Comments on: The Well of Inspiration http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/ The silent majority speaks up Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:30:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: James http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-945 James Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:44:00 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-945 Kaelie, You are one of the unique few in High School who reads as a writer instead of just as a reader. That is the mark of a writer. That ultimate mark of a writer is that you have finished a major piece of writing. You have done it! Although, it never truly gets finished...it just gets published. You will published someday. It may not be the first time, or even the 20th, but you have to stick with it until it happens. Determination is a word that will carry you far into HS and beyond. Best of luck with you writing. Keep it up! Kaelie,

You are one of the unique few in High School who reads as a writer instead of just as a reader. That is the mark of a writer. That ultimate mark of a writer is that you have finished a major piece of writing. You have done it! Although, it never truly gets finished...it just gets published. You will published someday. It may not be the first time, or even the 20th, but you have to stick with it until it happens. Determination is a word that will carry you far into HS and beyond. Best of luck with you writing. Keep it up!

]]> By: Kaelie Giffel http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-926 Kaelie Giffel Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:24:05 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-926 @Sherry: I am trying to take the most out of high school, and like you said, I'm having to make it fit my schedule, so that means sometimes my homework gets pushed aside. Viewing student blogs for grad class? That's really cool. I'll check your blog out. @Sherry: I am trying to take the most out of high school, and like you said, I’m having to make it fit my schedule, so that means sometimes my homework gets pushed aside. Viewing student blogs for grad class? That’s really cool. I’ll check your blog out. ]]> By: Sherry Valenti http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-924 Sherry Valenti Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:03:43 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-924 I forgot to mention that I am viewing student blogs for a grad class, and I commented on yours on my blog. My blog, http://svalenti.edublogs.org, is certainly a work in progress. I admire yours very much. I forgot to mention that I am viewing student blogs for a grad class, and I commented on yours on my blog. My blog, http://svalenti.edublogs.org, is certainly a work in progress. I admire yours very much. ]]> By: Students 2.0 | Savvy SAT Preparation http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-923 Students 2.0 | Savvy SAT Preparation Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:56:38 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-923 [...] By svalenti Categories: Uncategorized I found a site, <a href=”“>Students 2.0, that offers a chance for students to discuss their feeling about the future of education. I think [...] [...] By svalenti Categories: Uncategorized I found a site, <a href=”“>Students 2.0, that offers a chance for students to discuss their feeling about the future of education. I think [...] ]]> By: Sherry Valenti http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-922 Sherry Valenti Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:33:33 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-922 Reading your comments reminded me of my journey through high school. Keep your persistence and keep writing creatively. I know school sometimes does not seem set up for the most optimum learning environment, but take what you can of it. There is value in what you're learning, but you might have to make it fit for you. Reading your comments reminded me of my journey through high school. Keep your persistence and keep writing creatively. I know school sometimes does not seem set up for the most optimum learning environment, but take what you can of it.
There is value in what you’re learning, but you might have to make it fit for you. ]]> By: Kaelie Giffel http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-917 Kaelie Giffel Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:17:53 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-917 @Rick: I fall into that 10%. I don't know if you've taught the Great Gatsby, but that has been one of the most influential books for me from my American Lit class. I can't even understand how teachers feel, teaching the same thing year after year. I understand what you're saying about the 90%. A lot of classes are like that. I think if some of the literature were different, maybe it would interest them. Like The Scarlet Letter? Our whole class complained for the entire two weeks it took us to read it. Yes, it's boring, but amazingly written. It's just sad to me how unappreciative of literature these classes can make these kids. @Jen: Thanks! I think that it's great how you are helping people reach their goals. We need more people like you, because more often than not, we run into the people trying to "get us down". Don't feel like a hypocrite. You just followed a different path. @Rick: I fall into that 10%. I don’t know if you’ve taught the Great Gatsby, but that has been one of the most influential books for me from my American Lit class. I can’t even understand how teachers feel, teaching the same thing year after year. I understand what you’re saying about the 90%. A lot of classes are like that. I think if some of the literature were different, maybe it would interest them. Like The Scarlet Letter? Our whole class complained for the entire two weeks it took us to read it. Yes, it’s boring, but amazingly written. It’s just sad to me how unappreciative of literature these classes can make these kids.

