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ENCOURAGEMENT MESSAGE: Education, Commitment, Wisdom + The more you read, the more you know
They Might Be Thinking:
- I am horrible at grammar.
- I know what I want to say. Everything gets lost in translation.
- Where do I go for help?
- I've always been a bad speller.
- English is my first language; of course I can read and write!
- Writing assignments are too hard.
- I hate reading.
- The words seem to float on the page when I read.
- I'd love to read more, I just can't find anything I'm interested in.
- English is boring.
- How do other people have such a large vocabulary?
- Do I really have to know all of the rules of the English language?
- I have a difficult time with punctuation.
Words That Might Be Encouraging:
- Becoming a good writer takes time. Stick with it and give yourself more credit.
- There is help available if you know where to find it.
- I'm happy to proofread and help in any way.
- Spelling has always been tricky for me, too, but it gets easier.
- The more you read, the more you know. If you want, we could start reading the same things, and then talk about them.
- Read whatever you can get your hands on, and if you find something interesting, please share it with me, and I'll do the same.
- What kind of things have you been reading about?
- Do you have a favorite book, magazine, blogger, etc.?
- Let me know if you ever want to bounce ideas and questions off of me, I enjoy talking and learning new things.
Words That Might Be Discouraging:
- You'll never be a good writer.
- Good writing is not as important as it used to be.
- You've always been a horrible speller.
- There's no way you'll ever finish a book.
- You're not an English or a literature kind of person.
- English just isn't your thing.
- Who cares about English? That's what spellcheck is for!
- You speak just fine; don't stress about being able to write well.
- Maybe you should focus on subjects that you're better at. Stick with your strengths.
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