I actually really do enjoy writing, but mostly when it is my choice. I don't want to have to worry about the grade or the writing being perfect; I prefer writing about what I care about and expressing my feelings without fear of expressing them wrong. With that being said, I don't despise writing for class. I definitely see why it's necessary; plugging in answers and checking boxes can only show so much about what we know. Writing is the only way to show analysis and see if we actually do have an in depth understanding of the content. The type of writing that I actually enjoy, though, is when I am doing it for myself, rather than for school. I remember an example of writing that I really enjoyed from seventh grade. We were giving the prompt: Write a horror story. We had two weeks to draft, edit, and perfect our work. I loved the freedom that this prompt gave for me to be creative and pull people in with my emotions and story. I got a 100% on the paper, but that's not why I loved this specific experience. I loved this experience because it was the first time I ever WANTED to write something. I went home so excited to whip out the paper, and honestly felt sad when it was all over. It was the first time I felt passionate about it.
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