M.+Course+Reflection

Reflection Paper!

 When given the opportunity to reflect ones' self, most people hesitate or resist. Seldom do they willingly embark on the opportunity. When told that I was supposed to write my reflection of the year; I was flabbergasted. I love looking back and seeing what I did right and what I did wrong. This process will allow for me to grow as a better writer. A journey I am willing to take.

At the beginning of the year my writing was not bad but it definitely was not what I wanted it to be. There were several grammatical and punctual mistakes all over my paper. Through the help of my teachers, however, I was able to improve on the problems I faced in writing. Now, writing is not a chore and I am willing to write basically on cue to whatever asked.

Even though I am able to write about almost anything, it is not preferred. I love writing things with broad topics in which I have the power to let my mind flow easily. With that in mind, I would like to say that the “Theme for English 3B” paper takes the gold at being my favorite piece. I enjoyed writing the thoughts that I had freely. The assignment also gave others an insight on how I, as their classmate, thought on a new level. The piece allowed for my mom to see how I was doing after everything that has been happening lately. So, not only did this assignment help for my classmates and teachers understand me, but also those who love and care for me. However, pieces that have topics with specific expectations, like the persuasive research essay, do not give me much pleasure to write. The persuasive research essay would have to be voted for the worst assignment to be written this year. With this piece, I struggled to wrap my head around the task at hand. The piece was to cut throat, than I had pictured when first receiving the directions. Yet, the piece helped me learn new techniques. Through this piece I was able to improve on my brainstorming and outlining skills. I honestly think that without those skills the assignment could not be completed. This piece helped me realize and understand that great things come out of you do not enjoy.  So, in the end several things have gone wrong and right for me with my writing. My mindset on writing has opened to where things flow easier. My grammar has improved tremendously since the first day of school. The prewriting skills taught this year seem to stick with me better than years passed. Also, lengths of my papers seem to improve with ease. On the other hand, my punctuation skills seemed to deflate as new lessons came about. There is not an explanation on why this happened, but it did and is not inflating steadily for my liking.  Through all of the teachings and guidance I thank my teachers. They have given me something wonderful to reflect on, instead of something dreadful. I was given greater tools to succeed in life with whatever I shall do. My mindset has enhanced and writing is perceived as a pleasurable experience. I do believe that things are looking up for me after looking back. Things shall only get better in time, so here is my time to reflect on the shine.