Reading is an action that allows taking in coherent words that are written or printed. Writing is text composed of sensible words. Reading and writing are two essential subjects that are difficult to enhance skills and understand the definition of words. To get better and knowledgeable at reading and writing trying to mark in book and writing candidly can be a start. “How to Mark a Book” gives advice about learning to take notes and highlighting important facts. “Freewriting” describes how writing can be improved when no feedback is given at all. Reading and writing both have different procedures to achieve the wanted aim. The articles provide guidance on why to experiment the methods, ways to practice the styles, and how these strategies help. …show more content…
Freewriting is known as blabbering or impulsive writing. The goal is to write for a certain amount of time without stopping and to go as quickly as possible. The writer should not stop to look back and fix the errors or think of another way to word a sentence. If the writer cannot think of anything to write, then they should repeat the last words they wrote or write they cannot think of anything. What happens to a freewriting practice is significant. It is compared to putting the writing in a bottle in the sea. Freewriting is to help by receiving no constructive criticism. The author included an example which was comprehensible, but some freewritings are not understandable which is acceptable. Writing has the convenience of editing, but that is one asset that interrupts between the time of a new idea generating and when the final outcome is written. Many people have been taught to fix their mistakes, so the writers are continually thinking about wording, spelling, and grammar. Along with the errors being fixed so are irrelevant thoughts like in speaking. In writing there is enough time to edit, but when speaking someone is waiting for a reply. While talking, words flow out of the mouth, but in writing, there is an opportunity to get it right. Trying to get the words right can take hours and realize that was not right at all. The dispute is that editing is happening at the same time as producing. …show more content…
Marking in a book is solely based on getting the printed text into the brain to comprehend what the writing is conveying. “How to Mark a Book” has nothing to do with writing, but is about understanding the writing. Freewriting is a way of writing without wanting to look back over the already written words and getting out of the habit of editing after writing every single idea. “Freewriting” does not deal with reading back over the written thoughts, but focuses on only to keep writing. The articles are different in the aspect of processing on how to do each of the strategies, but both essays give advices on how to achieve the aims of each
In this day and age, writing is being portrayed through various mediums, such as film and television. Some of those portrayals depict writing as both good and bad depending on the situation that is present. Authors such as, by E. Shelley Reid, Kevin Roozen, and Anne Lamott all write about important writing concepts that are being depicted in films, like Freedom Writers. The film Freedom Writers shows a positive and accurate portrayal of writing in the sense that the writers should have a connection to what they are writing about, writing is a form of communication, and that writing does not have to be perfect the first time.
When a person begins writing a paper it can prove to be a difficult task. Where do they begin, and how do they get to where they need to be? The articles “Shitty first Drafts” by Anne Lamott and “Accordions, Frogs, and the 5 Paragraph Theme” by Rob Jenkins bring together freewriting and careful organization into a symbiotic harmony. One has the reader focusing on letting their creative thought flow, and the other has their focus on an effective and adaptive formula. While each have their own unique viewpoint on how the writer can initially achieve their goals, the end goal is the same. With practice and skill, a little bit of freewriting and a little bit of organization can go a long way.
Ferris, discusses how reading aloud when proof reading helps the writer see if they have chosen the most effect, correct, or precise word. In addition, the writer can achieve the right level of formality for the writing and catch minor mistakes that can be easily over looked such as repeating of a key word and phrases (99). By using the most effective language, the writer will better communicate his or her message to the reader. By proof reading, the writer will be able to employ a better use of language and avoid mistakes such as wordiness. Furthermore, an improved use of language will build the writers sense of confidence in writing or any genre of presenting an
Living in the Southern United States during eighteenth century was a difficult time for African-Americans. Majority of them were slaves who received manipulation, sexual abuse and brutally whips to the spin. They were treated this way in order to stop them from gaining hope, knowledge and understanding of the world. Some African Americans managed to obtain these qualities from books and use them to escape from slavery. Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist who wrote an autobiography, from which the excerpt "Learning to Read and Write" explains how he developed literacy. In the excerpt, an African American slave banned from learning to read and write, breaks the law in an attempt to free his mind from the restricted beliefs of his master. One significant idea portrayed from Douglass's ordeal is that reading and writing is a vital skill that benefits humanity.