@Jen: Thanks! I think that it’s great how you are helping people reach their goals. We need more people like you, because more often than not, we run into the people trying to “get us down”. Don’t feel like a hypocrite. You just followed a different path.

]]> By: Jen http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-916 Jen Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:44:15 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-916 You are a terrific writer and you should never give up. What you wrote here would inspire many to pick up what they've done and try again. Though, unfortunately, I would not be trying to pick up any of my past "creative outlets" because I feel that I should just be staying low for the rest of my life. Maybe the other people who have my similar creative outlet should be the ones who go ahead. Then I'll be there to help them reach their goal. Don't ever stop writing because it will take you very far in the future. Don't believe what others might say to tell you to leave writing 'cause there will be may who read your post and will disagree. Prove those who tell you to give up that you will succeed. (I feel a little hypocritical telling you this when I myself do the opposite, but maybe thats my creative outlet. Helping others reach their goal first). Keep writing. You are a terrific writer and you should never give up. What you wrote here would inspire many to pick up what they’ve done and try again.
Though, unfortunately, I would not be trying to pick up any of my past “creative outlets” because I feel that I should just be staying low for the rest of my life. Maybe the other people who have my similar creative outlet should be the ones who go ahead. Then I’ll be there to help them reach their goal.

Don’t ever stop writing because it will take you very far in the future. Don’t believe what others might say to tell you to leave writing ’cause there will be may who read your post and will disagree. Prove those who tell you to give up that you will succeed.
(I feel a little hypocritical telling you this when I myself do the opposite, but maybe thats my creative outlet. Helping others reach their goal first).

Keep writing.

]]> By: Rick http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-914 Rick Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:45:25 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-914 I know exactly what you mean. I've read and taught the same bunch of books over and over again for years. It's tough to stay enthusiastic but what I do is look for my students to discover the books the way that I did. The best thing that happens is when a book I'm teaching opens up for one of my students and she can see what's possible. I tell my students that we read to find out who we are but for most of them literature is something their forced to do. The books will have no impact on 90% of my students. They're meaningless wastes of time but for the remaining 10% the books will be transformational. My problem is that I never which books hit which 10%. I know exactly what you mean. I’ve read and taught the same bunch of books over and over again for years. It’s tough to stay enthusiastic but what I do is look for my students to discover the books the way that I did. The best thing that happens is when a book I’m teaching opens up for one of my students and she can see what’s possible. I tell my students that we read to find out who we are but for most of them literature is something their forced to do. The books will have no impact on 90% of my students. They’re meaningless wastes of time but for the remaining 10% the books will be transformational. My problem is that I never which books hit which 10%. ]]> By: Kaelie Giffel http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-912 Kaelie Giffel Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:06:06 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-912 @Dillon: Hello! High school is a lot of fun, but don't worry too much about your grades otherwise you'll worry so much you don't have time to do well! I only have one peice of advice: do NOT take AP World History. You don't take it in college, and it's one of the hardest exams to take. Don't worry about english classes either! English is usually pretty easy. One piece of advice: take notes. Take notes on what the teacher says, on what you're reading. It doesn't usually turn out to be a lot, but in the long run you are helping your grade A LOT. Have fun your 8th grade year though and don't worry about high school. @Dillon: Hello! High school is a lot of fun, but don’t worry too much about your grades otherwise you’ll worry so much you don’t have time to do well! I only have one peice of advice: do NOT take AP World History. You don’t take it in college, and it’s one of the hardest exams to take. Don’t worry about english classes either! English is usually pretty easy. One piece of advice: take notes. Take notes on what the teacher says, on what you’re reading. It doesn’t usually turn out to be a lot, but in the long run you are helping your grade A LOT. Have fun your 8th grade year though and don’t worry about high school. ]]> By: Dillon http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-911 Dillon Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:25:48 +0000 http://students2oh.org/2008/03/09/the-well-of-inspiration/#comment-911 Hello Kaelie, I am a 7th grader. After reading what you read I feel excited about going to high school. But I feel a little worried on the grades I am gonna get after I have read on what you wrote about ebglish class. Hello Kaelie, I am a 7th grader. After reading what you read I feel excited about going to high school. But I feel a little worried on the grades I am gonna get after I have read on what you wrote about ebglish class. ]]>