Essay Grade Justification

I felt that I put a great deal of effort toward the grade that I wanted, through my strict self discipline in my class effort. I was extremely critical when I was reading novels and stories, editing essays, and writing essays. Moreover, I was able to improve my writing and analyzation

I think I deserve a B or A- for this trimester because I have been on a role and focusing when you ask questions to the class, In my opinion. This is your decision if you think I deserve an A- or B. I have been helping out others and being respectful of others and adults. I have also been turning in my work before the due date that’s another way you can tell I’m trustfull.

As the semester comes to a close, it is always interesting to look back and reflect on the events and opportunities my English class has given me throughout my first semester as a whole. At the beginning of this semester it was evident that I was feeling uncomfortable due to the adjustment that I was going through as a student moving to college. It was very difficult expressing myself through my writing since I was nervous about good impressions and my good grade. While this class was one of the most difficult courses that I have taken this far, it has become quite evident to me that I have grown a substantial amount as a writer and as a person; Especially, when it came to explaining my ideas, writing academic essays, and making arguments.

Historically, letter grades have served as a tool to rate educational intelligence. By looking at the progression of a student’s grades over time, people are able to determine whether or not the students are developing skills in certain areas. Using a one letter grade to determine progress has received many critiques as a common system used in America’s education. Critics claim letter grades cause students motivation and creativity to decrease because grades shift students focus from learning the material to obtaining a good grade.

I honestly was expecting to get an A on this class as it seemed an easy one. I have been able to keep a perfect score since I started school a couple of years ago but unfortunately my life got complicated when I accepted the job I have, which recently demanded a lot more traveling, not to mention that I am in the process of start a new business after purchasing a retail store a couple of months ago.

When classes first began in August, Professor Birnbaum informed our class about the four essays in which we would write throughout the course and be graded on strictly. In addition, we would also get into small groups weekly to gather ideas and improve our paper. Nevertheless, the first essay began. We were told as a class to write an essay on a personal experience in which meant greatly to us, so I wrote about a speech I gave in front of 700 people. I spent less than three days working on the essay with only one revision. In result, I received an outstanding grade of a 93, boosting my confidence in Professor Birnbaum’s class greatly. She commented on the paper that I needed to work on my verb tense, sentence structure, and mechanics that distract readers through the paper. In addition, she also let the entire class know that she would not be lenient in the next three papers and

Being human, there are days where I give in and do not try as much as I should, but overall, I give school my all. My commitment to doing well in school is evident in my grades, alike to how the ability to be a hard worker is seen through both my involvement in theater and devotion to God. I refuse to blow off assignments and tend to spend as much time on each one as I require, which may need to be adjusted as school increases in difficulty, but nonetheless represents the willingness to work hard and contribute. This school year, I chose to do the Personal Project and decided to write a novelette. Writing has always been a passion of mine but I soon discovered the amount of work and time put into the largest amount of writing I have ever done. I completed the project on time because I was able to discipline myself to work, and for that I am proud. Particularly, my life at school represents the amount of work I contribute to that of which I am passionate and would be able to contribute to OIAIS’s

According to the graph in Harmony, my grade has only fluctuated slightly since the beginning of the semester. However, there is still room for improvement. I think that if I had a little more time off from work and if I push myself a little bit harder, the quality of my writing would have improved a bit. Going along with this, if I could go back and rewrite an essay with a more qualitative style, I would have to rewrite the college essay. It was way too redundant and predictable and it is not the kind of writing I want to be known for, I wish to write more engaging pieces. Also, despite wanting to rewrite the college essay, I feel like the best piece of writing was the rhetorical analysis I did about pastors refusing to wed same-sex couples. It is the best one I have written because while I wrote about a topic that is familiar to me, I wrote about a controversial, opposing

In my second block Accelerated English class, I believe that I deserve at least a B based on my behavior, attendance, and participation. I would like to have faith in the idea that my behavior is pleasing and acceptable. For example, I have never gotten a referral both in English class and in school in general. Although I shout out sometimes, I try my best to not let this happen. I have to admit that my attendance isn't the finest, however I attempt to only miss school if I am sick, and if I am sick and/or absent, I make up my work as quick as I can. Finally, I conclude that my participation is superb. I always complete my work and I strive to do everything I can to secure an excellent grade in English. Therefore, based on my behavior, attendance, and participation in English class, I deserve at least a B.

According to the ENG 1023.50: Introduction to Writing syllabus, a student with an excellent (or A) grade will show “Develop[ed] active reading and critical thinking strategies through rhetorical analysis of texts and genres” (Haas, 2015). This would include the ability to properly communicate theories to an audience while utilizing critical thinking skills and personal responsibility (Haas, 2015). I worked hard on my essays by taking into account professor Haas’ notes on all of my discussion drafts, and asking for peer edits from friends who have a strong history in this subject before finishing and submitting my final drafts. I may have damaged my grade a little at the beginning, but I have come a far way and worked hard in the short time since then. Taking into account that the ENG 1023.50: Introduction to Writing syllabus (2015) states major assignments equal 85% of the total grade,

The grade that I think that I should receive for the first semester of AP Seminar is an A. I believe that I should get an A for multiple reasons, such as I complete all my work, I have always given my full effort throughout the class, and I work well in group scenarios. Throughout the first semester, I consistently finish my assignments. While we were doing the practice PT1 I had finished the individual research report and the drafts that went along with it on time. Additionally, I found and read research to help myself prepare for the socratic seminar. During the course of the class I have constantly completed my tasks to the best of my ability. The second day of school we were to prepare a short presentation about a picture. In the beginning

“Finally!” I thought to myself as summer is slowly approaching, “I am done with this high school forever.” I honestly am so excited for summer that each day I count down the number days I have for school. Moreover, I constantly think of the activities that I will do during the summer that sound a lot better than school. Despite being overjoyed of leaving high school, I certainly would not deny that I have tremendously improved as a writer. True, as mentioned in all of my previous reflective essays, I still despise English; however, I have to grudgingly admit College Credit Plus English 1010 refined my writing skills from my junior year in AP English class. My classmates and teacher pointed out some ways that I could brush up my essays, which

As the semester was coming to a beginning I honestly thought I was ready for this course. I say this because senior year high school I took an advanced placement English class. I also, say I was ready to start this course because I have had practice with English and writing essays during my summer before beginning Fall year. I would get good grades on my essays both my AP English class and my Summer English class. So with that being said I thought I was going to do good in this course. As I began this course and saw that we were only going to be doing three essays and a portfolio for the whole year, I thought I was so ready for the semester. I thought this class was going to be one of my easiest class. As assignments were coming up I thought

Entering the class, english comp. one, I had many fears as to what the class would be like. I had no idea what to expect as a senior in highschool. During the past english classes I had, we wrote papers, just not a different one every day. Going into english comp. one, I figured it would be the same method in english just like the past classes I had. On the very first day in the class, I quickly found out that I would have to buckle down a little more than I have been in the past. I knew then, from what Mrs. Garth had told us, that I was going to have many weaknesses while writing my papers, but I would also have many strengths from what I had learned in the past about writing.

I’ve learned a lot of useful tips from this semester in ENG 201. English has never been my strong suit nor has it been my favorite class. However this college course has changed my point of view of the subject. Prior coming into college I viewed English as a useless class because I’ve already knew the basics: how to talk, read and write essays. Today I view English as an important class. It helped me in other courses that involved writing, such as World Civilization and Communications, because it allowed me to practice my skills. In my world civilization exams I had to write essays. This course helped me write an impactful essay. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that almost all of my exam scores were in the 90s, usually I do poorly in the