Activity One/Linguistic History

Writing tasks in school differed over the years. During my early childhood education I remember writing pen pal letters, and fiction stories. As the years went on writing assignments began to change and I remember writing persuasive letters, book reviews, summaries, and journals. Other writing assignments I recall are: poems, short plays, reports (science and English), critiques, essays, advertisements, story boards,and business proposals. I also wrote for pleasure, keeping a diary and writing short stories. I did not find writing a difficult task.

During my adolescence I persuaded my interest in creative writing and applied to C.A.P.A. (Creative and Performing Arts High School), a school dedicated to the arts. When I wasn't accepted I lost interest in writing. My interest in reading has declined as well. However, I have always tried to read at least one novel/book in a six month period, and when I do chose to read I enjoy reading books that I can learn from e.g. self help books, and social problems. I also enjoy reading magazines like: "Lucky," "Cosmo," "Vogue," "Ebony," "Essence," and other fashion magazines.

In retrospect I have not wrote for pleasure in years, in terms of poetry, short stories, etc. Due to school, writing feels more like a chore. I do write emails, and I am constantly on social networks, as well as sending texts. I believe this is the only form of writing that I do outside of an academic setting. I never think about increasing the amount of time that I spend on writing, however, I'm always telling myself that I need to read more. I wonder why I never consider that I need to write more.