (excluding addresses) and written directly to Stanley Fish.
– An introduction that explains to Fish that you have read their essay, create goodwill with them even if you disagree with their position, and explain your purpose in writing them ( to bring to their attention another perspective)
– A summary of their position. Show Fish that you have carefully read and considered their argument. Be sure to employ both paraphrase and quoting.
– Summarize the supplementary perspective, being sure to show how it adds support or challenges Fish or Young’s position. Be sure to paraphrase and quote key passages.
– Build upon the supplementary perspective, conclude with questions or suggestions that aim to help Fish build upon their argument or to rethink a key idea.