Thanks to this idea from Writintime (read it here) for today’s slice. My third-grade class also recently finished reading Because of Winn-Dixie, and we used the “10 things I know” as part of our reading celebration.
Here are 10 things I know about writing:
- Sometimes the words simply flow from your pencil, while other times they feel stuck or stifled.
- Writing is more powerful with an audience in mind.
- Writing fosters deeper reflection and offers an opportunity to process life.
- Writing comes in different styles and genres, each with its own effect.
- Writing changes with every revision, every new draft.
- Writing can be difficult; it requires discipline.
- Writing is deeply personal, yet often public.
- Re-reading your own writing can carry you back through time and space.
- Writing can be a way to process or a way to persuade, a way to invite or a way to inform.
- Writing is limitless.
Thanks to Two Writing Teachers for creating a place for writers to share their work and hosting the March Slice of Life Story Challenge!
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What a wonderful list! I connected to this blog post in two ways: first, my son is also in third grade and just finished Because of Winn-Dixie (which he loved). And second, even though I teach high school students, everything on your list are things we still talk about. Thanks for sharing!
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Isn’t it great how the essence of writing is the same regardless of your age or grade level?
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Great list! Writing is difficult, some days more than others, but it is well worth the effort. Happy writing!
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Yes! I agree. To me as a fledgling writer, I FEEL that list, especially:
“Sometimes the words simply flow from your pencil, while other times they feel stuck or stifled.
Writing is more powerful with an audience in mind.”
Thanks for sharing.
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