Thursday, October 11, 2007
Blank Paper
Finding a topic to write on seems to be challenging for me when given limitations. I am perfectly fine when I get to pick a general topic or the kind of essay. This time it is an argumentative essay that I struggle to come up with I topic on. What point can I argue and show good support for? Sitting in English, my mind was at total blank. I felt totally behind because everyone had their topics, had done outlines, and a rough draft (things I missed on Tuesday, due to having the flu). While people were peer editing I sat and stared at my blank piece of binder paper. “Think about the passion you have for your topic when writing,” my English teacher called out. What am I passionate about? I seem to just not care. I may have an opinion about something but not a strong one; not passion. My final draft is due on Monday and I cannot come up with a topic on our first big assignment…fantastic.
I'm trying to think of topics that get you all riled up. What about the evils of high school? I think you should write about how towards the end, you're really just being babysat.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your help with my dilemma! I took your advice and wrote about the evils and distractions of high school.
how'd it turn out? good talking to you today.
ReplyDeleteI think it turned out ok, not my best essay though. I'll let you know for sure when i get the grade. I loved talking to you!!!
ReplyDeleteI got an A. My teacher did pull me aside to tell me that I wrote an excellent essay and she really likes me work :)
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