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carfilledwithfish
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 Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:16 pm
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I've talked about this before. Sudbury school, graduating early, have to write about why I'm ready, blah blah blah.
So, I wrote this paragraph:
| Quote: | | Two years ago, I took Driver's Ed over the summer. It was my first time being in a traditional classroom setting since I came to Clearwater, and at first, I was afraid to go. I talked to the teacher about my history and my problems with classes. Unlike the teachers at my old school, he understood that having a hard time with classes didn't mean I was stupid or incapable of learning. He never talked down to me or used that condescending tone that all special-ed teachers use. We talked about a lot of things over the following weeks, like cartoons and how I was able to pay attention in class or carry on a conversation while drawing. For the class midterm, he let me spend about an hour talking to him, rather than writing an essay. This was when I realized that I didn't hate classes themselves, I had just never had good teachers. Driver's Ed did more than teach me about driving; it gave me a huge increase in confidence and was the first step in getting over my shyness. |
Then I had to stop writing and go downstairs because I was crying my little eyes out. One of the most emotional experiences I've had in the last few years. |
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Frozenwinters
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This is pretty good, I must say. And it's amazing that you can pull out an emotional and relevant event to incorporate into your entry write-up.
I'm not looking forward to having to write one of these, and that's still 2 years away. ): Wow I think about the future too much. |
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