During the first day of class I have learned not to fear writing. In the past I have always been concerned with making sure that my writing is grammatically correct as I was writing it. I now know that it is better to just simply to write and worry about the mechanics later. I wish that I would have understood this in the midst of my academic career. But I guess it is better to learn it later than never.
If I I was still teaching in the classroom I would definitely have to remember to explain this concept to my students. Many of the kids that I have dealt with seemed to have the same fears that I do. It has to be perfect. I know now that writing is never perfect. Thank God, now I know that there is nothing wrong with me (well not with writing anyway).
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I know how you feel. It seems like the more perfect I try to make my writing the dumber it sounds.
"Thank God, now I know that there is nothing wrong with me (well not with writing anyway)."
This is too funny, I love it! :)
I do the same thing. I think that a lot of our students get caught up with grammar too instead of letting the story come out.
Stacie, Lucky you! No writing papers to grade! GOOD LUCK next year!
I am one of those people who think I need to be "perfect" on my writing before sharing with others. I think sometimes it carries over with me with my students. I need to let them do more on their own and not worry so much. With me getting ready to do National Board this coming school year, I hope this course allows me to relax a little with my papers I need to write for each portfolio. If I don't relax, it will be a very stressful year.
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