I chose a text written by a teacher its called
"What 20 Years Of Research Has Taught Us about The Chronic Effects Of Marijuana" by Alice .G Walton. Im going to pin point some moves that the the teacher used while writing this article.
The first move I noticed that the teacher made was the "Informal Move". I made this move up, I call it the informal move because in the beginning of the article the writer gave the reader some information about how long the study has been going on for. The writer stated "Though researchers have been studying the effects of marijuana for decades, the science has really exploded just in the last 20 years, due in part to better study methods, and also spurred by the growing interest in legalization" (Forbes.com). I think the author might have chosen this move just to give the reader a little insight or evidence of research before the reader dive all the way in to the article. I think that this does a lot for the text be cause you would think a reader would want to know some facts before getting deep into the text. http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2014/10/07/what-20-years-of-research-has-taught-us-about-the-chronic-effects-of-marijuana/#d9f9f52d25df
The second move that I noticed the athuor made ws the "They say" move. I would call this the "They say" move because the author lets the reader know what other researchers has suggested or just letting the reader know the different resources. In the article the writer stated " But the researchers suggest that with increasing legalization should come increasing public awareness of the sometimes-serious effects of chronic use''. The aurthor might have choose this move because its a good way to let the reader know what other researchers think or sugest. This move makes the tex a little more informal. If I was to grade this move I would give it an ''A'' because I think its a important move to make and is helpful for readers.
The third move I have noticed the author has made is called the "bullet point move" . This is a move I made up on my own. I think the author chose this move because its very helpful to break down different points that the writer is trying to make. By doing this I think the reader would get a better understanding in what they are reading. The atuthor chose this move because its easier to comprehend a text that is in bullet points. i would grade this move an "B" because its helpful to use these bullet points but to me, using bullet points is not in a eassy form.
The next move that I noticed the writer made was the "Compare" move. This another move that i have made up on my own. The writer used this move when comparing the acute effects of Marijuana and the chronic effects. The author stated "The acute effects aren’t so bad: No one has ever died from a natural marijuana overdose, the study found. Driving while high on marijuana does seem to double the risk of a car crash, which is of course heightened if there is also alcohol in the system". Then the writer also stated"Marijuana can be addictive. But only for some people. About 10% of all users seem to develop dependence syndrome, and for those who start in adolescence, the number is more like 1 in 6. The author picked this move because its a way to tell the reader the good effects of marijuana and also the bad effects. This is a good way to give the reader insights on both effects.
The final move I noticed in this article is called the "Making concessions while still standing your ground" move. An example of this move is when the writer stated"What’s clear is that marijuana has a number of adverse effects over years of use – in certain people, anyway. What’s not so clear is how policy should be informed by the science. But the researchers suggest that with increasing legalization should come increasing public awareness of the sometimes-serious effects of chronic use''. (forbes.com). The author picked this move because this move tells the reader whats fact and whats not. I give this move an ''C'' because its not really too effective to me as a reader.
All in all these moves helps readers become better writers. If a reader can spot these moves, they are showing growth in thier reading skills. Thes moves are important because you van use these moves when writing an essay of your owns. Spotting moves is a great way to perfect your eassy. Use them!
The second move that I noticed the athuor made ws the "They say" move. I would call this the "They say" move because the author lets the reader know what other researchers has suggested or just letting the reader know the different resources. In the article the writer stated " But the researchers suggest that with increasing legalization should come increasing public awareness of the sometimes-serious effects of chronic use''. The aurthor might have choose this move because its a good way to let the reader know what other researchers think or sugest. This move makes the tex a little more informal. If I was to grade this move I would give it an ''A'' because I think its a important move to make and is helpful for readers.
The third move I have noticed the author has made is called the "bullet point move" . This is a move I made up on my own. I think the author chose this move because its very helpful to break down different points that the writer is trying to make. By doing this I think the reader would get a better understanding in what they are reading. The atuthor chose this move because its easier to comprehend a text that is in bullet points. i would grade this move an "B" because its helpful to use these bullet points but to me, using bullet points is not in a eassy form.
The next move that I noticed the writer made was the "Compare" move. This another move that i have made up on my own. The writer used this move when comparing the acute effects of Marijuana and the chronic effects. The author stated "The acute effects aren’t so bad: No one has ever died from a natural marijuana overdose, the study found. Driving while high on marijuana does seem to double the risk of a car crash, which is of course heightened if there is also alcohol in the system". Then the writer also stated"Marijuana can be addictive. But only for some people. About 10% of all users seem to develop dependence syndrome, and for those who start in adolescence, the number is more like 1 in 6. The author picked this move because its a way to tell the reader the good effects of marijuana and also the bad effects. This is a good way to give the reader insights on both effects.
The final move I noticed in this article is called the "Making concessions while still standing your ground" move. An example of this move is when the writer stated"What’s clear is that marijuana has a number of adverse effects over years of use – in certain people, anyway. What’s not so clear is how policy should be informed by the science. But the researchers suggest that with increasing legalization should come increasing public awareness of the sometimes-serious effects of chronic use''. (forbes.com). The author picked this move because this move tells the reader whats fact and whats not. I give this move an ''C'' because its not really too effective to me as a reader.
All in all these moves helps readers become better writers. If a reader can spot these moves, they are showing growth in thier reading skills. Thes moves are important because you van use these moves when writing an essay of your owns. Spotting moves is a great way to perfect your eassy. Use them!
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