Asked by Veronica
Should I be ashamed for being a poor writer and reader,since I am in 12 th grade this year?
Today,in writing class I struggled.. I could not identify the thesis of an article nor could I spot counterclaim that the author makes. I think I have dyslexia because I have a hard time understanding what I read. While my peers read an article for 10 minutes or so,I took like 3 hours.
All of my homework requires reading of some sort and so I took more that 8hours to do all of them...
I am very disappointed with my reading and writing skills. As a senior in high school,am I supposed to be a very good writer? I wiuld expect myself to be so,but apparently I am the opposite of what I expect myself to be. The sensation if struggling to read and understand or to identy a thesis or counterclaim greatly discourage me.
I would admit myself to be a poor reader and writer,but from this post,would you say that my writing skill is poor? Do you think I have dyslexia from just looking at this post? By the way I does dyslexia affect both reading AND writing?
I know I struggled reading the most..second would be writing..
I self-diagnosed myself..and it seems to be accurate given the fact that I have difficulty comprehending what I read.
Today,in writing class I struggled.. I could not identify the thesis of an article nor could I spot counterclaim that the author makes. I think I have dyslexia because I have a hard time understanding what I read. While my peers read an article for 10 minutes or so,I took like 3 hours.
All of my homework requires reading of some sort and so I took more that 8hours to do all of them...
I am very disappointed with my reading and writing skills. As a senior in high school,am I supposed to be a very good writer? I wiuld expect myself to be so,but apparently I am the opposite of what I expect myself to be. The sensation if struggling to read and understand or to identy a thesis or counterclaim greatly discourage me.
I would admit myself to be a poor reader and writer,but from this post,would you say that my writing skill is poor? Do you think I have dyslexia from just looking at this post? By the way I does dyslexia affect both reading AND writing?
I know I struggled reading the most..second would be writing..
I self-diagnosed myself..and it seems to be accurate given the fact that I have difficulty comprehending what I read.
Answers
Answered by
Oscar
I think if you have dyslexia, you wouldn't have been able to self-reflect yourself into writing this problem. It is not given that all 12th graders could write at the level or standards of a good writer. Each person has his or her own strengths and weaknesses, therefore try to think in an optimistic perspective!
Answered by
Writeacher
http://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=how+to+become+a+better+writer
Skip the ads, and read many of the other linked articles. You'll find lots of good ideas in here.
One hint ... "self-diagnosed myself" is repetitive. How could you rephrase that thought without having "self" in there twice?
Skip the ads, and read many of the other linked articles. You'll find lots of good ideas in here.
One hint ... "self-diagnosed myself" is repetitive. How could you rephrase that thought without having "self" in there twice?
Answered by
Writeacher
PS -- All through high school and college, I needed more time than my friends did to get reading done, whether assignments or research or whatever. Don't worry about time; just make sure you are understanding what you read. That's more important than speed.
Answered by
Veronica
Thank you for your optimism! After reading your posts, I felt more encouraged and more motivated to try my best. Have a wonderful day! :)
Writing well will be my goal!
Writing well will be my goal!