tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181661189685090304.post2614649960243531073..comments2023-06-22T03:47:57.717-05:00Comments on Kathleen T. Jaeger: Some thoughts on teaching writingKathleen T. Jaegerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03021119386207509180noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181661189685090304.post-29981741485864718562015-04-08T01:10:18.187-05:002015-04-08T01:10:18.187-05:00I am finding that teaching writing and teaching dr...I am finding that teaching writing and teaching driving have similarities. There are rules that must be followed. It can feel a little reckless. There are guidelines and wisdom that help flesh it out more than the rules alone can do and really you can only learn by doing it,for better or for worse! Kathleen T. Jaegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021119386207509180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181661189685090304.post-72056482046044245242015-04-07T18:37:16.159-05:002015-04-07T18:37:16.159-05:00Well thought out post! I've never tried to tea...Well thought out post! I've never tried to teach writing, but as I thought about how I learned to write I feel like my lessons were pieced together over a very long time! Some of it does come from a natural affinity for words. I remember a few things taught by teachers, but I never considered myself a writer until I actually had to do it myself. Years of reading newspapers, magazines, and books paved the way. Then job opportunities required me to free form write letters and that led to other types of writing. I do believe practice is key. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01009489339317713532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181661189685090304.post-59329011694855349812015-04-07T17:05:21.923-05:002015-04-07T17:05:21.923-05:00Jody, Thank you! You are such a faithful blog frie...Jody, Thank you! You are such a faithful blog friend and an encouragement to me. I have not heard of either of those books. I am adding them to my list to read and can't wait to check them out. KathleenKathleen T. Jaegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021119386207509180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181661189685090304.post-4545718090044925122015-04-07T14:32:53.446-05:002015-04-07T14:32:53.446-05:00Kathleen, you are very smart........and your child...Kathleen, you are very smart........and your children are blessed. Anything to add? A book?--yes, 'Rumors of Water' by LL Barkat. (Tweetspeak Poetry founder--button is on my blog). And journaling? Her book 'God in the Yard' changed my life. Truly.<br />Blessed to read your words here!Jody Lee Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16017263035298663701noreply@blogger.com