Proposes an alternative pedagogy and curriculum to one implied by the text, "Ways of Reading," which provides a set of difficult, theoretical texts for writing classes. Suggests that teachers should learn something of the student's world as the student learns of the teacher's. (TB)

Describes a utopic vision of the classroom conditions under which grades are no longer necessary. Critiques the specific practice of grading students' essays. Argues that grading student essays is not necessary to grading their performance in a given course. Shows how this can be done practically. (HB)