[Channel-talkhswriters] Workshop 4: Question for E-mail group

Are there writing forms that you avoid as either a writer or a teacher? If so, what might you do to become more comfortable incorporating them into your own repertoire? Briefly describe these ideas in your workshop journal.

I have not yet taught school. My idealism and big hopes haven't been tempered yet with student indifference and down-right hostility (humor intended here). So I would like to hear from you who are veterans about those genres that you find challenging year after year. How have you adjusted? And what works?

Thanks! --Janie