Write about writing.

Writing can take multiple forms, all of which are difficult. There are essays, blog posts, poems, critiques, arguments, novels and countless more. Over time, and through many years of schooling, I have learned that no matter the form, writing is difficult. It almost always takes more time than you have, more thought and creativity than you can think of, and more patience than you can maintain. You must keep in mind the rules of grammar,spelling and syntax when composing any form; and without a doubt, that sentence you rewrote five times, still does not fit into the context of your essay. Writing is not for the weak-minded. While countless individuals can put ink on a page, or type up words into paragraphs, only a few can make their writing truly mean something. Whether it is to argue a point, evoke emotion, or to tell a story, every form of writing's main purpose is to show meaning. If you can muster through the time, build your confidence, find the creativity, and push past your patience, then perhaps you have what it takes to write. As teachers, we are one of the first influences that a child has with writing. Thus, it is imperative that we foster a positive attitude on writing (and it's importance) into as many students as possible. It is our duty to support literacy growth in all of our students and to make meaning out of their words. The next great novelist or journalist may very well be a student in our class. The first step in this process is in building their confidence. A skilled writer believes that they can write (even if they aren't that skilled). Secondly, teachers should incorporate writing into as many disciplines as possible throughout the day and continually support students in their growth. Finally, they should strive to model both good writing and positive attitudes on writing.