I read Student B’s Writing Emotions Essay, here is the feedback I would give to this student: “Hey Student B! For starters, I love your creativity in the emotion you came up with: Gratention. I think we can all agree that writing an interesting hook or pulling your audience into your essay from the first […]
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Enjoyment and Expectations
As I read through student letters at the beginning of the quarter, I noticed how many students claimed they were bad writers but appeared to have a strong grasp on language within the letter itself. Many of the students who claimed that they were strong writers seemed to identify this skill set with a specific […]
Looking Capable (for 11/8/18)
I’m responding here to the last essay in the emotions grouping from Student C. This essay is a great example of written work that is well done. I see excellent connections to multiple secondary sources, self-reflection on the process of writing, and then bringing it together with a personal connection that unites the piece together. […]
Towards De-mystifying Writing
Many students in their original letters stated they weren’t good writers or that writing wasn’t their strong suite. I’ve tried to revisit this notion in mid-term conferences and gauge how students feel about their original statement. While I haven’t gotten through many mid-term conferences yet, many students have said that they simply have not had […]
A Change in Expectations can Make a Considerable Difference
It’s been a steep learning curve for me this past quarter. I initially came into the class determined to be a role model for my students, as someone they can look up to, or at the very least, a positive influence. Instead, I was greeted with a class of reluctant (and often rude) students, so […]