Today's throwback Thursday explores my journey from a kid who would do anything to get out of writing to 30 years of blogging.
Response to a Reader on Dysgraphia
I received a comment below from a reader. It raises a some good issues and questions. I would like to devote a post to it. I have re-posted the the entire comment. and will address questions at the end. Hello Dee, I do not know if I’m doing this right, but here it goes. This … Continue reading Response to a Reader on Dysgraphia
Another English Rant
Me and Billy Joe Bubba Bob (insert random name here) .... This is a mistake I hear from otherwise well-educated people. That phrase absolutely drives me bonkers. Why? First, it is grammatically incorrect. It should be: Billy Joe Bubba Bob and me/I ..... Second, it sounds self-centered. Always list the other person first. In grammar … Continue reading Another English Rant
TDZ Retrospective: Commas, Diagramming and Other Rants About English
Originally posted December 15, 2007. After eight years look for another English rant coming soon. The other day The Big Guy was reading my blog and informed me that I needed a comma for some reason or another. This lead to lively and humorous dialogue about my not needing commas and semi-colons. TBG that it … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Commas, Diagramming and Other Rants About English
How I Got into Writing…
Prior to blogging saying I didn't enjoy or like writing was an understatement. Writing was something I hated and would do anything to avoid. Growing up I never enjoyed writing and would do anything to get out of writing assignments in school. I have dyslexia and dysgraphia. Dysgraphia is a form of dyslexia that affects … Continue reading How I Got into Writing…
The Importance of Reading
At the wise old age of 6 I decided that I had no need to learn to read. I was determined not to waste my time learning to read. My mom was equally determined that I was going to learn to read. Reading, writing and basic computational skills are considered essential components of a … Continue reading The Importance of Reading
Reading Ability Linked to Performance on Standardized Test
Note: I am consolidating all of my writing to this blog. This was originally posted on the Homeschool Network. A recent study by the National Endowment for the Arts found a link between declining test scores and a decline in reading. Simply put readers did better on standardized tests than non-readers. My first thought was … Continue reading Reading Ability Linked to Performance on Standardized Test
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