I connected to the idea within this chapter that talked about getting kids into that habit of free writing. It suggested that teachers find time in their lesson plans to fit in a regular space of free writing, when kids can respond to a relevant prompt in any way they'd like. If kids are given this time, they can write about something that pertains to what they're learning, but in a completely pressure free way.
I especially related to this as I am aspiring to be an English teacher, I have always believed that journal writing, and free writes are awesome ways to get kids a little bit more into writing. As a student, I found these opportunities the most fun because I didn't have to worry about being graded on it, I could just express myself. Eventually I learned to translate those feelings into an appreciation for all writing assignments, even ones which were less relevant and graded. I hope that I can get my students to want to write in journals and that they see that it;s a great way to become a better writer and a more independent thinker.
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