Lit & Lit 1 - UH - Swim - F2006
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Kia_Reflection_Mem_Fox
I was intrigued by Mem Fox's book, Radical Reflections. I am also not one to read a book unless I have to. I am glad I finally picked up the book. I definately agree with Mem. Children do write when they have a purpose. People, in general, write better if there is a purpose behind it. If you approach a work of writing, knowing people are going to read what you are writing, you take more time to chose your words wisely, making sure you articulate exactly your point. This is even true for young children. If they know the teacher is going to read it, they will do better than if they think the teacher is just going to give them a check for effort.
I remember back in my English 100 class, my instructor would write notes by nearly every paragraph even if it was just a "yeah" to say she agreed. It was almost like a conversation where you could only hear one side at a time. Reading her comments when I got my paper back made me, for the first time really revise my papers multiple times. Before her, and after her, I must say, most of the time I only write one draft, and on occassion may write two. It makes a difference when you know who your audiance is.
I do see the connection in both the elementary and the college level writing. They both need a reason to write and an appointed audience to maintain their focus in order to produce their best quality work. I think as teachers we should be writers. I love writing children's books. That is my second dream job. I have only written one so far, but I am well on my way to writing more. I just have to learn how to illustrate! This class is very inspiring.
Thank you for forcing me to read this book. It confirms many of my beliefs as a writer and an educator. I can't wait to read and write more.
Kia_Reflection_Mem_Fox
I was intrigued by Mem Fox's book, Radical Reflections. I am also not one to read a book unless I have to. I am glad I finally picked up the book. I definately agree with Mem. Children do write when they have a purpose. People, in general, write better if there is a purpose behind it. If you approach a work of writing, knowing people are going to read what you are writing, you take more time to chose your words wisely, making sure you articulate exactly your point. This is even true for young children. If they know the teacher is going to read it, they will do better than if they think the teacher is just going to give them a check for effort.
I remember back in my English 100 class, my instructor would write notes by nearly every paragraph even if it was just a "yeah" to say she agreed. It was almost like a conversation where you could only hear one side at a time. Reading her comments when I got my paper back made me, for the first time really revise my papers multiple times. Before her, and after her, I must say, most of the time I only write one draft, and on occassion may write two. It makes a difference when you know who your audiance is.
I do see the connection in both the elementary and the college level writing. They both need a reason to write and an appointed audience to maintain their focus in order to produce their best quality work. I think as teachers we should be writers. I love writing children's books. That is my second dream job. I have only written one so far, but I am well on my way to writing more. I just have to learn how to illustrate! This class is very inspiring.
Thank you for forcing me to read this book. It confirms many of my beliefs as a writer and an educator. I can't wait to read and write more.
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