Australian Center for Education (ACE) Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Your Writing - please comment
How do you feel about your writing this session? What do you do well when you write? What would you like to improve in your writing?
Which piece of writing was your best?
I think my best so far is the Balls of Fury Synopsis, but since we can't use a movie review I'm going to use''My Awesome Dream'. Like you said I'm going to change things like the title and a few sentences in the writing so that it's not so obvious. Siphan
Well, for me it's okay-ish because some of mine are pretty good and some just go all the way to the bottom of the ocean. The best piece that I wrote was the ''3 times a year 1 time the happiness'', seriously, I didn't thought that it was the best 1, because I don't think it has good words in there. Last but not least, there are also quite a few onomatopoeia. Especially, I felt bad that I couldn't find a better way to explain some of the parts that leads all of you to confusion. If I get the chance to change it, I would add a little more of the onomatopoeia and make it sensible. -Ati-
For me the most touching writing was the love from parents and my backpack writing. i could have do it better if wasn't a hot head. But i felt good writing it down
In this session, i think my writings are quite better than last session. But,I was doing it all my best.So, I've chose "My Visit to Paradise" as the best one for myself.
For me in this session, I think my writing are better than the last session. My best writing is"Our life in the future". I'm going to change to grammar mistakes. And I have to improve my grammar skill too.
There are many writing I have done but I think the best of mine is The Elevator.It is a creative and scary story so everybody could enjoy it.But there are some grammar mistakes so I would like to improve the grammar skill more.
I have trouble picking because there are two posts that I think are the best but I think I'll go with err what was it again? Oh yes the trip through the forest. I'll edit it some more. -Rotha
I feel that my writing is well.But i still have some difficult vocabulary to write , to make my writing interesting and in good meaning.But i enjoy writing in English. It improves my writing skills.
Yeah,for me I think I've improved a lot for my writing skill and the most noticed one is that how I put emotions into my writing that anyone can feel what i feel about my posts also. And for what I want to improve is I want my writing to be more creative than now because I think all of mine are not creative enough. The best piece for me is not the one that was post of the week"Blanket,my favorite thing" but it is "Never Say Never" although that post has only 4 comments but I do like it very much. and if i can,in this week I'm gonna post one more post which is some kind similar to what i chose but a different phrase and I'll explain that one .
Well, for me i think i still need to improve grammar and vocabulary. Because i see comment in my post is a little mistake about grammar. And my favorite post is How to train your dragon. Because when i writing that story I'm feeling i am a writer of this movie.
I don't know P2, which one do you want to share the most? 12th Century Facebook is my vote to revise because there are so many creative connections & contrasts that can be made. I'd love to see any of them in the booklet, though!
Ati, what do you mean, "IF you get the chance?" This IS your chance! Let me know when you've finished so I can publish it. p.s. It must be hard to write at the bottom of the ocean. Or is that where they sank? :)
Vishnu, I'd like to see some writing from you that's not about a movie. How about writing something new for the class booklet? Something more personal?
Nix, Thanks for reflecting on your writing this session. Yes, you do a good job of putting emotion into your writing! I appreciate that. There are many reasons a post may get a lot of comments or not many... it's not always the quality of the post. I think "Never Say Never" has a lot of potential. I look forward to seeing how you change it! I've enjoyed your writing. Thanks. Kathleen
Sreylen, I'm glad you are enjoying writing in English! I think you have used some great sensory details in your writing. You have a good imagination. Your grammar and vocabulary will improve with time and practice. Thanks for sharing some interesting posts in your own, unique style.
Have you thought about revising your "Summer on the Beach" post? I think with some work on the grammar, it can be a really nice addition to our class booklet.
Visal - I hope you continue your writing in the future and let your creativity out! It seems like you enjoy telling stories. Don't give up.
Nissa - I wonder if you like writing? Sometimes I think you could write a lot more but hold yourself back. Believe in yourself! I hope you keep writing and sharing your ideas and feelings. It takes time and effort to make our writing "shine." I look forward to seeing the new version of "Our Lives in the Future." I enjoyed the imagination of that one!
Roath, I feel like your writing is special when you really put yourself into it. Develop your own style. Don't be afraid to try new things. I've enjoyed the creativity and imagination in your writing!
Siphan, you are a good storyteller, especially of "action/adventure"! I like how you create interesting characters. I hope you keep writing even if you don't have to for class. It's easy to let the creative writing disappear when you have to write a lot of academic papers. I hope you don't let that happen! Please tell me when you write your first novel.
Pimean, where are you? I wish we'd seen more of your writing this session! I enjoyed what you shared. I hope you will try to keep writing ... have you thought about keeping a journal? I think that might be a good experience for you.
