I find writing entertaining when you can write about anything. It's a moment to vent and get some emotions out without having to share to another person.
I have no problem with writing. I won't say I write for fun, but I have no issues writing. I do feel that sometimes we are overkilling our students with the amount of writing, often times necessary. But I understand that sometimes we are filling up time by making students write.
I love writing. I think it is a positive outlet and a very personal form of expression. I find that any time I am overwhelmed or stressed, by simply sitting down and journaling, I immediately feel better. Not only do I love writing, but I love consuming the writing of others. I find the different styles and pictures that writers paint to be fascinating.
I try to instill in the students the importance of writing and the therapeutic benefits it holds. We journal regularly in my classroom. I believe that the students enjoy the time they spend writing and are better learning coping mechanisms and practices.
My feelings on writing is that is essential for the 21st century learner. Being able to articulate through writing is skill that all members of society should be able to do, in order to help communicate with the world wide community.
Writing is cathartic and it must be practiced as a staff and with students. When we align our writing expectations through common rubrics our studebts will rise!!!
My feelings about writing depends on my mood and the topic. Journal writing and other informal writing can be therapeutic because it is a positive way to express your thoughts and feeling. Academic writing, however, can be stress inducing. Sometimes the topic is not engaging which makes the process burdensome. Also, often academic writing is often high stakes for the class.
I love to journal and write about my own experiences, challenges, and thoughts. I would assume there are many students that feel the same way. Getting students to write about themselves first may open them up to writing more in general.
I enjoy writing when it comes out of me. I see it as a great way to reflect on life events, choices, and anything really. But I have not written for personal purposes in a really long time. Sometimes I enjoy writing for academic purposes, but most of the time I see academic papers as something I have to do.
When I ponder the act of writing, I immediately think of Red Smith's intense quote: "Writing is easy. You just open a vein and bleed." This statement is so brilliant because it shows how the act of writing is quite simple, but simultaneously can be quite gut-wrenching, draining, and dangerous. When a person immerses themselves in a writing project, he or she becomes vulnerable as they open themselves up to the world and put their words out there for appreciation and/or criticism. No matter the response, I can't think of a better way to spend my free time than to write poems, articles, and, as you all know, emails!
One needs to be in a quiet place and must have plenty of imagination when writing. But we as educators must go and revisit the basic writing grammar skills at at least at the beginning of each semester.
My feelings about writing are that it is a medium to communicate to others and to oneself in such a versatile manner. Writing can serve as a means to reflect and assess one's self. Writing can also be used to inform others of opinions, facts, and stories. It is a canvas for the imagination.
I love to write! Having the opportunity to create and/or communicate with words is quite an awesome feeling. The love of words and the writing process were some of the things that triggered my pursuit of English as a major in college. Powerful writing is a reflection of powerful thinking, and I hope I can transfer my passion to my students!
I think writing can be a great way to help us identify what we know. When we put our thoughts into writing it allows us to think more deeply about ourselves or whatever the topic may be. I became a much more stronger writing during my undergraduate experience and actually began to enjoy writing. Prior to college, I never enjoyed writing very much unless it was creative writing. I also never felt like a very confident writer during high school and felt that I was not properly prepared before going to college.
My feelings are that writing should always have an enjoyable nature. Too many tests, essays and writing assessments can make students write in a very industrial fashion. I always provide students with opportunities to enjoy what they write about and a voice. Students need to feel ownership and attachment to what they write about.
I believe writing is very important for our students. Our students enjoy writing to each other; they are constantly passing notes in school. They do not seem to have the same feelings for academic writing.
Writing can be cathartic, informative and illustrative. While our students may not be the most enthusiastic about writing, we need to ensure that our students continue to practice writing so they can be prepared for high school and beyond.
