NEVER FEAR, THE WRITING CENTER IS HERE

By TAYLOR FAGAN

One of the best attributes of Washingtonville High School is that each and every teacher offers extra opportunities for students to learn.  Mrs. Shewell, an English teacher at WHS, is one of the many teachers who provides extra help that is available to all students, not just her own.   This year, Mrs. Shewell and Mrs. Kaste joined forces to create a new learning hub known as The Writing Center. With the creation of this new center, students are now able to receive feedback on their writing outside of their classrooms. 

No matter what grade a student is in, everyone understands the stress of having to write an essay.   Whether it is writing a DBQ (document based question) essay for Global Studies, or a research paper for English class, every student will be assigned an essay at one point or another.  Students that find themselves struggling with any type of writing assignment and wishing they could get some extra help from professionals, should certainly take advantage.

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The Writing Center is run by English teachers who are willing to aid students in creating  A+ writing.   The main purpose of the center is to improve upon all of the necessary writing skills needed for students to be successful.   Mrs. Shewell informed, “My main purpose is to help students identify issues they have with their writing on their own and give them skills on how to attack those issues and develop stronger writing.” 

With the overwhelming support from teachers, students feel the Writing Center can help them through the complications they are suffering from as far as writing is concerned.  Senior,  Amy Kristiansen believes, “...the Writing Center can help students develop better writing in many different ways.  It could especially help juniors and seniors to prepare a college essay.” 

The Writing Center is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:25 pm- 3:25 pm in room 122.   Any student interested in receiving help with their writing should be sure to sign up in advance.  The sign-up sheet is located in room 122.