As I began to read "Woe is I", I didn't expect the language to be as witty as it is. I found myself even reading passages to my roommates because they laughed when I explained how I was finding a grammar book to be quite interesting. The part that interested me the most was in the 1st chapter where O'Connor discusses when to use who and whom. Her cleaver way to memorize how to use each one, whom when replacing him- because they both end in m, and who when replacing he- because they both end in vowels, is something that I would do myself in order to remember something. I also found myself laughing at the limericks that O'Connor put in her book as well; they are catchy and easy to remember the basic rules of grammar in using them. Since I want to be a high school english teacher, I can definitely see myself using this book with my classes in the future because of the amusing language that seems to make learning the boring rules of grammar actually fun.
I found the first three chapters to be comprised of things that I already knew about, however, it is always good to get a refresher. I liked the section on "whom" since I never know how to use it correctly.
I am really enjoying what the volunteers in our class have written so far about his or her Literacy Autobiography. It is interesting to see the different backgrounds that various writers come from and what has inspired them to pursue their talents. Each of the four essays that I have read give good explanations about educational background, a factor I believe is widely important in the formation of a good writer. It is also interesting to see that each person in the class who has turned in an essay has had a different focus on the topic. I'm excited to write mine!
Like emily, I've been enjoying reading and discussing everyones essays in class. It's cool to learn about people's backgrounds as writers and people in general. I just wrote mine and I focused mainly on why I like to write.
One of the things I addressed in my essay is acquiring confidence in writing from a young age. I can't exactly remember anyone specific encouraging me to write or telling me how great I was at writing. This makes me wonder if I would've started writing more exclusively at a younger age if I was encouraged. Anyone else feel the same way? -lindsay
I can't believe I am saying this, but I am actually enjoying reading "Woe Is I". Normally, I would rather gauge my eyes out than have to read about grammar. However, O'Conner's playfull tone makes this an easy read. It has been a long time since I have had the opportunity to take such an introspective look at my writing. This book, and this class, are proving to be extremely valuable to me. Throughout high school, I was completely unaware of just how many little "grammar tricks" I was messing up.
I totally agree with the above post... when we were told to purchase a book on grammar I was weary about how this class was going to be. I am really enjoying reading "Woe Is I" and it is definitely going to help me as a writer. I still keep in touch with my favorite high school english teacher via facebook and i told her that she should look into using this book in her class because of its witty language.
I just proofread my paper and I realized that it is going in a few different directions. I started off talking about my experience with reading as a young student and then it got a little out of control. I'm looking forward to peer review tomorrow in order to help me narrow down my topic and find a concrete center.
I feel like I had the same problem as Craig going into the writers' workshop last week. Hearing what other people have to say about my writing is always helpful, and the way that we went about it left me feeling good about my paper, not nervous about creating a decent final product. It makes all the difference having someone else provide feedback on any of my writing; if i was left to do it alone it would be much more confusing.
All of the peer editing we have been doing in class as really influenced me as a writer. I have realized this after reading Sommer's "Revision Strategies of Student Writers and Experienced Adult Writers." I found that when editing my own paper, I am the typical student writer and simply reword and rearrange sentences. When editing others' papers, I find myself reading over their piece multiple times, each time looking for something different. Most of the time I begin with searching for grammatical errors in the first read, look for clarity in the second, and finally I try to offer my personal insight and make suggestions on what can one can possibly add. Arriving at this realization has encouraged me to read my paper over more than once and do exactly what I do when engaging in peer editing, although it is much harder considering it is my own writing piece.
As I began to read "Woe is I", I didn't expect the language to be as witty as it is. I found myself even reading passages to my roommates because they laughed when I explained how I was finding a grammar book to be quite interesting. The part that interested me the most was in the 1st chapter where O'Connor discusses when to use who and whom. Her cleaver way to memorize how to use each one, whom when replacing him- because they both end in m, and who when replacing he- because they both end in vowels, is something that I would do myself in order to remember something. I also found myself laughing at the limericks that O'Connor put in her book as well; they are catchy and easy to remember the basic rules of grammar in using them. Since I want to be a high school english teacher, I can definitely see myself using this book with my classes in the future because of the amusing language that seems to make learning the boring rules of grammar actually fun.
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ReplyDeleteI found the first three chapters to be comprised of things that I already knew about, however, it is always good to get a refresher. I liked the section on "whom" since I never know how to use it correctly.
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I am really enjoying what the volunteers in our class have written so far about his or her Literacy Autobiography. It is interesting to see the different backgrounds that various writers come from and what has inspired them to pursue their talents. Each of the four essays that I have read give good explanations about educational background, a factor I believe is widely important in the formation of a good writer. It is also interesting to see that each person in the class who has turned in an essay has had a different focus on the topic. I'm excited to write mine!
ReplyDeleteLike emily, I've been enjoying reading and discussing everyones essays in class. It's cool to learn about people's backgrounds as writers and people in general. I just wrote mine and I focused mainly on why I like to write.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I addressed in my essay is acquiring confidence in writing from a young age. I can't exactly remember anyone specific encouraging me to write or telling me how great I was at writing. This makes me wonder if I would've started writing more exclusively at a younger age if I was encouraged. Anyone else feel the same way?
-lindsay
I can't believe I am saying this, but I am actually enjoying reading "Woe Is I". Normally, I would rather gauge my eyes out than have to read about grammar. However, O'Conner's playfull tone makes this an easy read. It has been a long time since I have had the opportunity to take such an introspective look at my writing. This book, and this class, are proving to be extremely valuable to me. Throughout high school, I was completely unaware of just how many little "grammar tricks" I was messing up.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with the above post... when we were told to purchase a book on grammar I was weary about how this class was going to be. I am really enjoying reading "Woe Is I" and it is definitely going to help me as a writer. I still keep in touch with my favorite high school english teacher via facebook and i told her that she should look into using this book in her class because of its witty language.
ReplyDeleteI just proofread my paper and I realized that it is going in a few different directions. I started off talking about my experience with reading as a young student and then it got a little out of control. I'm looking forward to peer review tomorrow in order to help me narrow down my topic and find a concrete center.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I had the same problem as Craig going into the writers' workshop last week. Hearing what other people have to say about my writing is always helpful, and the way that we went about it left me feeling good about my paper, not nervous about creating a decent final product. It makes all the difference having someone else provide feedback on any of my writing; if i was left to do it alone it would be much more confusing.
ReplyDeleteAll of the peer editing we have been doing in class as really influenced me as a writer. I have realized this after reading Sommer's "Revision Strategies of Student Writers and Experienced Adult Writers." I found that when editing my own paper, I am the typical student writer and simply reword and rearrange sentences. When editing others' papers, I find myself reading over their piece multiple times, each time looking for something different. Most of the time I begin with searching for grammatical errors in the first read, look for clarity in the second, and finally I try to offer my personal insight and make suggestions on what can one can possibly add. Arriving at this realization has encouraged me to read my paper over more than once and do exactly what I do when engaging in peer editing, although it is much harder considering it is my own writing piece.
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