Writing can be healing for me, when I'm trying to let stuff go, process, etc. Narratives are important. Academic writing for me can be more challenging, so I'm trained to totally omit the narrative voice which in some ways can be dehumanzing to the individual. I am realizing however that I do have to gain literacy skills to teach writing. Right now I am focused onscaffolding documentation annotations before even focusing on writing.
I agree with Mr. Ramos. I enjoy writing when I can write what I want to write about. When forced to write, it's challenging to focus and respond to the prompt. I think writing becomes easier when there's a discussion that can guide me through writing.
Geez, I think I only write logistical planning things and IMPORTANT EMAILS. My husband however spends hours researching and writing comment responses to facebook arguments. I tell him it's a huge waste of time but I guess that's what we want our kids to do right? Research, quote, write well thought out arguments. I wonder if there's a any way to use interesting facebook threads for a writing lesson
Prior to college, writing was one of my most despised activities. Writing always seemed like a task with a multitude of rules and expectations that I likened to a hill that I would never be able to climb. It was not until my undergrad English 103 course, Argumentative Writing, that I learned that the basis for my writing should be my opinion backed up by evidence on how I formed that opinion. This knowledge freed me to be creative with my writing. I then put the mechanics of writing as a second note to my completed composition. I learned that without content, the mechanics are useless. I still heavily focus on mechanics, but just place it second to my content. I know see writing as one of my strong skills. I love writing and look forward to communicating through that avenue.
While scientific writing can be quite structured in its nature, I have my advisory students perform a "free-writing" session after the silent reading portion of the day (once a week.) Not only is it a way to constantly assess their writing skills (and get a glimpse into their social and family lives), its a means for them to be able to express themselves in ways that they might not normally be able to. I think its a necessity to have an outlet in which to express the inner conflicts (and/or creative thought) that some of these students wrestle with, unbeknownst to us.
Writing is an essential skill necessary for succeeding in the 21st century. Writing is both an art and a science. Writing is something many of our students struggle with, and many complain about having to practice writing.
Writing takes me to another world. I am passionate about writing, and once I start I can't stop. Stream of consciousness is my expertise and I am killing my students with writing. They are used to 5 sentences in one paragraph, and I get annoyed when I hear that because it's not about sentences, it's about your thoughts, your ideas, your skills, your effort, opinions, enjoyment etc.... so my students are learning that writing is NOT about how many sentences but the topic they are writing about and to take ownership of it.
It's work! It's hard to overcome our vestigial caveman (or -woman) and get things down in words. It's not always a matter of expressing what you feel or think; instead it can be the best way to figure out what your thoughts and feelings actually are. Writing is rewriting.
When writing it seems fun and easy to express my feelings. I can write and write. Sometimes I get stuck, like when I’m doing a research paper for a class. Especially with our students. They can have a lot to write about. They can express how they feel when they are feeling. This can include when they are depressed, stressed, and when they feel they cant do something.
I am not a fan of writing formal essays. I am loving the idea of incorporating writing into my math classroom. Four years ago, I had a hard time understanding what exactly writing in a math classroom looked like.
I am always delighted to see some of the insightful pieces students say. It makes me realize the beauty of having students write to explain their thinking.
However, on the other hand, seeing some of the writing that students provide is scary. It definitely makes me want to help them develop their skills.
I love to write. It's a great way to get my ideas out of my mind and stay focused on my goals. It helps me relax and it was my favorite activity through out my academic career.
Writing is very important since you can write about anything. Writing becomes fun especially when you can write about the things you love such as music, movies, sports and other things...
There have been very few teachers that I have felt helped me become a better writer so I do feel nervous when I write academically, but I do like writing as a form to de-stress and to gather my thoughts. Writing as a personal activity I find it important and often think through before I write because there seems to have a "permanent" feeling to it over saying just something.
I find writing entertaining when you can write about anything. It's a moment to vent and get some emotions out without having to share to another person.
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ReplyDeleteI have no problem with writing. I won't say I write for fun, but I have no issues writing. I do feel that sometimes we are overkilling our students with the amount of writing, often times necessary. But I understand that sometimes we are filling up time by making students write.
