tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post6210855347248159435..comments2024-03-10T10:34:02.181+02:00Comments on The Alliterative Allomorph: Writing English teaching materialsJessica Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-29150387637038948242010-06-09T14:06:47.585+03:002010-06-09T14:06:47.585+03:00ooops! The fourth link mess-up. I'm posting i...ooops! The fourth link mess-up. I'm posting in a few days and will include the oopsies and corrections at the beginning of the post. Thanks for stopping by!!!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-11087756993594739062010-06-09T12:30:45.386+03:002010-06-09T12:30:45.386+03:00Hey its thanks to good folks like yourself that I ...Hey its thanks to good folks like yourself that I now manage to write a 300 fantasy MS in english, so, way to go Allo!<br /><br />I know sometimes our jobs suck, I understand you 100%, I used to be a controller in Brasil, but then got married and changed lands(switzerland). <br />Now Im facing the same problem: Writting a book in german could be much easier then in english, but then again, my german sucks...oh well! <br />Glad to know I´m not alone on this!Clarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062728322162370588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-69372298200399414852010-06-09T09:05:55.107+03:002010-06-09T09:05:55.107+03:00Aaaah- how interesting to hear from someone who wr...Aaaah- how interesting to hear from someone who writes books like the ones I teach from. You said that the teachers have to have everything spelled out for them. I couln't agree more; we are just as bad as the students we complain about. Probably worse.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-17767627311664196542010-06-09T08:57:03.437+03:002010-06-09T08:57:03.437+03:00My best--almost perfect--job was when I managed a ...My best--almost perfect--job was when I managed a touring theatrical road company in the 80s. Lots of travel and opportunity for fun, and the work was interesting and fun.<br />Right now unemployed and if I could get a good paycheck just doing what I'm doing I'd love it, but I really need an interesting job.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-79039759469573799132010-06-09T03:32:26.924+03:002010-06-09T03:32:26.924+03:00As a teacher, I have to admit I never use the manu...As a teacher, I have to admit I never use the manuals or guides. Ever. Sorry! But I won't tell anyone :)<br /><br />The best part of my job is the kids. Love them!! The worst part is the time it takes. I average at least 50 hours a week on the job - last week was well over 60. I'm exhausted all the time. *sigh*Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-42882798475176727322010-06-09T03:22:23.483+03:002010-06-09T03:22:23.483+03:00I taught high school English for many years. Begi...I taught high school English for many years. Beginning teachers need those guides you write because they haven't yet learned there are only so many ways to teach English grammar. So, write on, girl!<br /><br />I gave you and others a shout-out on my blog.Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-62367600102131468642010-06-09T02:09:08.559+03:002010-06-09T02:09:08.559+03:00Haha, I can see why you think it's a bit blah ...Haha, I can see why you think it's a bit blah sometimes! I'm a student, so I'm pretty much content, except for being poor:)Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018596012893869692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-3595204922103174382010-06-09T01:22:48.010+03:002010-06-09T01:22:48.010+03:00what i like about my job is that it lets me work f...what i like about my job is that it lets me work from home<br /><br />what i don't like about my job is that it's, you know, a job...Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-73923707625488080942010-06-08T22:15:45.350+03:002010-06-08T22:15:45.350+03:00hi miss jessica. i dont have a for real job. im do...hi miss jessica. i dont have a for real job. im doing pet sitting mostly for dogs at our house for this summer. its a neat job cause you get paid for playing with the dogs and giving them food and water. the not so fun part is you gotta clean up a lot of poop. ...hugs from lennyLenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-13236458592782873042010-06-08T21:59:12.897+03:002010-06-08T21:59:12.897+03:00I like the creativity and artistic opportunities, ...I like the creativity and artistic opportunities, but it can get monotonous. And it's tough to work on a computer all day and then want to stare at it at night as well.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-46307973994126250022010-06-08T21:53:52.726+03:002010-06-08T21:53:52.726+03:00I like that I can write during the day. They do in...I like that I can write during the day. They do independent work, have break times, and work on projects so there are hours here and there to steal for writing.Male Extrahttp://www.maleextrawarning.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-39039264741439217052010-06-08T19:59:59.752+03:002010-06-08T19:59:59.752+03:00At the risk of sounding trite, I guess there is th...At the risk of sounding trite, I guess there is the good and the bad in every job.<br />I would never be able to do your job - just not disciplined enough for it. Will end up doing nothing all day long and wonder where the day went. Would rather wait for someone to send me stuff to review as I am doing now!!!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-80457783017821358702010-06-08T19:44:52.612+03:002010-06-08T19:44:52.612+03:00I'm a stay-at-home mom with six kids. I homesc...I'm a stay-at-home mom with six kids. I homeschool the four older...my youngest are 2 and under.<br /><br />It is a huge commitment, especially with my middle schooler, but its a lot of fun also. I had a tea party with them for lunch yesterday because we are studying England right now.<br /><br />I like that I can write during the day. They do independent work, have break times, and work on projects so there are hours here and there to steal for writing.