Improving My Writing Skills

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As an 8th grader, activities were predictable like turning in our vocabulary charts every tuesday. As a result, writing skills weren’t honed. During the first semester of my freshman year, I was struggling. Writing had always been one of my weaknesses, but writing activities were continuous. Activities like the Romeo and Juliet essay, Odysseus comparison essay, etc. pushed me to exceed my limits. As a result, improvement in writing was achieved and writing skills were taken to the next level.
This year, my I believe essay was my best work in English. There was something interesting about that essay. Confidence was the key to success in this essay. I felt confident that I would be able to easily connect childhood events that heavily supported my theme statement. …show more content…

My writing is so much more interesting than it used to be. By the end of the two semesters, my ability to write and express my ideas has gotten better. As a reader, My vocabulary has gotten wider as I kept reading. Critical thinking skills were also improved. Before, I never asked questions such as why and how but as I improved in reading, I have learned to continuously ask myself before concluding something. As a speaker, I’ve developed the mentality that I shouldn’t think about the opinions of other people that don’t like my presentation. Instead, I’d always think that I am the best at presenting in front of everyone in the classroom. This mentality of mine is heavily inspired from Dr. Seuss’ quote, “ Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”. This quote has not only improved my speaking skills but it has also improved my

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Improving My Writing Skills

My Experience With English 1301

Writing Skills In Nancy Sommers's I Stand Here Writing

Literacy Reflection

Reflective Essay on College Writing

My Writing Strategies

Personal Narrative: My Challenges As A Writer

Developing Effective Personal Writing Skills

Preparing My Writing Habits

How To Improve My Writing Style