Blog #2 Writing instruction

I don't really remember any instuction regarding writing until I was in high school.  In elementary school I do remember having to identify the different components of a sentence, but don't recall any creative writing or journaling. 

In high school the English teacher Mr. Arthur, was the most dreaded and feared teacher in the school.  In reflection I learned the most from him regarding writing but it was strictly research writing.  It was a very formulaic system of writing and organization of thoughts.  I still use the process today when I have to write. 

All book information was placed on index cards as well as information obtained while researching.  The index cards were then sorted by topics.  Then all I needed to do was transition from index card to index card to complete the research paper.