Our first week of classes...

Dear Immersion Students of GLPS 15,

Welcome to KMLA~! It's been a busy first week getting to know all of you, and so far I've enjoyed the process.  You've told me some interesting facts about yourselves (66% of them true!), and from what I can see we have a uniquely talented group of students at this camp.

If you are reading this now, you've probably created your blog, which means you are equipped with a very important tool for this GLPS Writing Program.   For writing to truly matter, it has to be read, and not just by a single teacher.  Remember one very important thing: Writers Write! The only way to improve your skills is to write and write and write some more.  But that is not all.  You must also read and read and read some more! Good writers read, and they learn from other writers.  Shakespeare can tell you as much.  So always be reading a book, and always be learning new words.  And now that you have a blog, start writing and don't stop!  Your blog is a showcase for your talents.  Feel free to express yourself in creative ways, and write about everything and anything.  You can write about movies you've seen and loved, and even food you've eaten and hated! There are no limits.


An additional purpose of your blog is to create a unique and creative network among your new GLPS classmates.  Although it is just the fifth day of camp, and you are still getting to know your new friends, you can be sure that on January 29th, when it's time to say goodbye, that you'll want to keep in touch.  A blog is a grand opportunity to do so, and I hope you continue blogging after the camp.

So for now, keep writing about your daily observations and learning experiences at GLPS.  Have fun, and upload pictures.  I'll be checking in! And keep in mind that when you are finished with the Chain Writing exercise, that I'm going to ask you to edit one of them and type it - and then post it on your blog.

See you in class! :)