Today I found a new character -- the media center specialist. I think I'm already in love with this quirky lady. I wrote fast and long (for a notebook entry), ending up with 400 words. Then I turned the page of my notebook to a clean sheet and began noting the things I learned because of the quick write.
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I love that you hammered this out on paper! How interesting to see into someone else's process!
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ReplyDeleteYou are so great at encouraging thinking about process-the process is really where the learning is taking place and then leading to application in other areas...
I haven't reflected on my process yet, but it will be part of tonight's writing time.
Thanks for your inspiration!
Amy
Makes me think of your mom!
ReplyDeleteI love that you took it a step further to better understand your character. Neat!
ReplyDeleteRuth, I so appreciate these views into your notebook. You explain yourself and your process in a way that I can grasp and learn from. Thank you for teaching me through your explanations.
ReplyDeleteWhat am I learning? I am learning that all those times that I hear teachers (us) complain that kids don't want to write or don't write much.... well... maybe it's because sometimes writing is hard. My stamina for spending a lot of time on writing isn't great yet! Also, I have a really tough time with fiction. It doesn't come naturally for me (yet?).
Thanks for the peek into the learning, Ruth. I like the idea of reading my writing like a reader & looking for the learning. I took the other way with the prompt, to keep on with a WIP, but probably should try this too, to develop a new character. I'm finished with school today, so maybe more time coming!
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