New Kids on the (Writer’s) Block Have the Write Stuff
Writer’s Block is back! Do you need help writing a paper, essay, or even just a strong paragraph? There are expert students available to assist you!
“Writer’s Block is a place/time where any LHS student who has any paper, essay,research project, or anything related to writing and the writing process can come for help,” said by Mrs Adrian the faculty sponsor of this club.
The hopes of the staff can have a major impact on the state of the club, but with ambitions like this, Writer’s Block likely to go well.
“Through Writers’ Block, I hope to give my peers a safe space to go, to improve their writing. I want Writers’ Block to allow students to feel confident in their writing abilities and help bring out their creativity,” said Maddie Serttas a senior, when asked what she hoped to achieve with Writers’ Block.
“My goal is to have insight on other writing methods and give the English Department a better rap,” said Catherine Okai-Brown, a senior Writer’s Block tutor when asked the same thing.
So what should you do if YOU want some help from Writer’s Block? Just show up!
“Writers’ Block is held in room 102 on the first floor (next to the elevators) and is available currently every Thursday during one lunch (12-1pm). It is staffed by student volunteers who have been recommended by their previous English teachers who are not only good writers, but who are also helpful, compassionate and dedicated to struggling students,” explained Mrs Adrian.
There are many reasons that a person would get in to the new Writers’ Block, maybe to support students or maybe even to gain insight on their own writing styles.
“I decided to join Writers’ Block because I feel this is a great resource for students to use in high school that will provide skills that will be beneficial later in life. Mrs. Adrian gave me the confidence I needed, because I am a good writer and I hope to pass on the confidence to others,” said senior Madi Serttas on why she joined as a peer tutor.
“I want writing to be more appreciated and tutoring is the first step of that,” added senior Catherine Okai-Brown.
Remember, the Writer’s Block tutors are there to offer help and support, but they won’t do ALL of the work for students.
“Writers’ Block tutors will help students brainstorm, organize, draft, and revise. They will be able to answer questions on style (MLA, Chicago,APA)” said Mrs Adrian.
“Writers block gives students the opportunity to open up and indulge in their struggles with writing. The tutors are there to listen to students and help them with whatever they need help with in writing. Writers block enlightens the kindness, compassion, and willingness students have to help other students succeed. The writers block program illuminates the service in the LHS community,” said Johana Andrade-Monroy.
karlee salinas • Mar 11, 2021 at 8:53 am
This is a really great article. I think that this is an amazing opportunity for students who have trouble with writing to get the help they need. Thanks for explaining this so well.
Amy fuentes • Mar 11, 2020 at 1:50 pm
Really good article!!! this is something that will really help kids who need help with writing and stuff like that
jasmine • Mar 11, 2020 at 1:22 pm
Great article! I think will help many of the students
eden • Mar 9, 2020 at 2:03 pm
i think this is something that lots of students need because i know lots of students struggle with writing papers, i like how you guys let us know all of the information that was needed.
melanie ventura • Mar 2, 2020 at 1:31 pm
This is such a good opportunity for people who need extra help with writing or english. Good article!!
Christian Torres • Mar 2, 2020 at 10:06 am
I think this is very helpful because it will help a lot of students in need.
Ava • Mar 2, 2020 at 9:40 am
This is such great idea for a club. good article.
Alia Arellano • Feb 28, 2020 at 2:24 pm
This seems like a great idea for people who struggle with writing and for people who like to help other people.
Karlee • Feb 28, 2020 at 1:50 pm
I think this is a really good idea because a lot of people suffer from writers block and this will help of students. This has a lot of really good information and thanks for adding what room it’s in and what time and day it is held on. I know that I have a lot of trouble with writing essays and i am so happy there is something that could help me.
Karlee • Feb 28, 2020 at 1:50 pm
I think this is a really good idea because a lot of people suffer from writers block and this will help of students. This has a lot of really good information and thanks for adding what room it’s in and what time and day it is held on. I know that I have a lot of trouble with writing essays and i am so happy there is something that could help me.
Karlee • Feb 28, 2020 at 1:47 pm
I think this is a really good idea because a lot of people suffer from writers block and this will help of students. This has a lot of really good information and thanks for adding what room it’s in and what time and day it is held on.
Emily • Feb 28, 2020 at 7:42 am
This club is a great idea! Good job on the article.
zach • Feb 28, 2020 at 7:38 am
This article had a lot of information on writers block.
Keely Crane • Feb 26, 2020 at 10:05 am
This has a lot of good information about Writer’s Block, good job!
Kaleece Blackwell • Feb 26, 2020 at 9:22 am
I think this is a great opportunity to help many students