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The Journey Of Life 's Journey

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Just as they say life is a journey, the same could be said for English Composition 1.
We begin this journey of life by learning basic skills and tasks such as speaking, understanding, decision making, etc. Let’s begin by acknowledging that life’s journey is a difficult, complex process. It does not come easily; it takes quite a bit of work and thought. However, if you realize that all of life’s journey is a conversation between yourself and an audience, then the task becomes a little bit easier. If you envision your life as a response to an existing prompt, the way you write will be shaped by the person’s journey with whom you are “speaking.” Imagine, for example, that someone asks you, “Why does it rain?” If that someone were your three-year-old cousin, you might respond one way, but if it were your sixty-three-year-old aunt, you would likely respond differently. You will need to approach every bit of life with that same awareness of audience. No matter what long term journey you pursue, you must be able to communicate effectively and clearly if you want to be successful. This journey will enhance your ability to do so by improving your critical thinking and writing skills. You will begin your journey with a unit designed to change the way you think about writing. First, you will learn to think of writing not as a solitary act but as a conversation between yourself and an audience. In this, writing becomes a dynamic, interactive, and creative rather than a

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