Remember the old adage, “practice makes perfect”? Well there you have it! In order to become a better writer, you have to write more often. And in order to make sure my students write more often, I am assigning journal entries at least once a week. Although I will assign topics, students are free to respond to those topics in any appropriate way they see fit. The goal is simply to write more often.
Speaking of goals, the topic for week two is to talk about goals and how you plan to achieve them.
I’ve set several goals for myself, both short and long term. I’ve also set some that are personal and professional. My short term professional goals include helping my students become better writers and better students. I also want to incorporate more technology into my classes. I am a bit old fashion and realize that I better step up or be left behind. Blogging and using ERES are tools that I’m using to begin this process.
Now watch how I am going to completely change the subject here. See how this journal thing works?
Anyway, I promised an update on last week’s movie night. PRIDE is a motivational movie based on a true story. Without spoiling it for you, let me just say that at one point in the movie, Andy turned to me and asked me if I was crying. I will admit that I am a crier, but this particular scene had me near sobs. Although I wouldn’t have paid to see this film in the theatre, it was definitely a good rental. We watched Disturbia last weekend too. It was good! I didn’t cry, and I was able to sleep after watching it (it wasn’t too disturbing), but it was good nonetheless.
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