Questions On Reading And Debating

This course has helped me with my inquiry and analyzing skills when working with literary work. When reading I would ask superficial questions: “Why did that happen?”, “Why are the curtain blue?”, “What

This class has been a big eye opener for me and I will be taking a lot of this information with me as I continue to complete other courses. What I have learned the most would be dealing with time-management and how to improve my essays by improving my writing skills. It is important to me to continue to improve on my writing as will help me become a better writer in the future.

3. Describe at least one connection between the reading and topics from outside class (other classes, news stories you’ve seen, etc.)?

“Literacy debate, Online, R U Really Reading? ”by Motoko Rich argues that the online reading skill will change the brain’s circuity, give you the main point you need to read, and help the student learning in better way. Rich using comparing and contrasting between reading online and reading of books. Rich tells us that more people would reading online instead reading in book because “you have to go through a lot of details that aren’t need in the book, but online reading give you what you need, nothing more or less.” He also describes that “online reading help children fare better when they begin looking for digital-age jobs.” Which it helps them to success in the future. Rich also argued that some student using computer at home, they would

I hope to learn a lot during this course, but I mainly want to enhance my writing abilities. The ability to have a professional tone and style in all of my technical and academic writing is important. I want to be able to be correct and concise, without lacking any essential information. Furthermore, knowing when to apply different styles of writing to different audiences is important. Lastly, learning all of the grammar that I tend to forgot about such as, semicolons and colons, and when to use them. Overall, I’m excited to take this class and I’m ready to put in my full effort to receive the grade I want to

My expectations from this class is not only because it is a requirement for school but also to help me develop writing skills and improve my way of critical thinking.

From day one I knew I would face some challenges with this class just bases off of past experiences with English classes overall. Not being a native speaker and having dyslexia have been two big hurdles but I can say this class has made me over all a more knowledgeable writer. Each assignment given was something different and something interesting. The one that left the biggest impact on me was the Sister Flowers story by Maya Angelou. I’ve always been a fan of her work and the fact that I got to read something by her in my English class was amazing. Most of the classes I’ve attended have been very euro centric barely deviating from that path but here there was plenty of variety from the racial backgrounds of the authors to the topics themselves. My strengths as a writer have always been in the passion I can channel into my writing. That skill really came to birth as a way to balance out my lack of proper grammar with sheer emotional impact. An example of this I believe was in my essay entitled Glossy “I felt the rage tinged with fear claw at my stomach and wrap around my neck constricting my breathing.” Although my English may not be the best I’ve found ways to convey certain emotions. Although I have some strengths naturally I have weaknesses as well.

Beginning with the literary context to the different themes; which happened to be one of my favorites, the class was informative and instructive. I have found that journaling what I am reading about has come to a new level. For example, I have been reading the book of Job and for each chapter I am breaking down what is happening, and putting it more as a bullet point process rather than a writing out every detail process. I have found that it actually helps me remember what was said in each chapter, and that it is easier to repeat back what I have read. My next step is to break it down even more to the knowing what audience it was for, and what were the key things that I can pull from the book and any themes it may have. And although I did not get to read the text book word for word, I am going to enjoy going back and studying it more in dept. This was a great class and I greatly enjoyed

The students have read a series of stories and articles that cover a wide breadth of topics and subjects. Students have learned how to interpret nonfiction as well as fiction; each story is accompanied by a series of nonfiction readings for context and enrichment. We have read Daniel Keyes’s “Flowers for Algernon” and Laurie Halse Anderson’s contemporary classic, Speak. Next semester, we will read Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning To Kill a Mockingbird.

Reading has the power to broaden my perspective, expand my mind, and take me on an adventure far away from reality. Unsurprisingly, I am very enthusiastic about reading and it has earned its title as my favorite pastime. Admittedly, before this class, I usually chose to read my favorite genre, fictional novels, and would only read nonfiction books on occasion. This was due to my illusory belief that only a work of fiction would have the power to whisk me off into another world and evoke powerful emotions. However, after the first three lessons, I was challenged to read literature from all kinds of different genres, including speeches. I was astounded by how much I enjoyed all of the different works of literature. They were able to take me on an adventure, regardless of the genre.

According to the College Board, “The aim of [the AP Language and Composition course] is to help students develop the ability to read critically and evaluate sources so that they can write from and in response to those sources. Students should learn to interrogate a text, not only to discern what it is saying but also to understand how and why it proposes what it does.” Students are strongly encouraged to take notes on their reading while they are reading (active reading), and read the text more than once. It is highly suggested that students purchase the novel to allow direct annotation in the book (for tips on annotating, click HERE and HERE). Students who are unable to gain access to the book via the library, online, through other means, must contact Mrs. Wright, Mr. Ziebarth, or Ms. LaFramboise no later than May 22, 2015.

I didn’t read many short stories before taking this course. I’m usually drawn more to novels and trilogies, even though short stories should have seemed a little less intimidating. After reading so many short stories in this small amount of time, I’ve come to really enjoy them (and I’d actually really love it if you wanted to give me a couple suggestions of more to read, just for fun). They’re super easy to read, and I don’t feel like I’m wasting a lot of time if I don’t end up loving one. I can read the entire story in one sitting, and it doesn’t consume my life like long novels have! Even though they were easy to read before doing it in class, I think talking about the stories and hearing other opinions made them more enjoyable and easier

5. What does Eleanor notice about the writing on the lid of her grapefruit box?

Aesthetic appreciation is defined as the nature and appreciation of art, beauty and good taste. With this perception, it comes naturally that pleasure, contemplation and judgement would surely come into play. Pleasure, people enjoy art and don’t demand practical information, Contemplation of beauty is the most free one can be from will, and judgment in Aesthetic appreciation rely on one’s ability to discriminate at a sensory level in an emotional and intellectual way.

I have gained many insights I have gained about descriptive and narrative writing over this course. The one that I will take the most away from the course is my realization of my own tone and voice that I possess in my pieces and how to apply them in a narrative. I have also learned how to develop a tone and voice for others when I am writing a piece from the perspective of them. There are significant contrasts between characters, such as the wicked, selfish Amber and the kindhearted, welcoming Horace from Assignment 3, and I have learned how to establish nuances in dialogue and activity to individualize my characters.