Reflective Essay
English 111 has been quite the journey. I learned alot about my writing habits and style, as well as learning alot about myself and peers. I am blessed with an excellent teacher and supportive classmates. I cannot say that I truthfully noticed any signs of growth as far as my writing is concerned. I much prefer others to express how I have grown so I can quote them, seeing as I can be oblivious to my brain's own thoughts at times, as strange as it may sound. However, I did learn my strengths and weaknesses as a writer in this class, and hopefully I can use my strengths to their fullest potential and work on my weaknesses so that they become more like strengths with each new essay.
One weakness that I noticed was organization in revision. I am most likely to simply write an essay, edit it for grammar and spelling mistakes, and then submit it as "revised". In my essay, "Changes in Musical Theatre," for example, I rushed through the pre-writing and writing process, edited for clarity, and then turned it in. I should have read through and made sure that I was expressing what I really wanted to get accross. This resulted in a lower grade from Mrs. Manugo, but I am glad that I now know I can save myself by slowing down and thinking about what I just wrote before I call it "finished."
A strength that I learned I posses, is that I have a massive vocabulary at my finger tips and all those words fit very, very well into my strong writer's voice. I always thought I had some writing talent before I came into the class, but Mrs. Manugo's encouragement given on my essay "Music Makers," helped me realize that I was correct. While trying to not come off arogant, I am grateful that I have this talent. I have a gift for words and making them flow together in a cognizant and eloquent way. Sometimes this can make me seem pedantic, what with utilizing euphemisms and circumlocutery, but I do not mind, because I typically will not speak this way in my every day life. I've always thought it was okay to be a little bit of a smart-@$$ when writing essays. It makes things interesting.
I also realized that I have a talent for story telling. I love to tell stories through song, dance, and performance. I always have. However, I never knew that I could also tell stories through writing, and I am so happy to have learned this. As nerdy as it is, I love to write, and I wouldn't mind doing it for a living. While I am not blessed with the ability to come up with fantastical liturature for myself, I could team up with one who can and bring their visions to life on pages. I can get inside character's heads easily, being an intelligent actress with years of technique under my belt, and I am able to express thoughts and feelings easily on paper, as shown in my very first essay, "Medication for Millie."
No one is good at everything. But everyone is good at something. I'm no J.K. Rowling, but I thank God that He gave me the gift of words. I will work hard in my up-coming years of education to better myself where writing is concerned, and help press out my flaws. I hope that one day, I will be able to successfully write an article, an essay, or even a book, that many people all over will enjoy. This class has made me realize that I may want a career in play-writing, and for that I am extremely grateful. Thank you Mrs. Manugo. :)
One weakness that I noticed was organization in revision. I am most likely to simply write an essay, edit it for grammar and spelling mistakes, and then submit it as "revised". In my essay, "Changes in Musical Theatre," for example, I rushed through the pre-writing and writing process, edited for clarity, and then turned it in. I should have read through and made sure that I was expressing what I really wanted to get accross. This resulted in a lower grade from Mrs. Manugo, but I am glad that I now know I can save myself by slowing down and thinking about what I just wrote before I call it "finished."
A strength that I learned I posses, is that I have a massive vocabulary at my finger tips and all those words fit very, very well into my strong writer's voice. I always thought I had some writing talent before I came into the class, but Mrs. Manugo's encouragement given on my essay "Music Makers," helped me realize that I was correct. While trying to not come off arogant, I am grateful that I have this talent. I have a gift for words and making them flow together in a cognizant and eloquent way. Sometimes this can make me seem pedantic, what with utilizing euphemisms and circumlocutery, but I do not mind, because I typically will not speak this way in my every day life. I've always thought it was okay to be a little bit of a smart-@$$ when writing essays. It makes things interesting.
I also realized that I have a talent for story telling. I love to tell stories through song, dance, and performance. I always have. However, I never knew that I could also tell stories through writing, and I am so happy to have learned this. As nerdy as it is, I love to write, and I wouldn't mind doing it for a living. While I am not blessed with the ability to come up with fantastical liturature for myself, I could team up with one who can and bring their visions to life on pages. I can get inside character's heads easily, being an intelligent actress with years of technique under my belt, and I am able to express thoughts and feelings easily on paper, as shown in my very first essay, "Medication for Millie."
No one is good at everything. But everyone is good at something. I'm no J.K. Rowling, but I thank God that He gave me the gift of words. I will work hard in my up-coming years of education to better myself where writing is concerned, and help press out my flaws. I hope that one day, I will be able to successfully write an article, an essay, or even a book, that many people all over will enjoy. This class has made me realize that I may want a career in play-writing, and for that I am extremely grateful. Thank you Mrs. Manugo. :)