I think my writing has grown by taking English 105. When I first found out that I got placed in English 105 and reading 104 I was a little angry. Now that I have been in these classes I'm actually glad I took them. They are both very good classes that will prepare me for English 110. The only thing I’m still nervous about is speaking in front of a group of 20 or more strangers. The writing part of English 110 should be so much easier for me that iv relearned the basics of writing and got a little more comfortable with myself as a writer.
My writing has grown from high school to now. I know the correct MLA format now, I know how to make a story more appealing to all readers, and make them interesting to myself. When I first came into English 105 I thought it was a mistake, I thought that I was just a bad test taker under pressure. Which I am, but that wasn't the case. I actually needed to relearn certain things about writing and learn completely new things about writing. I still feel like my writing could use some more help with my writing. I need to learn how to write more interesting first paragraphs, and stop putting so many random facts in my paper that are off topic. This is why I'm glad we still have a while left in the class so I can learn all I need to learn before entering English 110.
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I feel like i've grown too! you did a really good job at sharing how you were upset, and how being in this has helped you.
ReplyDeleteTaylor, I understand where you are coming from totally. I was angry to when I was placed in these classes as well. I am so thankfull I was because I really need the rienforcment skills. A little advice for speaking infron of people, do some excirsises to get your nerves out before your speech. I just think to myself, no one really knows me so who cares what they think. Just have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteTaylor, I totally understand your reaction to 104/105, too, especially considering you're paying for the extra semester. Still, I can't tell you how much better prepared my 105 students are for 110 compared to those who come to the writing cold. I wish every single student took 104/105 because I think they're good classes to gradually work into the idea of college.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm SO glad you're in both because I get to have you twice a day!