DeleteI love writing. I think it is a positive outlet and a very personal form of expression. I find that any time I am overwhelmed or stressed, by simply sitting down and journaling, I immediately feel better. Not only do I love writing, but I love consuming the writing of others. I find the different styles and pictures that writers paint to be fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI try to instill in the students the importance of writing and the therapeutic benefits it holds. We journal regularly in my classroom. I believe that the students enjoy the time they spend writing and are better learning coping mechanisms and practices.
My feelings on writing is that is essential for the 21st century learner. Being able to articulate through writing is skill that all members of society should be able to do, in order to help communicate with the world wide community.
ReplyDeleteWriting is cathartic and it must be practiced as a staff and with students. When we align our writing expectations through common rubrics our studebts will rise!!!
ReplyDeleteMy feelings about writing depends on my mood and the topic. Journal writing and other informal writing can be therapeutic because it is a positive way to express your thoughts and feeling. Academic writing, however, can be stress inducing. Sometimes the topic is not engaging which makes the process burdensome. Also, often academic writing is often high stakes for the class.
ReplyDeleteI love to journal and write about my own experiences, challenges, and thoughts. I would assume there are many students that feel the same way. Getting students to write about themselves first may open them up to writing more in general.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy writing when it comes out of me. I see it as a great way to reflect on life events, choices, and anything really. But I have not written for personal purposes in a really long time. Sometimes I enjoy writing for academic purposes, but most of the time I see academic papers as something I have to do.
ReplyDeleteWhen I ponder the act of writing, I immediately think of Red Smith's intense quote: "Writing is easy. You just open a vein and bleed." This statement is so brilliant because it shows how the act of writing is quite simple, but simultaneously can be quite gut-wrenching, draining, and dangerous. When a person immerses themselves in a writing project, he or she becomes vulnerable as they open themselves up to the world and put their words out there for appreciation and/or criticism. No matter the response, I can't think of a better way to spend my free time than to write poems, articles, and, as you all know, emails!
ReplyDeleteOne needs to be in a quiet place and must have plenty of imagination when writing. But we as educators must go and revisit the basic writing grammar skills at at least at the beginning of each semester.
ReplyDeleteMy feelings about writing are that it is a medium to communicate to others and to oneself in such a versatile manner. Writing can serve as a means to reflect and assess one's self. Writing can also be used to inform others of opinions, facts, and stories. It is a canvas for the imagination.
ReplyDeleteI love to write! Having the opportunity to create and/or communicate with words is quite an awesome feeling. The love of words and the writing process were some of the things that triggered my pursuit of English as a major in college. Powerful writing is a reflection of powerful thinking, and I hope I can transfer my passion to my students!
ReplyDeleteI think writing can be a great way to help us identify what we know. When we put our thoughts into writing it allows us to think more deeply about ourselves or whatever the topic may be. I became a much more stronger writing during my undergraduate experience and actually began to enjoy writing. Prior to college, I never enjoyed writing very much unless it was creative writing. I also never felt like a very confident writer during high school and felt that I was not properly prepared before going to college.
ReplyDeleteMy feelings are that writing should always have an enjoyable nature. Too many tests, essays and writing assessments can make students write in a very industrial fashion. I always provide students with opportunities to enjoy what they write about and a voice. Students need to feel ownership and attachment to what they write about.
ReplyDeleteI believe writing is very important for our students. Our students enjoy writing to each other; they are constantly passing notes in school. They do not seem to have the same feelings for academic writing.
ReplyDeleteWriting can be cathartic, informative and illustrative. While our students may not be the most enthusiastic about writing, we need to ensure that our students continue to practice writing so they can be prepared for high school and beyond.
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Writting is a form of expression. It is a great way to communicate with large audiences.
