I discovered and learned a lot about the writing process last week from Mrs. Lazarus in our LIT102 session. However, I realize now, that I blogged prematurely last week. This is so because I delved even deeper this week and gained some newfound knowledge. Therefore, I am presenting to you, part 2 of "Learning to Write With Me"
Lights💡 Camera 🎥 ACTION! 🎬
W hen the pen hits the paper, a topic springs to life!
R elax and let the ideas flow, like a river.
I n time you will curate information like a library, growing bigger and bigger
T weak every word, every mark, with precision and care!
I ncorporate each notion into a take, deep and rare.
N ever fixate solely on the final goal but,
G rant your readers a journey as each sentence rolls.
P repare to revise, for the task is never complete!
R eview, regroup, and refine the beat.
O rganize your ideas with a thoughtful mind!
C raft vivid scenes and worlds, where readers find
E ntrance from reality's grip...
S urrender to inspiration, and let your creativity rip.
S hare what you have written; see it in its own perfection!
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Here is what really, really, REALLY caught my attention this week. Although it might appear insignificant, the exercise of having my classmates evaluate my descriptive piece for the assignment prescribed, proved to be extremely beneficial. Having another person assess your work offers a fresh perspective as they can highlight: your shortcomings, areas that require improvement, and aspects that you may have missed on your own, which ideally can enhance the quality of your piece. In listening to my classmate's assessments of my work I could have definitely seen where I needed to add a little more 🥩 (meat) to it.
Here therein lies the beauty of the writing process--the ability to revisit and enrich my content based on feedback shared.
Talk about the “write” path! This is definitely an exercise I will consider continuing on my journey to literary excellence! Until next time guys... toodles!
Hello Andrea, I am glad you are conscious of the fact that other perspectives can help in improving our writing. I feel the same. It is indeed recursive. I have never taught at the kindergarten level, tell me, is the writing process challenging to teach at this level? Do tell
ReplyDeleteHi Narlyn, if I am quite honest with you, learning about the writing process is all new to me and though I have probably taught it at that level it was done unconsciously. What I can say is, teaching writing at the kindergarten level can be both rewarding and challenging. At this stage, children are just beginning to grasp the basics of language and literacy. The challenge lies in fostering their creativity and imagination while introducing fundamental writing concepts. Patience, creativity and a nurturing environment I would say are key in making the writing process engaging and accessible for young learners.
ReplyDeleteOla Andrea
ReplyDeleteAndrea, the saying of having a third eye or a second opinion has proven true in this week's session. I, too, have benefited from the process by listening to others point out places where I can improve and put into perspective how the writing process is recursive. The chance to go back and rewrite as a student /teacher was a great opportunity. So, Andrea, I believe we should do the same for our students. What do you think? I remember from an earlier post you vouch to incorporate the writing process. Since you were given another chance, I humbly believe how much our students need the same opportunity.
I could not agree with you more my friend! Having the chance to receive feedback and improve upon our work is invaluable and it is a practice that can significantly benefit our students as well. By providing our students with opportunities to revisit their work, receive feedback and make revisions, we are not only enhancing the quality of their writing, but also teaching them essential skills like critical thinking, self- reflection and resilience. It empowers them to see mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow, fostering a positive attitude towards writing.
DeleteWow, wow, wowww! Unrelated, but if this your blog, I can only imagine what your classroom will look like upon your return.
ReplyDeleteI love how you defined the writing process using an acrostic poem. How creative! Indeed, the beauty of the writing process lies in its transformative power as it's similar to witnessing a lump of clay be moulded into a beautiful vase or cup.
I have definitely noticed the improvement in your piece about the writing process which signifies that your learning about it has extended. Additionally, we share the same thoughts about gaining peer review on writing pieces. Having another (not too much though) perspective on your writing helps you refine your piece as they may be able to pick up on things that you've missed or give you tips to enhance your piece.
Overall, great post.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled you found the acrostic poem and the insights about the writing process valuable. Peer review truly adds depth to our work. Stay tuned for more fun and engaging content! 😊
ReplyDeleteHey Andrea, I agree that we learn from each other and we are different individuals who can have different opinions. Therefore, this was a great activity used by Mrs. Lazarus in allowing feedback for our peers. Did you use any of the tips given by your peer on your narrative piece, so that it can be enhance? We need to always remember that writing is a process and much time is needed to complete an excellent piece.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, my friend. I want to express my gratitude for the advice offered by my peers. I incorporated some of their suggestions into my work, and it proved to be quite beneficial. Your observation is absolutely accurate – there is immense value in learning from one another. I now recognize that my piece has improved significantly, as the errors I initially overlooked have been rectified. How about you? Were you able to use the criticisms given form your peers to enhance your piece?
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