The Teaching of Writing

After reading all four of my articles, I can see a lot of overlap within the context of the articles. One suggestion that keeps reoccurring in my given articles is to let the children write about what they want. I feel this is so important. Even today in college I am asking myself why some of my professors aren't implicating this idea. I have been asked to write multiple papers where there is a specific topic that you HAVE to write about. They give you the way they want it written and exactly the format. I understand for the learning of class material that when given a topic there does need to be some general topic. However, professors should give a general topic and allow students to choose how to narrow down that topic into something that they want to talk about. The outcome would be a lot more successful.

In a couple of my articles, the authors suggested that the topics of writing be something that matters. I remember one example of how the students were asked to write about problems they were facing such as bullying. This is another way to get a more successful finished product.

In looking at the overall reading of my articles, I found that I often would relate the suggestions or examples to my own career in writing. I find myself saying, "oh i remember when my teacher did that too and it was such a great experience" or "if only my teachers did this..."