Personal essays on doing what someone thought you couldn't; persuasives on influential teachers; and essays on quotes. I am so pleased.
First, the personal essays:
Now, the quotes:
And, finally, teachers who have been influential in your lives. Two retired teachers, Ms. Rae 
and Mr. Giroux.
Then, the elementary teachers: Mrs. Snyder,
Mr. D.,
Mrs. King,
Mr. Brecht,
and Mrs. Grieger, 
while moving us into the middle school teachers with Mr. Filzen,
Mrs. Morey,
and Mrs. Christopher.
Thank you for taking the time to do a good job, in all these essays, but certainly in taking the time to remember and appreciate a teacher. Whatever the topic is, though, it is the organization, detail and writing that comes through. Wonderful.Some days we as teachers must combat seeing only the negative. We want all students to benefit from a sound education, and it hurts us when we feel there are students who aren't learning. It is writing weeks like this that remind me just how much growth you have had, in writing, in thinking and in growing as young adults.
High school is coming and for so many of you, you are ready for the challenge.
17 comments:
I like how on the persuasive essays, the kids gave many reasons to support their answer. They backed up who they thought was the most influencial teacher with their reasonings.
-Helena
I like how Josh wrote his essay so you can actually understand it. He did alot of details.
-Kelly(:
I liked how Branden showed really who was his most influential teacher was to him.
Trever E.
I really like how all the personal essays are the one where the kids acctually get into their work. They make the readers really picture whats going on and who was there! I love those types of poems!
~Tena H.(:
I like how mackenzie said "sticks out the most " to dicribe why mr.filzen is her most influential teacher. She also used great detail. And very funny Katie! Hahaha! Good job everyone.
~Anneleise Hess:)
I love how Katie explaines how she can always talk to Mrs. Grieger. Now, i can really picure it.
~mackenzie Corcoran~
I really like Katies' essay and I really like how she was influenced by a teacher, teachers make a BIG impacted on kids. It's Great! Katie really showed her detail, and I loved it.
~Tena H.(:
I love how Tena said that she wasn't forced, but encouraged. She did a really great job with detail.
~ Amber M.
I've noticed that these essays keep getting better and better. keep up the good work.
Matt L
I liked Sam Geiger's essay. I think his cousin should have given him $5. It's still a bulseye (however you spell it) and I was surprised he actually hit the target there. Great essay; I really liked the impossible act.
~Courtney J.
I like how Brandon Decker (: Actually did alot of details and he was telling us reasons and actually putting it together like talking too eachother when your in person(:
Good Job Brandon!
- Kelly F. (:
I like how Chad described who and why Mrs. Morey was his most influencial teacher.
I love to see all these kids writing about their most influential teachers! This is a perfect topic to write on right about now. (you all know what I mean) it shows how the teachers are who we look to the most. And the progress; oh the progress! Everyones has grown so much in writing! The neatness and detail is wonderful. All thanks to a great teacher!
~Katie VanBenschoten
Oops! One more thing. I love love love how Chad wrote about Mrs. Morey as his most influential teacher. Even though they can have their days in class!
~Katie VanBenschoten
i like chads essay he did good
i think that everyone did an amazing job. keep it up everyone.
Beebegirl<3
i like alens poam it makes me laugh
-luke
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