Sunday, October 9, 2011
Writing partnership
Well I thought the writing exchanges with the high school students were very entertaining. My partner was goofy and interesting and just a joy to write to. I feel like I was helpful to him, but not in the same way he was helpful to me. Although I do not necessarily feel like he furthered my writing, he did give me a small glimpse into the mind of a 10th grader. It was not all that long ago that I was his age, but it was still a great refresher to just communicate with him. I never want to lose the ability to understand my students and writing exercises like we did for this project were really are helpful in that way. This activity reinforces my belief that it is important to know students on some sort of personal level so that I can understand how best to teach them. I really enjoyed communicating with my writing partner. Reading those exchanges were my favorite part of class.
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It can be so difficult to know a whole class of students! But frequent writing and frequent response is a great way to work toward that goal.
ReplyDeleteEvery time I work on projects like this I wonder if my partner realizes how much they have helped me and worry I didn't do the same for them. I agree that it was amazing to work with a student outside of the age range I am used to. It was a nice change of pace and it forced me to work a little differently which was extremely helpful.
ReplyDeleteI also really enjoyed reading the writings my partner sent me. It allowed me to see what truly interested him and, like you said, have a view into the mind of a 10th grader. It seems like so long ago that I was a sophmore in High School, but I still was able to identify with my partner and that was something that I really enjoyed, and I hope my partner did too!
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