ReplyDeleteWriting can be healing for me, when I'm trying to let stuff go, process, etc. Narratives are important. Academic writing for me can be more challenging, so I'm trained to totally omit the narrative voice which in some ways can be dehumanzing to the individual. I am realizing however that I do have to gain literacy skills to teach writing. Right now I am focused onscaffolding documentation annotations before even focusing on writing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mr. Ramos. I enjoy writing when I can write what I want to write about. When forced to write, it's challenging to focus and respond to the prompt.
ReplyDeleteI think writing becomes easier when there's a discussion that can guide me through writing.
Geez, I think I only write logistical planning things and IMPORTANT EMAILS. My husband however spends hours researching and writing comment responses to facebook arguments. I tell him it's a huge waste of time but I guess that's what we want our kids to do right? Research, quote, write well thought out arguments. I wonder if there's a any way to use interesting facebook threads for a writing lesson
ReplyDeletePrior to college, writing was one of my most despised activities. Writing always seemed like a task with a multitude of rules and expectations that I likened to a hill that I would never be able to climb. It was not until my undergrad English 103 course, Argumentative Writing, that I learned that the basis for my writing should be my opinion backed up by evidence on how I formed that opinion. This knowledge freed me to be creative with my writing. I then put the mechanics of writing as a second note to my completed composition. I learned that without content, the mechanics are useless. I still heavily focus on mechanics, but just place it second to my content. I know see writing as one of my strong skills. I love writing and look forward to communicating through that avenue.
ReplyDeleteWhile scientific writing can be quite structured in its nature, I have my advisory students perform a "free-writing" session after the silent reading portion of the day (once a week.) Not only is it a way to constantly assess their writing skills (and get a glimpse into their social and family lives), its a means for them to be able to express themselves in ways that they might not normally be able to. I think its a necessity to have an outlet in which to express the inner conflicts (and/or creative thought) that some of these students wrestle with, unbeknownst to us.
ReplyDeleteWriting is an essential skill necessary for succeeding in the 21st century. Writing is both an art and a science. Writing is something many of our students struggle with, and many complain about having to practice writing.
ReplyDeleteWriting takes me to another world. I am passionate about writing, and once I start I can't stop. Stream of consciousness is my expertise and I am killing my students with writing. They are used to 5 sentences in one paragraph, and I get annoyed when I hear that because it's not about sentences, it's about your thoughts, your ideas, your skills, your effort, opinions, enjoyment etc.... so my students are learning that writing is NOT about how many sentences but the topic they are writing about and to take ownership of it.
ReplyDeleteIt's work! It's hard to overcome our vestigial caveman (or -woman) and get things down in words. It's not always a matter of expressing what you feel or think; instead it can be the best way to figure out what your thoughts and feelings actually are. Writing is rewriting.
ReplyDeleteWhen writing it seems fun and easy to express my feelings. I can write and write. Sometimes I get stuck, like when I’m doing a research paper for a class. Especially with our students.
ReplyDeleteThey can have a lot to write about. They can express how they feel when they are feeling. This can include when they are depressed, stressed, and when they feel they cant do something.
I am not a fan of writing formal essays.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the idea of incorporating writing into my math classroom. Four years ago, I had a hard time understanding what exactly writing in a math classroom looked like.
I am always delighted to see some of the insightful pieces students say. It makes me realize the beauty of having students write to explain their thinking.
However, on the other hand, seeing some of the writing that students provide is scary. It definitely makes me want to help them develop their skills.
I love to write. It's a great way to get my ideas out of my mind and stay focused on my goals. It helps me relax and it was my favorite activity through out my academic career.
ReplyDeleteWriting is very important since you can write about anything. Writing becomes fun especially when you can write about the things you love such as music, movies, sports and other things...
ReplyDeleteThere have been very few teachers that I have felt helped me become a better writer so I do feel nervous when I write academically, but I do like writing as a form to de-stress and to gather my thoughts. Writing as a personal activity I find it important and often think through before I write because there seems to have a "permanent" feeling to it over saying just something.
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