How to Find Out Who I Am?

When College Boy was in 5th grade, at end of the school year, he brought home a writing folder filled with several pages of his writing from first to fifth grade. I just have to share some of what he wrote. Spelling or punctuation uncorrected.

June 12, 2002

Dear Reader,

I have learned many things in writing this year. I haved leared three parts of a story: a beginning, a middle, and an ending. I am a good writer. I can do lots of good senses {sentences}. I can do lots of wrting veary fast. We wrote lot of storys like toys summer. Wate {wait} you can just look at my stores instade {instead}.

Your student, Matthew Welborn

May 18, 2004

Dear Reader,

This year I have worked on my writing. Some areas in which I have improved as a writer are: I have gotten better at my cursive. I have learned new and better words. I have been writing longer stories. I know that I will continue to grow as a writer. Some things I would like to improve are: My printing I would like better and neater. I would love to write a longer paragraph. I would like to like writing.

Sincerely, Matthew

Give Colleg Boy props because many writers never honestly evaluate their own writing to see where they need to improve.

April 23, 2003

I am Matthew Welborn.

I wonder what will happen in the future.

I hear my thoughts and things around me.

I see what I see.

I want to have a great life.

I pretend to be everything.

I feel happy sometimes.

I touch things if I'm allowed to.

I worry about a lot of things.

I cry when I'm sad or hurt.

I understand how people feel.

I say a lot of good things.

I dream about the future and the past.

I try to do my best.

I hope I'm a youth minister.

I am full of joy.

At 9, College Boy was optimistic, literal, obedient, and tender-hearted. At 20, he is all those things still. What about you? What would you answer?  You don't have to share, so be honest with yourself.

I am _______________________.

I wonder _____________________.

I hear _______________________.

I see _______________________.

I want __________________________.

I pretend _______________________.

I feel ______________________.

I touch _____________________.

I worry ___________________.

I cry ______________________.

I understand _________________.

I say __________________.

I dream ________________.

I try ____________________.

I hope I am __________________.

I am ________________.