teachers answer

Between four teachers: Sommers, Tinberg, Sanchez, and Rose, each one of them explains how they respond to student’s writings. For example, Sommers argues if teachers should comment or not comment on every little detail in a paper (from commas to paragraphs). If she were to write a comment, she makes sure there is a purpose behind the comment. Tinberg mentions he writes comments on papers to give advice. The grade doesn’t fully depend on how many red-penned side notes are listed; his comments are instrumental. The summative comments are there for a grade while the formative comments are there to help revise. Sanchez likes to give the students explanations for his written comments. He is straightforward and says what the paper is doing and tells how well the student did it. Last but not least, Rose gives compliments to students in a more physical way. He will put an arm around a shoulder and exaggerate on how well the student did in class today.