Pitou, You have taken a lot of risks as a writer and I really appreciate that. Your writing is fascinating to read - with lots of creative surprises. I like that you've tried a lot of different types of writing - from poetry to essays! I hope you always make time for your personal writing.
Tep - I do hope you'll take the time to edit your writing so I can publish something in the booklet. I thought your backpack story was the clearest and most detailed of your posts.
Rotha - thanks again for your comments about your writing in your separate post. I've enjoyed your writing a lot - especially the more original pieces. You tried a lot of different types of writing and show skills in all of them. Don't stop writing! You have a lot to share!
Monineath - I responded to your separate post about your writing, but I want to say here that I appreciate that you took the time to make each post a good one. You made corrections based on the comments on your post. You really showed that you cared about making your writing better! Good work!
Ati - to continue from my previous, short comment - When something "clicks" for you, you can really write amazing things! At other times, it seems like you aren't so inspired :) I guess that's true for all of us. I hope you'll keep writing. Maybe more poetry? I also really liked that descriptive piece you wrote at the very beginning - that was kind of poetic too.
First of all, I would like to say thank you for all the advice you gave me this term. It helped my English so so much! There's also the fact that you like my writing even when I don't like them. For that, I humbly thank you. But I also want to apologize for all the sloppy, rushed writing that I have posted over the last 2 months. I mean, my writing hasn't been up to standard, at least not to my expectations. So I apologize and hope that someday somehow I could show you how my writing, my real writing, is supposed to be!! P.S Just to fulfill my curiousity, do you really think I can write a novel ??
You're very welcome. I've enjoyed reading it all... even when sloppy ;) Although, I would like to read your "real writing" whenever you want to share it. Are you going to start your own blog?
Yes, I do think you could write a novel - if you really want to! It would take dedication and lots of work but could be fun, too. I think Cambodia needs more authors...!
Hey everyone - hear that? Wouldn't it be great if some of you published books? I'll be waiting...
I think my best so far is the Balls of Fury Synopsis, but since we can't use a movie review I'm going to use''My Awesome Dream'. Like you said I'm going to change things like the title and a few sentences in the writing so that it's not so obvious.
ReplyDeleteSiphan
Well, for me it's okay-ish because some of mine are pretty good and some just go all the way to the bottom of the ocean. The best piece that I wrote was the ''3 times a year 1 time the happiness'', seriously, I didn't thought that it was the best 1, because I don't think it has good words in there. Last but not least, there are also quite a few onomatopoeia. Especially, I felt bad that I couldn't find a better way to explain some of the parts that leads all of you to confusion. If I get the chance to change it, I would add a little more of the onomatopoeia and make it sensible.
ReplyDelete-Ati-
For me the most touching writing was the love from parents and my backpack writing. i could have do it better if wasn't a hot head. But i felt good writing it down
ReplyDeleteTep
ReplyDeleteIn this session, i think my writings are quite better than last session. But,I was doing it all my best.So, I've chose "My Visit to Paradise" as the best one for myself.
ReplyDeleteRoath
For me in this session, I think my writing are better than the last session. My best writing is"Our life in the future". I'm going to change to grammar mistakes. And I have to improve my grammar skill too.
ReplyDeleteNissa
There are many writing I have done but I think the best of mine is The Elevator.It is a creative and scary story so everybody could enjoy it.But there are some grammar mistakes so I would like to improve the grammar skill more.
ReplyDeleteVisal
I have trouble picking because there are two posts that I think are the best but I think I'll go with err what was it again? Oh yes the trip through the forest. I'll edit it some more.
ReplyDelete-Rotha
I feel that my writing is well.But i still have some difficult vocabulary to write , to make my writing interesting and in good meaning.But i enjoy writing in English. It improves my writing skills.
ReplyDeleteSreylen
Yeah,for me I think I've improved a lot for my writing skill and the most noticed one is that how I put emotions into my writing that anyone can feel what i feel about my posts also. And for what I want to improve is I want my writing to be more creative than now because I think all of mine are not creative enough. The best piece for me is not the one that was post of the week"Blanket,my favorite thing" but it is "Never Say Never" although that post has only 4 comments but I do like it very much. and if i can,in this week I'm gonna post one more post which is some kind similar to what i chose but a different phrase and I'll explain that one .
ReplyDelete-EniX-
Well, for me i think i still need to improve grammar and vocabulary. Because i see comment in my post is a little mistake about grammar. And my favorite post is How to train your dragon. Because when i writing that story I'm feeling i am a writer of this movie.
