During last weeks' meeting, we learned about pen-portrait. This is a descriptive piece of writing that tells someone who you are. However, this piece is to be written in the 3rd person, meaning the writer addresses themself as she, her, by name, etc. and, a professional picture is to be included in the said portrait. It also highlights your skills, attributes, and competencies. 

Below is a sample of what a pen-portrait is like:

Tamia Martin is a bubbly, sociable, warm-hearted individual. It has been one of her dreams to become a primary school teacher. And now, being enrolled in the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College - Teacher Education Division, that dream is well on its way to being in full effect. Through training for the past year, Tamia has acquired the skill of multitasking. An act that is very important for a primary teacher to have. Also, she has now become more competent than in previous times, catering to students through differentiation. One may say that she is ambitious, dependable, and confident. As she is an extrovert, this quality puts her at an advantage when engaging with her colleagues and students.

Additionally, we looked at effective writing instructions. This involves: students writing for authentic audience and purposes, ensures collaboration of students throughout the writing process, includes small group, whole group, and individual instruction, etc.

I hope this post has been informative. Until next time.

                                        xxxx,

                                        Teacher Martin