Discussion Quesion 2

     Student knowledge of an authentic or real audience, to me, refers to knowing that the readers are their peers or classmates.  This statement assumes that because they know the readers are like themselves, that they will apply more effort than if the teacher is the only reader.  I can see this being true and false.  Students who have things in common, or have a connection, will probably feel more free to express ideas and try new things.  I could see a student not being afraid of being wrong or incorrect if the reader is not just the teacher.  However, they may be more fearful of criticism or rejection too, espcially a student who is struggling to fit in elsewhere in school or activities.