Positive - Nothing at this time.
Negative - Nothing at this time. Other - We are getting into some of the nuances of English writing. I hope this is not too much information. As a native speaker, I am unaware of the particular difficulty involved in learning these items.
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Positive - I appreciate the email about the other members, and I appreciate your taking time to meet with me. I am glad we were able to write the fictitious APP presentation. Again, this allows me to view your process and make immediate comments.
Negative - Nothing. Other - The next assignment is to write about a political transition. I am interested in your writing. Do not think that you will offend me. Positive - I am glad we are meeting again, and this will be an exciting time. There will be more mentee lead sessions. The team looks excited about the new directions at Tunapanda.
Negative - I am concerned about the missing individuals. Are they still planning on attending the sessions. I know their time is valuable and maybe there is no time for these sessions. Other - Is it my imagination or was our connection better than ever? Positive - I thought your work on the Google document was good. It showed your hard work.
Negative - Nothing. Other - Congratulations on your award! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! See you in January 2017. Positive - I am glad that the questions about introductory paragraphs and sentence variety were asked. These are signs that you have worked to an accomplished stage of writing where you think about mechanics and are defining/re-defining what distinguishes writing from good or great writing.
Negative - Nothing. Other - Nothing. Positive - I am glad the questions about punctuation and writer's block were asked. First, it takes time to get punctuation down. That is why we have editors today; they help with punctuation. Second, numerous people struggle with writer's block. When this happens to you, don't get discouraged; it will pass.
Negative - Sometimes I think I am talking too much and not having you speak. Other - Nothing. Positive - I believe that the team has moved to an advanced stage of English writing. They are asking questions and attempting and succeeding with novel approaches of writing.
Negative - Nothing Other - Nothing Positive - We mentioned 3 things. First, practice writing headlines in the writing group. Pick a subject and then everyone writes a headline. Then share headlines and analyze why one headline is better than another. Second, rewrite and improve someone else's writing. This is good practice in writing and analyzing. Third, review How Reporters Think Leads below.
Negative - Nothing negative. Other - How Reporters Think Leads: What is unique or the most important thing that happened?; Who was involved?; Is a direct or delayed lead better?; Is there a colorful word or phrase that I can work into the headline? (Marketing; Sense words; words that sell); What is the subject, and what verb will best move the reader into the story? Positive - I am glad we were able to talk today, and I feel fortunate to speak with you each week!
Negative - I wish I had more time today. Other - Feel free to schedule an additional session. Positive - We had a good internet signal today and were able to have a good conversation.
Negative - I failed to write an evaluation for Nixon's paper; I confused the date. Other - Tunapanda has a good culture and its goals help support that culture. |
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