Why I Write...

I have written because the writing has been assigned. Research topics, essays, formal lab write ups, and paragraph responses have been the majority of my high school career. I have written because that is what gets me the A and the good GPA. I never used to write for fun because I belived it to be a waste of time. I have written because school makes writing a priority. After taking this class, writing has become less of a pain for me. I found myself spilling out my frustrations, my worries, and my beliefs in my writer's notebook. I wrote to organize my thoughts and to voice my opinions. I wrote about my passions and my interests in the assignments that I was assigned. I was able to personalize my work, which is different than any other factual class. And I actually began enjoying it by the end of this semester! Who knows what my future will bring me. Maybe I will continue writing for the amusement of it. Maybe I will write because this class has trained me to become a better writer. Maybe when I get to college and the teacher assigns an essay, I will write without any animosity. But I know one things for sure, I will write because I have been made new-- shaped by the teachings from this last semester of high school. So thank you, Mrs. James! Even though I am not majoring in English or wanting to become a best-selling author, you have managed to shift my thoughts on the importance of writing. And this is a pretty big feat. I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your teaching career and hope you inspire many more students for years to come.