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Tag Archives: student writing
Because I Have Something to Say!
Because I Have Something to Say!.
Because I Have Something to Say!
By Catherine Hedge Anyone who uses the phrase, “indomitable” must have met my writing mentor, the late Leonard Bishop. He grew up in conditions of poverty and violence that would destroy most of us. He believed, despite all the contrary … Continue reading
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Nostalgia, Slice of life, Teaching, Writing
Tagged Biography Leonard Bishop, building confidence in children, childhood, Dare To Be A Great Writer, fear of writing, Leonard Bishop, middle school students, Middle school writers, student writing, teaching children to write, teaching writing, why should I write?, writing inspiration
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Eternal Writing, A Children’s Story
By Catherine Hedge Once upon a time, a young boy in Egypt had a dream. Raham dreamt of the future not tomorrow, or next year, or a hundred years, but three thousand years away. His dream was full of children, … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching, Writing
Tagged Egypt, King Tut, Power of Writing, student writing, why should I write?, writing inspiration
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Beginner’s Luck
By Catherine Hedge Learning to write is a lot like learning to play a musical instrument. I’m trying to learn the violin. “Trying” is the best word…for both me and my instructor. I had visions of playing “Meditation” by Massenet … Continue reading
The Perfect Writing Teacher
by Catherine Hedge One of the cruelest myths of writing is that if you are a really good writer, you start with “Once upon a time…” and reach “The End” in one free-flowing, unstoppable, lyrical explosion of brilliance. Perhaps the … Continue reading
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Publishing, Teaching, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Biography Leonard Bishop, characterization, Dare To Be A Great Writer, Elizabeth Dodd, fear of writing, getting published, good writing critiques, good writing teachers, Leonard Bishop, poetry, student writing, teaching writing, Vicki Spandel, writer's block, writing criticism, writing inspiration, writing instructors, writing techniques
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I’m Sure There’s A Book in Me, Somewhere!
By Catherine Hedge Leonard Bishop told us that he loved to step into an elevator and ask whoever else rode with him, “So, how’s the book coming?” He’d get answers like, “Well, I haven’t gotten back to it lately.” Or, … Continue reading
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Publishing, Teaching, Writing
Tagged Biography Leonard Bishop, Dare To Be A Great Writer, fear of writing, good writing critiques, Leonard Bishop, Reminiscence, starting a blog, student writing, teaching writing, why should I write?, writer's block, writing, writing inspiration, writing techniques
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The Expert
The Expert.
The Expert
By Catherine Hedge I’ve always admired experts. I’m one of those who sit in the front seats of a lecture hall. I hold my breath at the introduction and stare adoringly at the speaker. Then with a fat notebook and … Continue reading
Posted in Leonard Bishop, Slice of life, Teaching, Writing
Tagged Dr. JoBeth Allen, JoBeth Allen, Leonard Bishop, Middle school writers, Reminiscence, student critique, student writing, teaching writing, Whole Language, writer's block, writing criticism, writing inspiration, writing techniques, young writers
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When I write, I have the Ultimate Power! by Catherine Hedge
I get to work with middle school students. I’m often asked to be a guest speaker as the resident “Real Writer” in my Midwestern school. Every time I present, I make students stand beside their desks and repeat after me, … Continue reading
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