Analysis Of Peter Smagorinsky's Size Matters

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Peter Smagorinsky’s article, Size Matters (2011), argues that class size does matter. He supports his argument by comparing the difference in the amount of time each student gets to spend with their teacher when class sizes are increased. Smagorinsky shows this by providing statistics on increasing class sizes in order to educate readers of the time that is required outside of the classroom to help students become better writers. The intended audience for this article is everyone in an effort to explain that increased class sizes not only affect students but also teachers. This article compels me to think of my personal thoughts about increased class sizes and the fact that I can relate to the writer as a student. As a student, I yearn for