I cried, I was overwhelmed with emotion, as I stood there with my fist clenched and eyes red. I realized that this was not the end. I went to yet another session of office hours. I told Ms. Maria that she had made a mistake, that she was punishing me for things that I can not control.
Ms. Maria, my twelfth grade Expository Reading and Writing teacher made it very clear in the beginning of the year that the class would not be like a normal English class. At the end of the year we were assigned to do a final project that required us to do timed writes, which were papers that had a certain time frame. We had to complete a total of three, if we did not get our first two proficient we had to complete the last one. Before we received the timed writes at the end of the week, we were given readings and background information. I remember being so positive about the first timed write, I just knew that I would not have to complete the other ones. I was confident. After the time started I began to write everything I knew, knowing that I had completed all of the readings and that I knew all the context that was needed. After completing the first timed write I waited for it to be graded. When the announcement came in that the grades were in I checked immediately. I seen that I did not pass the timed write by two bullet points on the rubric. I was . I felt that I had did an amazing job. Later that day I attended Ms. Maria’s office hours. Still very upset I asked her what I did wrong and
Writing is a practice that most of us were taught when we were young. We were taught the basics of grammar, how to form a sentence, conjunction words, how to write paragraphs and more. Although we have learned this skill while growing up and have used the skill every year after entering kindergarten, this does not mean our writing process will ensure the best work. The authors that I chose each encourage their audience to excel in the art of writing in their own way to help with the writing process.
I totally agree with what the author is saying in the text. It takes time to get a good product out even though we think some people are deep and wonderful they still have the same struggles that we have when it comes to writing. I like this text because it is realistic it is giving an account of first drafts from common day people and shows how it is even for professional writers have problems with. This point is important because as people we sometimes feel we are not as good or capable of doing something not realizing that the people we look up to have the same problems we do. Another point that I agree with the author on is that you have to start somewhere. Many times as writers we don’t know where to start when it comes to writing. That being said we will just sit and think for ten twenty minutes when we could've just been information on the paper and then editing it later. In addition I liked that the author used examples from his professional experience when it came to writing food reviews. By him using details like how he went to the restaurant and sat down with friends and took notes of what was said. This was good to me because it helps me connect with him and the things that he does to write his reviews.
One of the techniques I am going to use through out college is talking to
I remember the first diary assignment that I had in grade three. The instructor asked me to write one hundred words to describe my day every single day. As tiring as it seemed for a third-grader, I have always appreciated my instructor since she introduced me to express myself in words. My experience in writing goes from writing stories to texting on social media and to write cards to people. I view writing as a powerful tool to introduce myself to people, to form relationships, and to communicate at an emotional level that daily conversation can’t reach. However, there is always another form of writing, that is, argumentative essays. Although being less experienced in academic writing, I realize that the tenacity in well written essays makes writing compelling in terms of creating initiatives for issues that people matter. Ultimately, regardless of writing styles, writing allows me to capture my thoughts and imaginations through story telling, gain knowledge of the society, and impact other individuals around me.
There are over seven billion people currently living on earth. The majority of which we will never see or speak to within our lifetime. Questioning why I write and who exactly I am writing for makes me wonder how many people will actually come in contact with my writing. Consequently, why bother? The reality is a person writes primarily because they are taught to do so and thus believe they are important enough to be heard, but there are also many other reasons which manifest themselves with time. Personally, I have found myself writing for historical and political purposes. Both of which wouldn’t have occurred if I wasn’t forced to write in school from a very young age. Writing has existed since the beginning of humankind for the same reasons we dance, sing, and speak. Writing is its own form of expression unlike any other which allows us to communicate and relate to others on a universal level.
My time spent in my writing 120 class has allowed me to to utilize my
I still have issues with placing my hands in the right position and remember exact signs, I feel like I’ve overcome a lot in it and have improved over the semester. So, while I’m not necessary satisfied with where I’m at, I’m satisfied with my development as a beginner.
When thinking about college, the first thing that may come to mind is college parties, more freedom, new experiences, and opportunities to make more friends. For some, the years spent in college will be some of the best years in life. However, aside from all the fun, college is still school and school work must be done. Essays will be written, books will be read, and sleep will be deprived. These years will definitely be a different ball game than high school, filled with many unexpected surprises. As someone whose parents did not attend college, I hope to facilitate your experience by sharing a few writing and reading strategies as well as general tips. I will explain in detail the writing process and the steps involved, the benefits of annotation, and the importance of time management.
I have always liked this popular saying by Edmund Burke,” If you do not know your history, then you wind up repeating it.” This can be used in many, if not all areas of life. Moving forward in life is important, but being able to turn back and see what occurred in the past is also equally important. This semester, I enrolled in what I thought was going to be an easy English class. Not because English classes are supposed to be easy, but because I truly have a desire to write and love doing so. Despite the caution from the professor of what it would entail, I still had a relaxed approached to the class. After spending many nights and days writing papers, I see the investment required for such a course like this one. Although my grades may appear to be all over the spectrum of quality of work, I am thoroughly informed on what makes a great writer.
As a freshman at West Chester University, I have began to learn many skills in my WRT 120 class. Writing has been never been a strong suit for me, but as I began taking this class I have required multiple skills and developed a more creative mind in my writing. Dr. Cooke gave assignments that as students, we could express our own intellectual ideas in her prompts. Like I have stated, It was always hard to write an assignment that was on one concrete subject. Being able to contribute my own personal ideas and express in my own words, I was able to find my creative side into my work. I have always believed a “good writer” was someone that was able to speak in their own words to pursue their creative side.
Going into Writing 20, I could best describe my writing as alright if you don’t look at it too closely. Grammar mechanics have always been an issue. I have a hard time transferring my ideas from my mind to the paper in a way that is easily decipherable to a reader. Writing 20 has helped develop my ability to, if not fix my editing skills, at least get them to a place where my voice can shine through.
I think back to the very first day of composition one and I remember feeling so nervous that my stomach was in knots. Maybe I was scared because it was my first college class and I hadn’t even walked across the stage at my high school graduation. However, looking back I question why I was so fearful. I could have never dreamt of the knowledge I would be gaining in just a few short months. After completing this class I can confidently say I am prepared for comp two and the rest of my college career. Thought the course of comp one I have mastered the learning objectives that will help me in future college classes including: producing an effective writing process, using correct word choice, and integrating sources by using quotes, paraphrases, and summaries.
To be completely honest my writing is average, maybe below average. I never really took writing seriously and that could be justified by simply reading my essays. Growing up my writing was decent nothing spectacular, until I reached high school I realized my writing sucked. I’m an average writer, I have had many negative and positive experiences with my writing, more negative than positive if you’d ask me.
As you get older in life things that you used to love to do when you were little you don’t do anymore. Such as, play with Barbie dolls, or play house, or even play dress up. Well that is not the case in writing. Writing has traveled with me my whole life. Writing was always my favorite thing to do, not only in school but at home during my free time. In school writing was the time of day that I looked forward too, not recess, or physical education. Shocker, right? Writing can change people’s life without them even noticing. I know that because it happened to me. I didn’t realize until I was way older that writing not only has it impacted me, but also, I can impact others by what I have done in my writing.
I’ve always considered myself a skilled writer until quite recently. But I came to a rude awakening when I realized that attending honors and accelerated English classes meant nothing on its own. Finding myself making embarrassing grammatical errors and noticing that my arsenal of sophisticated