tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052955075768791364.post2169411007330975499..comments2014-12-11T10:13:16.887-08:00Comments on Teaching Writing: Leonard- Chapter 13 Journal Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00423051076809524563noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052955075768791364.post-44195895114050687552014-12-11T09:23:07.470-08:002014-12-11T09:23:07.470-08:00Bethany, I agree with on the notion of being compa...Bethany, I agree with on the notion of being compassionate critics of our students' writing. I was very sensitive as a writer in elementary and high school, and I still am to a certain degree. Our skin thickens with age, right? Writing is a very personal form of expression. <br /><br />With that said, I also agree with Andy. We still need to ensure that students are learning and growing as writers. Yes, I do have a few students who, unfortunately, are very apathetic about writing, and often, school as a whole. Knowing our students is key so we can tailor our approach to the uniqueness of each individual. <br /><br />With my current project, I am going to attempt enlisting parent involvement by asking my students and parents to both complete the self-check rubric before submitting the writing to me for a final grade. I hope this initiative is well received.Brandy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00632235721455944647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052955075768791364.post-18060233226301601432014-12-11T09:22:01.838-08:002014-12-11T09:22:01.838-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Brandy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00632235721455944647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052955075768791364.post-91265355883125730582014-12-11T09:19:11.522-08:002014-12-11T09:19:11.522-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Brandy Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00632235721455944647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3052955075768791364.post-44657015559146875262014-12-02T11:33:57.049-08:002014-12-02T11:33:57.049-08:00This is an excellent reflection on the chapter, an...This is an excellent reflection on the chapter, and something we should all strive to remember. As teachers, we are only human, and can sometimes say things in the heat of the moment, out of frustration. However, harsh words can stay with a person for a lifetime.<br /><br />I agree with you that our feedback should be overwhelmingly positive. We should look for the good we see in students. However, if we don't show them where they need to grow, they won't improve. Many students are very conscientious. Others don't seem to be bothered by creating inferior work, or receiving inferior grades. I guess this is one of the instances when we just have to know our students. I believe this is why a computer can not teach a child. It takes an empathic human to diagnose the situation and the student, and provide the feedback that will encourage the student to be their best.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423051076809524563noreply@blogger.com