Read Patrick Madden's essay, "The Infinite Suggestiveness of Common Things". This essay can be found on our class webpage under SLCC documents. The excerpt comes from his book of nonfiction entitled Quotidiana.

After reading , respond to the prompts below in a thoughtful and well written response. Be sure to put your name and period in the title.

Assignment: In a paragraph (about 200 words) respond to either the author (what do you find interesting about his take on essays), or write a response on how you personally view his perspective. Refer to specific parts (passages or quotations) of the essay as you reflect and respond. or write a reflection as the post/article relates to you personally.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Kyleigh Cooper Period 1

Writing has never come easy to me because I feel like I am judged by everyone depending on how well I write. I liked how she talked about being brave and getting out of your comfort zone and just writing whatever you feel like. I also liked how she talked about how writing can help us decipher our thoughts and figure out things that have been on our minds. Sometimes I never feel like writing in a journal because I'm afraid to sound too pessimistic but, she said that it's important to write whether you are having an amazing day or a horrible. It's good to remember your feelings and emotions and there is no need to be sorry for them because that is how you feel. Her post was honestly really inspiring.
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  1. UnknownFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    I loved this part of Sarah Peck's article as well. Sometimes it is hard to allow yourself to be vulnerable and write whatever you are feeling, but she shows us its okay. We need to let our emotions get out of us and letting ourselves write it all down helps us get to that vulnerable state of writing.
    -Alysann Flower Period 5

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  2. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:45 PM

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  3. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    I can relate to your comment on all levels. I am insure as a writer as well because I compare myself to others and their skills, although I know in my head that everyone has a different writing technique and you shouldn't compare to others. I also like how you say, "It's good to remember your feelings and emotions and there is no need to be sorry for them because that is how you feel." I have a difficult time expressing my emotions as well and it's important to remember that.
    -Kayla Vidal, Period 3

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  4. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    I agree with you Kyleigh, honestly I couldn't have explained it any better way of how I feel about writing then how you did. Ever since Junior High when we started getting essays and graded on how well we write essays and stories and such, I just have felt self-conscience about my writing. I mean I try to express myself, but at the same time I don't want to offend anyone with anything I say on my paper. But just like you and after reading her article I feel as I should take the leap of faith and express myself more while I am writing, whether it been when it has been a good day or a bad day.

    Mitch Plant, Period 1

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