Wednesday, December 03, 2008
My Visit to James Blair Middle School
Eighth graders at James Blair Middle School in Williamsburg are writing stories. I visited the school on Tuesday and talked to them about writing. I'll be returning next week to check their drafts and again to see the final products. I stressed that good writing is specific and writers should show rather than tell.
We discussed the necessity for stories to have action. I recommended that they put their characters in a dangerous situation and then get them out of it.
Students were polite and attentive. I look forward to seeing their stories and getting to know them better.
