Title: Discussion Forum Description: Module Nine
Course: Manufacturing Language Arts > Section: Learning Modules

Len and KeShaun have just been hired by the Detroit Manufacturing Company. They are excited about their new jobs. They will be converting brand new cars into taxis. Both Len and KeShaun love cars, and they see this new job as a great opportunity for them.

Len and KeShaun first met each other at the local adult education center. They attended the same program and both earned their GED diploma at the same time. Although they enjoyed going to class, Len and KeShaun are glad that they will not have to write essays anymore. They really disliked the writing assignments that they had to do for their teacher. In fact, Len states that he is never, ever going to have to write again.

Len’s and KeShaun’s new boss, Simon, overhears their conversation. Simon overhears their conversation. Simon looks at both young men and smiles. He tells them that they will be writing every day for the rest of their lives. Len and KeShaun are puzzled. Why would they need to write if they are not attending school any longer?

On the discussion board, create an initial post by responding to two of the first three questions along with the fourth question.

1. What do you think Simon meant when he said Len and KeShaun would have to write every day?
2. What kinds of writing would be required of someone working in a shop that converted cars into taxicabs?
3. How did you use writing this past week in your daily life outside this course?
4. Can you think of a job that does not require an employee to write? If so, write down what that job is and explain why it does not require writing.

After you have crafted your initial post, read over your fellow students’ posts. See if you can add or comment on anything they wrote. And, try to think of ways that the jobs they noted might actually have writing. Respond to at least two posts.