In preparation for Discussion Friday #9 (which happens on Oct. 29), you should read chapters 3, 4, and 5 from James Paul Gee's What Video Games Have to Teach Us about Learning and Literacy. Then, post a comment of approximately 500 words using the form below. Remember that what is called for here is critique, not summary. Do not simply collect your reactions; organize your response into a complete statement with a beginning, middle, and end. The following prompts may help you focus your thoughts, but feel free to take your discussion in any applicable direction you wish. Make certain to cite specific portions of the text to support your ideas.

• How does Gee's material in chapters 3, 4, and 5 develop from chapters 1 and 2?
• How does Gee's discussion of literacy impact this class (which is a writing class)?
• What other readings connect with Gee's book and how?
• What games demonstrate or refute Gee's contentions and how?