The Writing Teacher
essay/critique
Who was your writing teacher in school? Writing is a skill that starts with learning how to hold a pencil or writing instrument. The teacher would go around the room making sure everyone was holding the pencil in the right way whether right-handed or left-handed. We would move on to 'writing' lines (vertical and horizontal, smiles or we called them rockers). After a few weeks of these forms, we moved into learning letters then numbers to cursive writing. The end of the basics and just learning how to combine cursive letters joined together into words and sentences like the old adage 'The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.' to writing our own stories and thanks to my second-grade teacher and the English teachers since then I thank them to showing me the gift of the written word and the skill of handwriting.
The writing teachers taught me the basics from plot, setting, character, and theme and to make a story fun and interesting for others to read. They even gave me the gift of reading in a different way from the short story to the novel to shorter pieces like newspaper and magazine writing, reviews and even how to write a speech. In teaching writing it is more than just writing words in an interesting way but a way to convey meaning on a subject in your own way. Writing can be a lonesome profession as they told us in class, but it can also be fun. So, let's write what we know.
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Mark Graham
I am a person who really likes to read and write and to share what I learned with all my education. My page will mainly be book reviews and critiques of old and new books that I have read and will read. There will also be other bits, too.
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Nice article
I remember soooooo long ago the cursive writing and the repetition; I also remember the day I learned to read. I ran home and made all the neighborhood big kids listen to me, Dick and Jane. Loved your piece, here, Mark.
How to remember the first teachers like this.
Wow very nice written.
Nice piece.
Hey, Mark...Congrats on your top story!!
nice story
Congratulations on your TS. I recall the scent of pencils and paper and other youthful memories.
I cannot share the same sentiments for my own teachers...though I experienced more from unlearning what they taught than anything else. Loved your essay/critique! Congrats on Top Story, Mark.
Congratulations on your top story Mark!🎉🎉🎉
nice work
Having good teachers to nurture your interests is the best. Congrats Mark!
Thanks for this, Mark. We try our best!
Mark, I really enjoyed reading your reflection on the evolution of writing skills and the invaluable role of teachers in shaping our abilities. It's amazing to think about how our early lessons in writing lay the foundation for expressing complex ideas and stories. Your mention of the diverse aspects of writing, from plot and setting to different forms like reviews and speeches, resonates deeply. Just as writing transforms our thoughts into engaging narratives, travel experiences can transform our perspectives. Speaking of transformative experiences, I recently explored some incredible solo travel destinations in India with the help of India Tourist Driver. Their exceptional service made the journey through these beautiful places even more memorable. Your piece reminds me of the importance of crafting stories that not only engage but also convey deeper meanings, much like how a well-planned trip can offer profound personal growth. Thanks for sharing your insights! https://indiatouristdriver.com/
Your story highlights the importance of early writing education and the lasting influence of dedicated teachers in nurturing a love for writing and self-expression.
😃 amazing
Good teachers are the best. Congrats on the TS.
Sounds like you had some wonderful teachers, Mark. Congratulations on your top story
I think my writing teachers were a hundred writers.
Back to say a big congratulations on your Top Story! It’s well-earned, Mark!
I suppose my first real writing teacher was my sister, who was six years older than me. She would come home and teach me everything she learned prior to my starting school, including alphabet and numbers, cursive writing, and science (cells and nuclei). Needless to say, her teachings gave me an advanced start.
Nice critique , good teachers are brilliant to have