I guess I write more than I thought....

I thought focusing my attention on something other than the heat might cool me down. So, I took a look at the NCTE Beliefs. As I read down through them, I was thinking of which one I would like to comment on. As soon as I came to #10, I stopped and thought, "It really does!"

NCTE Belief #8: Composing occurs in different modalities and technologies.

Sitting in class on Monday, I was thinking that I NEVER write. I read all the time and can't get enough of it, but when I was thinking about the last time I wrote I could only think of classwork. When I read this belief I realized how much I actually do write! I write every single day! I write emails concerning work and relations. I text message friends to wish a happy birthday or a thinking of you message. I write a morning message to my students. I respond in journals to my students. I leave notes for my husband. These are things that I do everyday and never think twice about! When I first thought about my writing, I didn't consider those instances "writing". But just like the NCTE belief says, writing happens in many different modalities and technologies! So, I guess I write more than I thought!