ReplyDeleteVishnu
OMG, I have to decide between " Droughtland" and " We are proud of our ancestors but are they?" or " the 12th century Facebook". Please help!!!!
ReplyDeleteP.2
I don't know P2, which one do you want to share the most? 12th Century Facebook is my vote to revise because there are so many creative connections & contrasts that can be made. I'd love to see any of them in the booklet, though!
ReplyDeleteAti, what do you mean, "IF you get the chance?" This IS your chance! Let me know when you've finished so I can publish it. p.s. It must be hard to write at the bottom of the ocean. Or is that where they sank? :)
ReplyDeleteVishnu, I'd like to see some writing from you that's not about a movie. How about writing something new for the class booklet? Something more personal?
ReplyDeleteNix, Thanks for reflecting on your writing this session. Yes, you do a good job of putting emotion into your writing! I appreciate that. There are many reasons a post may get a lot of comments or not many... it's not always the quality of the post. I think "Never Say Never" has a lot of potential. I look forward to seeing how you change it! I've enjoyed your writing. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteKathleen
Sreylen,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are enjoying writing in English! I think you have used some great sensory details in your writing. You have a good imagination. Your grammar and vocabulary will improve with time and practice. Thanks for sharing some interesting posts in your own, unique style.
Have you thought about revising your "Summer on the Beach" post? I think with some work on the grammar, it can be a really nice addition to our class booklet.
Visal - I hope you continue your writing in the future and let your creativity out! It seems like you enjoy telling stories. Don't give up.
ReplyDeleteNissa - I wonder if you like writing? Sometimes I think you could write a lot more but hold yourself back. Believe in yourself! I hope you keep writing and sharing your ideas and feelings. It takes time and effort to make our writing "shine." I look forward to seeing the new version of "Our Lives in the Future." I enjoyed the imagination of that one!
Roath, I feel like your writing is special when you really put yourself into it. Develop your own style. Don't be afraid to try new things. I've enjoyed the creativity and imagination in your writing!
Siphan, you are a good storyteller, especially of "action/adventure"! I like how you create interesting characters. I hope you keep writing even if you don't have to for class. It's easy to let the creative writing disappear when you have to write a lot of academic papers. I hope you don't let that happen! Please tell me when you write your first novel.
Pimean, where are you? I wish we'd seen more of your writing this session! I enjoyed what you shared. I hope you will try to keep writing ... have you thought about keeping a journal? I think that might be a good experience for you.
Pitou, You have taken a lot of risks as a writer and I really appreciate that. Your writing is fascinating to read - with lots of creative surprises. I like that you've tried a lot of different types of writing - from poetry to essays! I hope you always make time for your personal writing.
ReplyDeleteTep - I do hope you'll take the time to edit your writing so I can publish something in the booklet. I thought your backpack story was the clearest and most detailed of your posts.
Rotha - thanks again for your comments about your writing in your separate post. I've enjoyed your writing a lot - especially the more original pieces. You tried a lot of different types of writing and show skills in all of them. Don't stop writing! You have a lot to share!
Monineath - I responded to your separate post about your writing, but I want to say here that I appreciate that you took the time to make each post a good one. You made corrections based on the comments on your post. You really showed that you cared about making your writing better! Good work!
Ati - to continue from my previous, short comment -
When something "clicks" for you, you can really write amazing things! At other times, it seems like you aren't so inspired :) I guess that's true for all of us. I hope you'll keep writing. Maybe more poetry? I also really liked that descriptive piece you wrote at the very beginning - that was kind of poetic too.
First of all, I would like to say thank you for all the advice you gave me this term. It helped my English so so much! There's also the fact that you like my writing even when I don't like them. For that, I humbly thank you. But I also want to apologize for all the sloppy, rushed writing that I have posted over the last 2 months. I mean, my writing hasn't been up to standard, at least not to my expectations. So I apologize and hope that someday somehow I could show you how my writing, my real writing, is supposed to be!!
ReplyDeleteP.S Just to fulfill my curiousity, do you really think I can write a novel ??
-Siphan
You're very welcome. I've enjoyed reading it all... even when sloppy ;) Although, I would like to read your "real writing" whenever you want to share it. Are you going to start your own blog?
ReplyDeleteYes, I do think you could write a novel - if you really want to! It would take dedication and lots of work but could be fun, too. I think Cambodia needs more authors...!
Hey everyone - hear that? Wouldn't it be great if some of you published books? I'll be waiting...
Publish books ? Hmmm I may spend ages to make a book !
ReplyDelete-EniX-
Nix, how about poems, blogs, short stories, essays? So many possibilities...
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