Why do we write? by Joy Williams

Bella

2013-05-09 00:37:07 UTC

People write descriptions to describe things they have done. For example, I drew a phone that turns into a robot. I wrote a description for the phone.

When did you write about a design that you did?

Glen

2013-05-09 00:53:48 UTC

People write to inspire others. For example, once I was at preschool and asked everyone in my class what they would be when they grew up. I wrote a book about it.

When have you inspired people like that?

Jorja

2013-05-09 01:24:59 UTC

People write to explain projects and plans for the future. I write about what arts and crafts projects I am working on at home. For example, I wrote about my button picture frame project.

What sorts of projects have you written about?

Ollie

2013-05-09 01:28:05 UTC

People write to record what they've been doing. I write to record the things I've been doing. For example, I went to Australia and took a journal. I wrote about the things that I did. I took photos of every place I went to and some of the things I did.

Where have you been and taken a journal or something to write in?

La'Mon

2013-05-09 01:57:39 UTC

People write to share their ideas and to share about their adventures. For example, when I went to Wellington, and visited my relatives, I wrote a journal.

Have you written a journal?

Christian

2013-05-09 02:23:58 UTC

People write to plan things. I write to plan things. For example, once my mum said who would you like to come over? I wrote down all of my friends' names. I invited the friend I most wanted to come over.

When have you done some writing like that?

George

2013-05-09 02:32:17 UTC

People write to inspire others and make them think. I wrote to inspire my old class at Richmond View School. For example, I wrote a book to inspire them about how to be successful in what they want to do when they grow up. I asked everyone in my class. I hope they're successful. I hope they use my advice. That's why I write.

Why do you write?

Jaden

2013-05-10 06:14:56 UTC

People write to inspire others. If they write a book people might like it. I like writing interesting stories when I get home from school. For example, last year I showed my class a book I had written on how Brazil celebrates Christmas. They thought it was interesting.

When have you written something inspiring?

Isabel

2013-05-10 06:18:34 UTC

People write journals to remember things they have done. I have special and important things to me that I have written in my diaries. For example, when I went to Australia I wrote about my aunty's wedding in my diary. I have never lost my diaries.

What kind of journal have you written?

Jamie

2013-05-10 06:20:52 UTC

People write to contact others. They contact them because they want to talk to them on the computer. For example, I send messages to my friends. They also contact people to tell stories.

What sorts of stories do you write on the computer?

Alex

2013-05-10 06:24:16 UTC

People write so that they can impress people. I write stories so I can impress my mum and dad. For example, once I wrote a story about my house.

What sorts of things do you write to impress people?

Charlie

2013-05-10 06:26:05 UTC

People write because they want to remind themselves about important things. For example, when I was going to Wellington I wrote a note saying I have to remember to pack all of my clothing and my toothbrush.

What do you like to write to remind yourself about that is important?

Ekamjot

2013-05-10 06:44:11 UTC

People write to share their feelings. I share my feelings with my brother. For example, I wrote a book about my brother and me.

When have you written to share your feelings?