There have been so many lessons I have learned throughout the year since taking this course on writing. One thing I continue to tell myself, though, is that it’s always important to learn new methods, which then motivate you to become better in whatever you’re doing, and in our case, writing. Having observed from manyContinue reading “Talking Writing with Middle/High School Teachers”
Author Archives: Anthony Caraturo
My Philosophy for Teaching Writing
This semester has been…chaotic, to say the least. However, along the way, I have been privileged to have learned some fantastic ideas, concepts, and truths from some of the best educators in the world. From Leila Christenbury to my professor, Mr. Kenneth Lindblom, Jim Burke, and the many others encountered in the “Teacher’s Lounge,” thankContinue reading “My Philosophy for Teaching Writing”
How to Teach Students to Be Real Writers?
In order to teach students to be real writers, the teacher has to treat them as if they are one. Giving students assignments that lack purpose and detail is only going to steer them away from the goal and enhance their lack of motivation. Too often have we relied on state testing and inauthentic writingContinue reading “How to Teach Students to Be Real Writers?”
Takeaways from Burke’s “The 6 Academic Writing Assignments”
After having some time on my hands to analyze some of Jim Burke’s thoughts, ideas and concepts, it is quite clear why he’s one of the most smartest teaching figures out there. Jim Burke’s The Six Academic Writing Assignments: Designing the Users Journey does an extremely effective job at churning out enough content to fuel aContinue reading “Takeaways from Burke’s “The 6 Academic Writing Assignments””
Emphasizing Authentic Writing Inside the Classroom
In the book Continuing the Journey 2 by Ken Lindblom and Leila Christenbury, both state the following about authentic writing assignments, “students write to a real audience for a real purpose in a real forum” (Lindbolm 33). With an assignment like this, it is the students who have the say in what they write. NotContinue reading “Emphasizing Authentic Writing Inside the Classroom”
How Has My Idea of Teaching Writing Changed?
When I first read the title for this class, my thoughts were pretty concrete. My belief was that teaching writing was all about teaching students or people how to write proper standardized English in correct, coherent sentences. Not once did I think it pertained to anything else. After discussing this topic in class and withContinue reading “How Has My Idea of Teaching Writing Changed?”
Writers Who Care Review
After reading “Writing in the Work World,” I tend to agree with a lot of what David, Weller and Funderburgh had discussed. Once students exit high school, are they really “career ready?” All throughout high school, the main concern from every teacher and faculty board is to get students ready for standardized testing. Sure, youContinue reading “Writers Who Care Review”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
Writers Uncensored 