What I Ve Learned In English Class

The first step to successfully study for any type of material is to keep the material organized and make sure the information is correct. A good routine would be to check notes periodically

Applying the writing skills learned in English 101, which includes determining audience and purpose, organization, and grammar and mechanic usage, is also a major goal for students in their second semester of freshman English. The ability for a writer to determine their audience and purpose is essential for all writing. In my proposal essay advocating a plan to stop texting and driving I said “As the number of collisions from cell phone related distractions rises, something must be done to significantly reduce the regularity of this event. This problem affects all age groups, sexes, and ethnicities and it is in our hands as drivers to create safer, more responsible roadways.” In these two sentences, I stated the purpose of my argument which

Sometimes, when I study, I get too engrossed in my studies and I tend to forget to give myself a break. I need to remember that you need to relax for a moment to better intake information. Tip number three on studying actively would help me too. It feels reassuring to make up your own worksheets and test yourself on what you do know so you can focus what you do not know.

Two strategies that have helped me take on new information and learn is rereading the material and jotting down notes while doing it. This helps me recall things I may have missed and it’s also serves as a nice visual

Often people tend to overlook the many lessons we can learn from everyday things and situations. However, the lessons that you can learn can prove to be very beneficial, and sometimes even be used for something in your own life. For example, in my English class we’ve been reading Eudora Welty’s, One Writer’s Beginnings, and throughout the book she teaches the reader a lot of lessons if you pay close attention. Welty taught me on a writer’s level how to key in on a subject, expand my vocabulary, and find something/someone who inspires you.

How I learn and study is by taking notes. I find it extremely helpful and useful when professors provide study guides to help guide me through the reading material. This also helps by keeping me busy when studying, so that I am not easily bored. YouTube videos, games, charts, and maps, help create visual

3. Stay well-rested- If you’re awake and alert, your certainly more likely to absorb information given in class, during study sessions and in class

Their are many things I am expecting to learn and continue to grow in English Comp I. To learn and grow does not come from just you or your professor, it comes from the class as a whole. In order to be successful you must come to class with a positive attitude and always ready to learn. Not fulfilling those tasks beforehand could result in negativity therefore not doing or giving your best work.

Throughout my high school English class career, I have learned an array of concepts. Beginning with freshman year, I reviewed the basic concepts of writing and how to respond to literature. Then, in sophomore year I discovered how to write in a formal, educated manner. So far in junior year, I have learned different approaches to analyzing literary works. The key topics I have learned in high school English classes are the steps to writing and polishing a paper, how to write formally and common style and grammar mistakes.

The three strategies I need to take to be successful in my learning and studies this semester are taking notes during lessons, asking the teacher for any help if I am having trouble and using a planner. First and foremost taking notes during lessons in class will give me the references and the knowledge I need to succeed. Having those notes will help me with guide work, future tests and with my understanding of the unit. I can take a look back at them at anytime for example before taking a test. I find this strategy the most helpful, because it works and it helped me succeed in all of my tests and assignments first semester. The second strategy I need to be successful in my studies this semester is asking my teacher questions. Asking questions

Throughout this course, there were multiple successful strategies and practices that I utilized. Some practices that ended up very successful for me included typing up the study guides before major exams. Using this method helped me organize all of my notes and information together so I would not have to flip through all of the pages constantly in my notebook. Also, typing up study guides forced me to review the material while typing it out and being exposed to again. In my opinion, repetition can be very useful because the more you practice something the more you come accustomed to it. An example with this applies to the four different purposes of ritual that Cunningham and Kelsay describe. This took me a large amount of times to repeat these purposes out loud and eventually comprehend and recollect. Another method that was very helpful to me was meeting with Dr. Von Thaden on a weekly basis. I believe that meeting with Dr. Von Thaden helped me re-iterate the material learned in class and have the potential to ask any questions of topics that confused me. It also provided a sense of confidence by meeting with Dr. Von Thaden because being exposed to his analogies of the text to real world scenarios helped me see a clearer picture. In addition, there were a few times I had incorrect information in my notes due to misinterpreting what Dr. Von Thaden was trying to get across. For example, in Antigone, I did not put the thought together that Antigone and Creon were both flawed

First, Studying was a reason that helps me thrive in a classroom by working hard. There are many methods to study. It provides the guidelines one must adhere to for

I don't really remember learning how to read, but I do remember myself trying to read. I didn't really have anyone teach me how to read, I learned by myself. Before I moved to California, I had no clue how to read inn English. I only knew how to read,write and speak Arabic and speak English. I was fluent in Arabic too, and still am. So when I moved to the states, I didn't know how to read until the 3rd grade. I knew how to speak English though, because I went to private school that taught both English and Arabic. I just had trouble reading. This affected my reading in English because I was farther behind that the student in my

Besides, I have the problem to find the key points and important facts during the lectures, and I am wasting my time writing down the points which not necessary. I cannot see the overall concept which the lectures try to deliver and the important ideas. I don’t want this to be a problem for me anymore as it may affect my study and my concentration during lecture time. So I make a step to seek and think what the main concept is, and I try relating all the ideas of the course so that I can see clearly the overall picture and understand the topics that I learn. I also read the notes and make an effort to understand the lesson that will teach before going to the lecture. This helps me to give the overall idea of new topic that I will learn.

English class has always been my strength, but I’ve had difficulty excelling in math classes. One year in high school, all of a sudden it was the opposite. I was not doing so well in English, and flourishing in math. I couldn't figure out why, but I realized that it was the teacher. I was always told that everyone learned differently, but I never understood why until that moment. I realized, teachers and their teaching methods are the reason a student might do well in a class or not. This process of realization also led me to the conclusion that our current education system is flawed and to understanding what kind of teaching method works for me.