I like the strategies that Gilmore gives throughout the chapter and agian, I don't like that he is so light hearted about the situation. I do have to agree that I am dreading the days that I have to go home and read one hundred five paragraph essays, but I hope to give my students enough time in class to perfect their papers and by the time that I get them they are not dry, but full of life and energy. I understand that I am very idealistic, but I think that with the right amount of planning and time management I can do pretty much anything with my class.
As far as his strategies go, I find that they do seem pretty useful and they will more than likely help me out, but I also agree with his assessments of introductions and conclusions. I don't think that English teachers really teach the importance of these and how they can really hurt a paper if they are not written well. That is also something that I want to emphasize with my students; the importance of every piece of an essay and the effects it can have on your grade.
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