<br /><br />I dislike that I get sidetracked by distractions, glue mishaps, and sibling quarrels. I also feel lacking in the glamour area...but thats okay. I get my kicks through my characters.<br /><br />Overall I feel supremely blessed.Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-24854200779234403032010-06-08T19:33:27.192+03:002010-06-08T19:33:27.192+03:00--> "And without trying to sound condescen...<i><b>--> "And without trying to sound condescending I emphasize the words Ennnglish Lannnguage Teeeaching"</b></i><br /><br />Ha!-Ha! :o)<br />Very nicely said, AlliAllo.<br />Er... "very nicely WRITTEN", I meant to say... uhm... I mean, I meant to WRITE. <br /><br />~ "Lonesome Dogg" McD-FensStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-88523287661406568252010-06-08T19:09:26.990+03:002010-06-08T19:09:26.990+03:00Doing something writing-related isn't the same...Doing something writing-related isn't the same. I hope it gets you some connections. It worked for Marsha Moore/Talli Roland. <br /><br />I'm a substitute teachers, so I'm sure I don't need to list the negatives. There are few positives. Especially at today's job. An hour ago, I girl pushed a boy off the desk and he landed on his face.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-75097477191334352872010-06-08T19:00:48.560+03:002010-06-08T19:00:48.560+03:00I'm sort of envious! I'm on the blog every...I'm sort of envious! I'm on the blog every 5 minutes and it too is because I'm bored out of my mind but for a more lame job... but it's a job and it's what pays the bills. <br /><br />I like to see your name on disney princess stuff... that's cool!! Hehe!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-77851874249945708672010-06-08T18:50:09.462+03:002010-06-08T18:50:09.462+03:00Writing as work and working in your own schedule s...Writing as work and working in your own schedule sound amazing, but after having written my own Chemistry reference book, I know it's not that glamorous. I'm a student, so what I dislike most are the difficult weeks where I don't have a single bit of free time. On the up side, there are also easy weeks. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-36007220940372454612010-06-08T17:56:11.365+03:002010-06-08T17:56:11.365+03:00My first thought upon seeing that picture was wond...My first thought upon seeing that picture was wondering why any teacher would need a guide to Cinderella. Because, well, it's Cinderella.<br /><br />What takes up my time is my family. Which is good. I love them, and I'm so glad I get to be with them 24/7.<br /><br />But, on the negative side...I'm with them 24/7. :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846251713093236356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-1952403427695953172010-06-08T17:24:05.364+03:002010-06-08T17:24:05.364+03:00How did I not KNOW this!? Maybe I have something ...How did I not KNOW this!? Maybe I have something you've written (probably not since most of my teaching materials come from a french publication) but the funniest part is that the schools I work for are too cheap to order workbooks for my students so I create most of my worksheets, games, tests and excercises for my classes myself on the computer, using graphics I find here and there. This is getting kind of weird Jess.Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-24156107049933523242010-06-08T17:15:16.851+03:002010-06-08T17:15:16.851+03:00I know how you feel (but I have to say that, perso...I know how you feel (but I have to say that, personally, writing ELT books sounds fun! Bet it wouldn't be after you've done a few, though). It's really hard to be happy about a job, however many cool things there are about it, when it's not the one you're dreaming of!<br /><br />I've half-convinced myself that there are many jobs I could enjoy, and that as long as I was able to pay rent and bills and such, I'd be happy with any job - but really, I can't help telling myself that the Best Thing Ever would be to get my books published!Sangu Mandannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464061265952789628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-6471999818586137552010-06-08T17:12:28.067+03:002010-06-08T17:12:28.067+03:00I do website design... I love the creativity of it...I do website design... I love the creativity of it, making the graphics and layout. What I hate is when a client doesn't take my advice, which is pretty often. I had one project a few years ago that was so bad I wanted to take my name off it so no one would know I did it.... all because the client insisted on things that ruined the whole project!India Drummondhttp://www.indiadrummond.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-34413270515745485742010-06-08T16:20:12.755+03:002010-06-08T16:20:12.755+03:00Ah, the day job. While it pays the bills and I qui...Ah, the day job. While it pays the bills and I quite like it, what I wouldn't give to stay home and write full time.Jaydee Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069805915071090479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-3388866364215997492010-06-08T16:18:50.562+03:002010-06-08T16:18:50.562+03:00Wow, you have a great job! And Greece is such a be...Wow, you have a great job! And Greece is such a beautiful place to live. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm following yours :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675257864994547084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-1937815558324607922010-06-08T16:13:27.058+03:002010-06-08T16:13:27.058+03:00I teach high school English and writing, and I kno...I teach high school English and writing, and I know a lot of young teachers who rely upon quality teaching materials - you rock! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-42857966464870041532010-06-08T15:42:43.941+03:002010-06-08T15:42:43.941+03:00I think what you do is cool. I think every job get...I think what you do is cool. I think every job gets routine and mundane at times, but you're creating something that matters to someone, and your name is on it-bonus.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.com