While there are people who love to read and write, there are others that do not. When a student is required to read a book for a class and that student does not enjoy reading, there are very few things they would rather do less. And when that book’s topic is about learning how to write that is the worst of it. When I was assigned to read Writing with Style by John R. Trimble, my immediate thought was that this book and assignment was going to be a struggle to get through. To my pleasant surprise, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Writing with Style provides the reader with a wide range of writing tips while being written in a fun, conversational style. This book provides easy to find writing tools that can be understood by people of varying
As a student, there are many strategies I have received that have helped me become a better reader and writer. While taking Writing Composition 1, I leaned many new tricks as a reader that helped me understand a better way to write. One way was by taking notes after every
Macrorie has hope that with the steps he provided college students will be more inclined to try and improve their writing. The steps go from “ Writing Freely without a focus” to “ Writing Freely with a focus”. These steps give the audience some assurance that it’s not too difficult to change their writing skills. Writing freely without a focus is the first step, it calls the audience to take sometime out of their busy college lives and free write of ten minutes nonstop. This will help provide voice, by forcing yourself to write nonstop you give yourself no time for Engfish and lies. Macrories reviews a student who attempted ten minutes of free writing this is an excerpt from her writing , “Just one impression was the result, no heat or light or sound- all of them rolled into one impact when the torch set off the fumes.”(Macrorie302). The student accomplished everything Macrorie wanted to, the writer perfectly communicated the effect of an explosion in a short space and it made complete
Writing has been part of my life ever since I learned how to spell my first words. As I use the writing process I had to evolve and learn grammar, orthodoxy, and punctuation. I learned all this in my language which is Spanish. The writing rules are very different in different languages and after having an idea on how to write in English, I always refer back to what I learned in my early years. As I write in English I have faced many challenges to include learning to think in English before I write. I am use to think in Spanish and therefore the words flow as a river with minimum effort on my part. I have tried to think in Spanish, translate my thoughts and then writing in English but has proven to be the most difficult process to follow. As I wrestled with the idea of writing in English and learning to think in English, my writing has become better with each assignment. As I reflect on how my writing has evolved, it is my intention to compare how the different tools and genres of writing had helped me write academically papers and how I expect to continue to better myself for mu future, even after I graduate from college.
As a second language learner I have never expected myself to be a perfect writer throughout the semester. Even If English was my first language still, I would not be a perfect writer. It is not about first or second language, it is about how well I understand the learning objectives. Then organizing and writing with my own ideas and putting them in my paper. I am going to be honest, I am not good at English subject and English subject is my strongest weakness than the other subjects. In this paper I will discuss and analyze my own writing, reflecting on the ways that my writing has improved throughout the semester.
In an excerpt from “The Process of Writing: Cooking” (Writing without Teachers, 1976), Peter Elbow shares his two-step freewriting method he learned to help him move past the fog of doubt caused by writer’s block. He sympathized with the reader and offered the advice to write indiscriminately, recognize the symptoms of encroaching panic, and redirect when necessary. Lastly, he explained how he could then assemble a mess of words into one idea while avoiding unnecessary frustrations. Then, typically, he would have reserved enough strength to edit constructively.
By providing a description of each stage, and it’s application, Lindermann attempts to explain how individuals can complete the three stages in numerous variations. Prewriting “enables us to understand and begin to solve the problem the stimulus creates for us”(Lindermann 25). Through prewriting, writers “establish what they know”, and “work out provisional answers—”(Lindermann 25). Writing or the “physical act of drafting”(Lindermann 27), is where the individual aspect of the process kicks into full gear. Writers can have certain rituals to start writing, and complete the draft. The last, rewriting, is a “process that includes everything from correcting minor mechanical errors to changing the work substantially” (Lindermann 29). Each stage in this process allows for variation, and yet, there is a structure to the writing process that can be taught to a class while still addressing the personal aspect of the writing
“If writing didn 't require thinking then we 'd all be doing it.” (Jeremiah Laabs). Whether a person is aware of it or not, there is a process to writing that everyone goes through. I find it difficult to write essays from time to time, so I follow the writing process. The writing process is an approach to writing that involves pre-writing, drafting, and revising and editing. The writing process helps develop facts and ideas from reading about the topic to writing and editing essays.
Author King and blogger Dan Shewan agree that a major step to improve writing is to start by reading. Shewan mentions in his blog 16 Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills, that ‘The
By discussing the advantages of multigenre writing and freewriting in relation to the context of teaching ESL/EFL composition in class, I believe that designing the writing activity which combines the features from these two writing pedagogies in teaching writing to ESL/EFL students could reduce their anxiety in writing in a second language, build their confidence in writing and enable to give their freedom to express the inner thoughts. Although the task “Message in a Bottle” may have some limitations in regards to the reality that the students may not be able to send their messages into the ocean, the task itself still involves many topics that may inspire ESL/EFL students in composition class to be more active in English writing practice.
Being literate defines who I am, and forms an integral part of my life. From the practical to the creative, it aids, and enables me to perform in the tasks that modern society dictates. I shall explore the many aspects of my life that are affected by literacy. Through this, understanding in greater depth what it means for me, to be literate.