What not to do. . .
So remember yesterday I talked about scholarships? Well today I was reminded of one that I had completely forgotten about. And it was also due today. So I made it up and wrote it in band class. Since I'm far too lazy to actually put an adequate blog post tonight, I will share with you my terrible essay that I wrote. Please note : This is an example of what NOT to do for essays. Please enjoy. : )
This past summer I took on a job teaching an elemtnary level band camp at a local private school. I chose to do this project because I have been heavily involved in music and love working with young children. During the two week period, my time was spent teaching and getting to know the kids. I taught them the basics of music and also how to play their respective instruments. I also helped them learn patience and set a foundation for good work ethics.
Working in music is diffifcult with such a young age group. They get discouraged easily and then give up. As their role model, I had to maintain confidnece and cheerfulness. If I enjoyed what I was doing and showed them I believed in them, they would feel able to continue their efforts. It was also a struggle to hold their attention. I had to keep them involved in everythign in order for them to learn and not lose interest. Also, in order to complete the project properly, I had to learn an addition five instruments to teach all in attendance at the camp. Through all the challenges, one person assisted and influenced me. Mr. Brown, the music teacher at the school, helped me grow as an instructor. Not only did he help me learn the extra instruments, he also showed me how to teach the children in a way they could understand. He also helped me have fun with all the work we did.
Working in music is diffifcult with such a young age group. They get discouraged easily and then give up. As their role model, I had to maintain confidnece and cheerfulness. If I enjoyed what I was doing and showed them I believed in them, they would feel able to continue their efforts. It was also a struggle to hold their attention. I had to keep them involved in everythign in order for them to learn and not lose interest. Also, in order to complete the project properly, I had to learn an addition five instruments to teach all in attendance at the camp. Through all the challenges, one person assisted and influenced me. Mr. Brown, the music teacher at the school, helped me grow as an instructor. Not only did he help me learn the extra instruments, he also showed me how to teach the children in a way they could understand. He also helped me have fun with all the work we did.
At the end of the two week camp, we put on a concert for the parents and several faculty members of the school. Many of the parents thanked me for my work and the kids gave me heart-felt goodbyes. This experience shed light on my future carreer. It helped me realize that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I want to teach elementary school music. I have an enormous desire to continue to bring music into the lives of young children. My music teachers have always had an incredible influence on me and one day I hope to do the same for another child.
Maybe you've all learned a lesson. Dont' procrastinate. And if you do, be a better writer than I am.
Much Love and Hugs,
Sam
The essay is really not that bad, and what I really learned here is that you love teaching music to children! Good job for learning 5 additional instruments in two weeks!
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