Another week down, a month has gone by already since I have started AP Lit. Although the class challenges me to think differently than I ever have before, in a way that sometimes I don’t even understand, it’s a challenge that I enjoy. I am soaking up new information like a sponge, and am learning new things in ways that I could never have imagined. We talked about being selective this week, taking a stance on something and then sticking to it. In the past, this has been challenging for me, and I am coming in, with a new perspective, and an attitude that I can do this. When a writer takes a stand in their writing and then sticks with it throughout the whole piece, it allows the writing to flow well, and in the end it is easier and more enjoyable to read. Imagery is something else that we’ve learned about in class. In the past, I have been drilled to think that imagery always means visual imagery, seeing a picture in your mind. Through Dickinson's poem, I have learned that there are many different types of imagery that use many different senses, such as smelling the peculiar smell of something, or feeling the movement as it flows. This newfound knowledge will help me not only interpret writing better, but will certainly help me with my own. In the first few days of this class I was nervous for what was to come, but after being a month in, I believe that I can conquer this class, and when I leave I will have a new perspective on things. www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/create-powerful-imagery-in-your-writing
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The last week has been absolutely crazy in every aspect. Between spirit week for homecoming, assemblies, work, and practice, I feel like I haven’t even had time to think. In AP Lit this week, we worked on writing our compare and contrast essays with our summer reading groups. I have struggled with my confidence as a writer this week, especially in these groups. I always feel like something in my writing isn’t write when I write in a group, always scared that I will not meet or exceed the skill level of my group members, I need to work on that. I believe that working on this group essay however really helped me, it allowed me to learn to express my ideas, as well as accept and understand the ideas of others. In the class, we also looked at, and evaluated what would be considered a 9 essay on the ap exam. It opened my eyes, and made me realize that I have some work to do in this class. The last 12 years of my school career, I have been told to set up an essay a certain way, the three part thesis, with a five paragraph essay. I need to work on learning how to set up my essays differently, in the new way. I also would like to work on getting my point across clearly, and efficiently without dragging my point on. As the class goes on, I have learned that there are a lot of things I need to work on, and I have a lot to learn, but I am capable of accomplishing this. http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/courses/teachers_corner/17306.html In AP Lit this week, we began to dive into things, and I felt good, because this is a chance for me to establish myself as a new type of student. In the past I have been disorganized, haven't really done my work, and have sort of glided my way through honors English classes. This year however, it's different, I have worked hard to read the books that have been assigned, to contribute my ideas in group work, and to look at things with deeper meaning. I believe that this will be a year where I really learn and grow as a student. As we have worked with the poem "The Eagle", I have found myself thinking in a way that I never have before. Poetry, with all of its hidden meanings and personification, has always confused me. Growing up, I hated poetry because I could never get the hang of writing it, and throughout high school, I never understood it. I began to hate poetry, it was always so long and boring, and I dreaded learning about it in class. Already within two weeks of this class, I find it challenging still, but I challenge that I want to tackle. When brainstorming with my group about the summer reading compare and contrast essay, I found that I liked working with other people, and getting some of their ideas, but I really would much rather work on my own. It is nothing against the group members that I am with, but I still struggle with being accepting of everyone's ideas, rather than just wanting to use my own. I believe that my understanding this week has been good, but I also know that this will not be an easy class, and that as we get deeper into the content of this class, that it will become more challenging, and I will have to work harder as we move on. How I Learned To Hate Poetry | Memoranda - Michelle Cooper Reflecting back on my first week of AP lit, there are still some things that I need to work on. I believe the biggest challenge I have to face, is being more confident in myself. I too often become timid when I get in a situation where I feel like I might say something wrong, or embarrass myself in some sense. Once I become more confident in myself and my general knowledge, my ability in the classroom will enhance. Another thing I need to focus on, is staying on task, and focused, as well as managing my responsibilities. I sometimes let my mind wonder, and I stray off from the topic or task that I need to be working on, and after I get this under control, I believe that I will excel in the classroom. So far, I have understood what we have gone over very well, and I am excited for what is to come as the class goes on. At first I was nervous for what AP lit would entail, but I believe that it will stimulate my brain, and challenge me to reach a new level with my academic ability, as well as my own personal knowledge. I believe that my participation was at a fine level, and I hope that as I gain more confidence in myself and what I know, that my participation will get even better. I believe that with my personality, I will be able to participate well in class discussions, and group work.
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