essays
When students write essays without a writing process
When students think essays are informal writing
When students think essays are informal writing
When I’ve repeatedly gone over steps and format with the class, and one-on-one, and given them all written copies of the steps, yet simple mistakes are still made
When students ask why they have to write essays
I’m like:
When I’m marking essays
When I’m reading essays
What I do:
What I’d like to do:
When I’m marking ISU Essays
When a student has greatly improved:
When a student clearly hasn’t read the overly detailed comments on their last essay:
When a student has obviously pulled something together at the last minute:
When a student doesn’t even submit their essay or any rough notes:
When I’ve been helping students with their crappy essays all day
Teaching In Real Life 