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Dear  Tracy, Re’Shawn, Chad, Whitley :

It was not easy to relate your question (about ACT Prep) to this essay, but that did not make the discussion any less interesting. I wish we had more time to pursue it. The writer ("C") was probably the most fluent writer in the class, but she illustrates how students can write a lot and say little. Actually it is a perfect example of a first draft that could be condensed in revision. The question of whether she can do this in the short ACT timed essay is interesting to consider. I think timed essays are particularly hard for students who depend on a writing process, because the time available for revision is usually not enough. I wish we could have seen some of her poetry, so we could see her best skills. If she can really condense her thoughts into brief and vivid images, then she has all the skills to be a terrific writer. I suppose she might have been shy about sharing her poetry in public. Thanks for helping us think about this fascinating writer.

Bill