I chose this option

Option Three: Position on Acceptability of English Variations in Student Writing

Many of the readings in this unit argue that native-like use of English may not be an appropriate target for some English learners. Sung (2013), for example, found that students had different ideal pronunciation models and that speakers preferences for English pronunciation may be a reflection of the kinds of identity they would like to project (p. 20). Writing can also be said to have an accent, and English as an additional language (EAL) writers may sound different from first language (L1) English writers. Write a position paper for University of Arizona professors, in which you discuss whether or not nonnative English variations (e.g., nondominant spelling, vocabulary, grammar) should be considered acceptable in student writing. Support your position by drawing on readings from this unit of the course as well as your personal experience and/or goals as an EAL writer.

Complete this activity and submit it to the corresponding folder on the D2L. Assignments page before class on Thursday, November 2 nd. Question 1. Read through the Project 2 Guidelines one more time. There are three options for the assignment. Which option will you choose? Why did you select this option? Question 2. What is your main argument for this essay? Write one or two sentences that explain your main argument clearly. This will become your thesis statement. Question 3. Paraphrase two key ideas from a reading from unit 2 that you might use to support your argument. To paraphrase means to explain in your words. Practice using an APA in-text citation for each paraphrase. Key idea \#1: Key idea #2 : Why will these key ideas be helpful to support your essay's main argument? Question 4. Briefly explain two specific experiences from your personal life that you might use to support your argument in this paper