Writing Seminar: “It’s Not Easy…”
A cornerstone of The Community School’s education program is the writing seminar conducted every week by mentor and teacher Don Riesett. The students dive deep exploring topics and developing new ways of expressing their views and creativity. Some topics are whimsical and others provoke deep personal reflection. Last week’s seminar was just such a moment. We have featured some of the students’ works on our website with their permission. They are all worth a good read.
“The students were reminded by none other than Kermit the Frog that ‘It’s not easy being green.’ They were then asked to consider what about their lives is ‘not easy.’The students’ essays on this topic were excellent.” Don Riesett
“It’s not easy being an African American Muslim. The many obligations, traditions, values, and holidays I have to go by. The way people take a glance and judge me.” Mohamed
Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-mohamed-cisse/
“It’s not easy being the oldest brother in a household where the parents only speak Spanish.” Hector
Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-hector-rivas/
“It’s not easy being diagnosed with depression and anxiety at just 13 years old.” Jordan
Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-jordan-smith/
“Starting a new community isn’t easy. Being a freshman, I’m going through many challenges.” Khori
Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-khori-mitchell/
“Now I could list probably 10 reasons why it’s not easy to be me. For now I’ll just give you one of the major reasons. I am the first in my family who is planning to go to college and get a degree.” Madison
Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-by-madison-hansel/
“It’s hard being the middle child and also the oldest girl. Not only does your family view you as grown at the age of 13 but so do other people around you. Especially men.” Karla
Read more: https://tcshighschool.org/its-not-easy-being-me-by-karla…/