Here are beautifully reflective descriptions and analogies on what writing means to the campers, assistants, and facilitators of the summer 2012 Comp Camp at Wes-Del Elementary, which was led by TC Shirley Thacker ('07).
"Writing is as fun as
swimming." - Bray W.
"Writing is like a heart. . .
both are beautiful." - Jaci K.
"Writing is like the color
to my artwork." - Brylee K.
"Writing is. . . as fun as
candy, but still being healthy." - Allen S.
"Writing . . . like
throwing a baseball. It's sometimes easy,
and you always have a
target." - AJ N.
"Writing is wonderful .
. . like sunshine." - Kylie A.
"Writing . . . like a
fuzzy, furry rabbit. I like them both." - Alexandra R.
"Writing is as fun as
reading." - Chantel S.
"Writing is like being on
an island resort. . . fun, fancy, and enjoyable." - Breanna C.
"Writing is as fun as going on
vacation." - Taylor B.
"Writing is like pizza. . . I
love them both." - Gracie B.
"Writing is like making a
hamburger. . . each step is like
adding one of the
toppings." - Jared D.
"Writing feels as good as
sinking a basketball in the hoop." - Joel D.
"Writing is like being in a
swimming pool. I love them both." - Lauren K.
"Writing is like a seed . .
. it sprouts and grows
until it becomes something new." - Lauryn J.
"Writing is like
dancing. It's fun and I love doing it." - Mady J.
"Writing is like opening
presents at Christmas." - Natalie R.
"Writing is as fun as
dance." - Paige T.
"Writing is a precious
gem beneath the earth. You must search for it, dig it up,
cut it, and
polish it before it's complete." - Mr. Waylon Shaffer, student teacher
"Writing is a refuge
when I'm weary. A quiet place to escape
from all the outside
noise." - Mrs. Monica Denney, 4th Grade Teacher
"Writing is
food for my soul, energy for my run-down battery."
- Mrs. Shirley Thacker, NBCT
Submitted by Shirley Thacker, TC '07
