Krista Ramsey Article- Reading Teacher Wants Students To Pass Test, Love Books

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/columnists/krista-ramsey/2014/03/15/krista-ramsey-third-grade-reading-guarantee/6475723/

       In this article, Krista Ramsey talks about a 3rd grade teacher who wants her students to enjoy reading, not just be able to pass a test.

    The line that I think is best written is the line, "It has taken two years of legislating and countless hours of hammering out rules and time lines, but Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee is fully in place this year." The impact that this line has on the reader is that it is the lead of the article. This lead is used to draw the reader into the article, and must be well written to keep the reader actively reading. The best diction of the line is the use of the words, "legislating, and hammering," and abstract diction of "countless". This is a long sentence, but fully shows the idea of the new Ohio Third Grade Test. I like how it shows details first, then the subject followed. 

     Ramsey's writing style is strong, and to the point. She is also biased on what she writes. I know this because in the article, she states, "She also has a very good handle on something the state’s not measuring at all: not just if her students can read, but if they will read." This sentence is basic, and to the point. However, she cannot necessarily prove that she has a good handle- this is opinionated. 

       From the article, "Ramsey: For better vision, kids need time outdoors", the same writing style is found: "But before parents claw back the iPhones, experts say the problem may not lie in the technology itself, but the amount of time spent on it, the environment in which it's used and the activities it's replacing." From this sentence, the same style is used- short and to the point. 

       "Manning is a Southern-bred gentleman whose classic suits match up nicely with his classy manners." This quote is from the article, "Ramsey: Super Bowl QBs score points for great style". Again, the pattern of short and sweet continues throughout all of Ramsey's pieces. 

Questions :

1. Did you want to be a writer when you were young?
2. What makes you love your job?
3. What do you have to say to young authors?