Writing Discussion Questions

4. Do you think that kids who are mediocre will want to follow the a specific set of guidelines for writing? Should they? Explain your answer.
I believe that those kids who are mediocre will not follow the writing process but it would definitely be a good idea for them to follow it because it will allow them to raise their standards.

6. Would you say that someone who uses the reading and thought process mentioned in the packet is better than someone who did not even if they are also a skilled writer?
I think that using the thought and writing process is helpful to anybody. Even the best writers need to gather up their ideas.

7. What if kids do not want to "Raise their Standards"? What is the solution then?
If kids don’t want to raise their standards than that’s on them. Everyone should not have to lower their standards for others to be appeased.

8. What do you think is a good way of getting a student to be a more motivated writer?
A good way to get students to be a more motivated writer would be to have them write things about what they find interesting.