Issues

We all have something that we believe deeply is true. Something that something has to do with an injustice, or something unfair. Other times, that something has to do with a right, or something we believe all people should have. These beliefs are our issues.

In one paragraph, describe an issue you have taken on as one of your beliefs. I expect responses to be at least five sentences and to include what the issue is and why you feel so strongly about it.

Publishing

Please complete the following and add appropriate details to support your thinking:

One aspect of publishing my writing (turning it in to the teacher) that really makes me nervous is... I think it makes me so nervous because... Something I could do to overcome this discomfort is...

One aspect of publishing my writing with which I already have a comfortable feeling is... I think I'm already comfortable with...because...

More with Personal Narrative

This week, you will have a choice in your response.

For those of you who expressed trouble with "show-don't-tell" in last week's blog, I'd like for you to add dialogue to your text. When you add dialogue, I think you'll find that it helps you recall either what else was said, or what else most likely was said, which will help you to continue in "show-don't-tell." Then, for your response here, write about your experience with adding dialogue and how it helped you and/or where you still feel blocked.

OR, if you feel like you have a section that you'd like to workshop (meaning, get feedback on for improvement), post as your response an excerpt from your personal narrative. Let others know where you feel that it's "not quite there" so that people can give you specific feedback and suggestions for your writing.

If you comment on someone's excerpt, make sure you tell them what you like about it (not just, "That was good.") and/or give them suggestions/strategies for improvement.