10th Grade
Metaphor & Memories
I begin this sketch of my life by having a boyfriend the start of the school year. His name is Dijonn who I was on and off with since the 7th grade. I was one of those girls who spent almost every day with their boyfriend. He was really my best friend. I also met Shiana who is still my best friend today. It’s a funny story how we became friends she had study block with Dijonn and I didn’t like that because she was really pretty so I acquaintance myself with her. I was an emotional person that year to. I ended so many friendships that year because I realized how shady people can be. My 16th birthday was the highlight of sophomore year it was a special day. Eventually towards the end of the school year I broke up with Dijonn for good, that chapter of my life was now erased. That year remind me of a black and white movie, there was nothing exciting at all. One thing I do remember is how depressed I was after failing my permit because I miss a sign, but I pass the second time. Through the tough times I was still able to keep a smile on my face.
Reading was a struggle because I had to keep up with reading and actually read the story because Ms. McAfee quizzes was more than the information you find on spark notes. I could say I never had a problem with reading because every story we read that year interested me. My favorite was Siddhartha; I love the journey he had to go through to find enlightenment. Lord of the Flies was a fascinating book also. It had shown me how corrupt the mind can get. English was easy for me, if I kept up my work then I would have a good year.
When it came to essays I was constantly scribbling. I really dislike writing, definitely not a fan. One of my favorite projects we did that year was the Julius Caesar rap project. We had to explain Julius Caesar Story in a rap. It was so fun the class chose me as the best female rapper. That year was good I did every assignment and essay that needed to be done. I was never behind on work unless I miss school.
Overall sophomore was an okay year; I wouldn’t say it was best. I learn from mistakes but as long as I had my friends and family I was pretty much good.
I begin this sketch of my life by having a boyfriend the start of the school year. His name is Dijonn who I was on and off with since the 7th grade. I was one of those girls who spent almost every day with their boyfriend. He was really my best friend. I also met Shiana who is still my best friend today. It’s a funny story how we became friends she had study block with Dijonn and I didn’t like that because she was really pretty so I acquaintance myself with her. I was an emotional person that year to. I ended so many friendships that year because I realized how shady people can be. My 16th birthday was the highlight of sophomore year it was a special day. Eventually towards the end of the school year I broke up with Dijonn for good, that chapter of my life was now erased. That year remind me of a black and white movie, there was nothing exciting at all. One thing I do remember is how depressed I was after failing my permit because I miss a sign, but I pass the second time. Through the tough times I was still able to keep a smile on my face.
Reading was a struggle because I had to keep up with reading and actually read the story because Ms. McAfee quizzes was more than the information you find on spark notes. I could say I never had a problem with reading because every story we read that year interested me. My favorite was Siddhartha; I love the journey he had to go through to find enlightenment. Lord of the Flies was a fascinating book also. It had shown me how corrupt the mind can get. English was easy for me, if I kept up my work then I would have a good year.
When it came to essays I was constantly scribbling. I really dislike writing, definitely not a fan. One of my favorite projects we did that year was the Julius Caesar rap project. We had to explain Julius Caesar Story in a rap. It was so fun the class chose me as the best female rapper. That year was good I did every assignment and essay that needed to be done. I was never behind on work unless I miss school.
Overall sophomore was an okay year; I wouldn’t say it was best. I learn from mistakes but as long as I had my friends and family I was pretty much good.
Introduction
During my sophomore year the assignment was to write a persuasive essay explaining why writers write. I completely understand the concept of the assignment. I incorporated quotes, examples of other writers work, used correct citations, and more important putting my thoughts in the essay also.
During my sophomore year the assignment was to write a persuasive essay explaining why writers write. I completely understand the concept of the assignment. I incorporated quotes, examples of other writers work, used correct citations, and more important putting my thoughts in the essay also.
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Why Write
Why do writers write? What causes them to take time out there life to write about something they feel like people should know about. I can compare to why writers write by a quote Benjamin Franklin said, “Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing”. Life can take people in so many places. Why should writers write, maybe because they experience so many aspects in life. Writers experience so much through their life time and they feel that others can be in that same moment they was in, which persuades them to write. Brian Aldiss once said “There are two kinds of writers: those that make you think, and those that make you wonder” (Brian Aldiss). Writers are so artistic and they have many ways expressing themselves when they write. When writers write about the economy or the government, it can make you think. In “Animal Farm” George Orwell had citizens of England thinking on the behavior Stalin was causing in the economy by writing a book using animals as real characters. Why did he write the book? He wanted people in his country to know what was going on in the economy. I once read a story called “Letters to a young sisters: DeFINE Your Destiny”, by Hill Harper. Hill Harper uses real life experience from young women he spent his time with and actually talks to. He uses the time he spent with them and their life experiences, and wrote a book for others young ladies to read. He wrote this for young women to know what’s out in the world and everything that goes on in it so it can be life lesson for them. When I read it, it changes my opinion in life. It showed that so much could happen to a girl. Hill Harper use his knowledge and his time to write a book about girls. What could define your destiny means? Hill Harper uses define your destiny as to say after you read his book then maybe you can find yourself and know who you are after seeing what other women been through, and how you can make it from happening to yourself. Writers can be an inspiration to people. Their novels can touch people from what they say or how what they published affect people. A lot of things writers say can change human’s perspective on everything. It can change faith in religion, change their opinion on people, and their influenced in life. Writers have to get their voice or word out. If they didn’t how would the world be like today. Maybe slavery will be going on today or even more wars break out. To me writing is a gift to be able to write about life and how you feel shows that you have no fear to say what’s on your mind. “One word of truth shall outweigh the whole world” (Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn). As a writer you speak the truth instead of asking. If you experience life and you want for people to know your story then maybe that’s why you write. If you been trouble or terrible things happened to you and you want your story to be known then maybe this another reasons why writers write. Writers can really affects peoples and sometimes it changes the life of a person but as a writer you should show courage to yourself. Reflection Application This assignment is important because it shows why we write today. Writing is worth reading. I can use the essay to motivate me on my future writing. I shouldn't give up because each one of my essays can improve more. Analysis I wrote this essay and I felt it wasn't my very best. I had no thesis statement so if you read my essay you wouldn't understand the point I was trying to make. I used no skills I just wrote it. My essay basically explains why writers write with three examples from my research. I should have put my three examples in my theses statement. I ended my topic paragraph saying “Writers experience so much through their lifetime and they feel that others can be in that same moment they was in, which persuades them to write”. This doesn't explain the concept of my essay at all. When I read it I realized if this didn't catch my attention it wouldn't catch others being that this is a persuasive essay. I didn't gather thought in my thesis statement. I definitely need to reorganize the steps I put into this essay. This essay overall was okay but it wasn't excellent. I didn't meet to my full expectations. Evaluation I need to work hard on my grammar. Grammar is my weakness when it comes to writing essays. I want to improve more since I will soon be in college and I won’t have someone to always be there to help me. I improve as a writer from the teachers I have. They show me I could be better and I improve better from how they demonstrate their writing. Showing me more techniques to be the best I can be in writing. I’m progressing well every year, I would never doubt myself in writing I know the difference between my strengths and weaknesses. Creation When I write my essays I work to my very best. I want my essays to be completely perfect even though I have my flaws in grammar. The only way for me to improve is to write more and more, consider revising my essay on my own and even asking someone else to help revise it also. To be at the best of my abilities I just have to keep practicing. Overall to improve just keep working, there’s no need to stop. To improve the learning environment you can’t depend on someone to always be there and help you, being independent is more important with a few help along the way. This will help me more since I’m going to college and I really can’t always ask for help. I need to be successful on my very own. |