...more self-productive and organized because when I realized that the best way to learn more is reorganize the time for studying each subject ,I did it inmediately . Well , I have definitely learnt a lot more this second semester I think that this semester and I did it quite good in almost every English class, so it made me really happy because I wanted to do my best in order to improve my English. For example, I enriched my vocabulary , I studied different grammar structures that I had ever studied before, such as Reported speech , Passive voice , Tag question etc ....
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...For many years, scientists have supported through DNA and behavioral observation that chimpanzees are human’s closest relatives. Also, the advance in technology has enable scientists to find similarities and differences between humans and chimpanzees. DNA has revealed that Homo sapiens and chimpanzees are 98.5 to 99 percent identical. If an individual observes a chimpanzee, he or she will be surprised with the emotional, behavioral, and physical similarities one shares with the chimpanzees. The only differences between the chimpanzees and us would be running on two legs, that alone separates us. The evidence that supports the statement that chimpanzees are Human’s closest living non-human Primate Relatives are DNA and the chimpanzee’s cultural behavior. DNA studies have shown that Homo sapiens and chimpanzees share 99 percent of identical DNA. In the article, “What Makes Us Human?” Katherine S. Pollard focuses on the 1 percent of DNA that makes humans and chimpanzees different. However, the findings revealed a closer relationship between humans and chimpanzees, and explanations of how genes have mutated throughout time. Pollard reports that the human accelerated region 1 (HAR1) “might be part of a gene new to science that is active in the brain” (Pollard, 2009). The human brain is larger, more complex, and organized differently than the chimpanzees’ brain. Pollard, however, suggests that HAR1 might have the explanation to the evolution of the brain because “until human came...
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...hard to believe that the final english class of my highschool career has for the last time, come and gone by. My education level has increased exponentially due to the rigorous course my teacher has designed for the students. Dual Enrollment English class taught me far more than just how to write a well written academic paper for my next four years in a college environment. Looking back on the second half of the semester, I can look back and appreciate all of the time spent preparing all of my essays, speeches, and notes for discussion. Throughout the semester, I definitely hit some speed bumps along the way; however, overcoming these dilemmas is what I will be able to carry with me throughout college. The class taught me how to be able to stand at the front of the classroom and speak about topics that I was less familiar with than familiar with, importance of priorities, how to write a well composed piece of literature in an academic format....
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...For context, I had three AP classes, but only one actually mattered in terms of workload: AP English Language and Composition. What made this class different from the others was that it was headed by a man who used to be a Marine before becoming an English teacher. While he was not rude, angry, or arrogant, he did expected a near absurd number of papers every semester. Now, one might think that I’m simply over-exaggerating the difficulty of his class, but honestly, I would rather have taken two extra hours of class instead of his class if I had the choice. This class, however, was still extremely valuable and one of my biggest accomplishments academically. I remember feeling genuine elation at receiving my first seven on an essay (a score considered “great”. Not flawless, but enough to to impress...
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...Dear Incoming Intensive English Student, Welcome to high school and Ms. Carroll’s 9th grade Intensive English class. I hope that your high school experience has been amazing thus far, it only gets better from here. I wish you the best of luck this year and hope you do well in this class. I would like to offer you some inside information and advice about my experience in this class. One thing that may be new to you this year is vocab. Each week or every other week, you will get a new list of vocabulary that you will learn and then be assessed on. One thing I found out is that when it comes to vocab you could just wait until the day of the test to cram during lunch using quizlet; but, it will be to your benefit if you actually take the time to study the words. These words could appear on your midterm and final and it may save you time studying before the midterm if you take time to learn words when you only have 20 to learn as compared to 80. Looking back, I wish I had studied some of the words to understand them versus memorizing them to pass the test. This is a lesson that can be applied to all classes throughout high school; do not memorize the material enough to...
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...these activities, I learned about three types of First Year Composition that offer in SF State. Those are Accelerated English 114, Stretch English 104/105 and Multilingual Students. Accelerated English 114 is the class for students who can be native English speaker or feel confident about their reading and writing and want to learn in faster pace. Sometimes, the classes size is bigger than other courses. This class can earn 3 credits toward the 120 needed for graduation. Basically, this class is like you can learn the second level of your English course in your spring semester. Stretch English 104/105 is the class for students who could be whether English native speaker or not and do not feel confident about their reading and writing. This class is spilt into two...
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...school seemed as if the day would never end. I could not make it through. I was used to doing a couple hours of school work; then I would be able to go outside and play. The concept of writing is mostly learned in elementary school. The complexity of writing increased as the years of English classes pasted. For some people writing comes natural to them, but for some writing is very difficult. I am in the group that is not good writers and it does not come natural. The difficult experience I had with writing is that my speech affected my first step in learning to write, crippled my writing structure and lowered my writing confidence; these speech issue discouraged me from writing....
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...Favorite Essay Of the many styles and topics of writing my English course has reviewed; the reading I found most interesting was “Being a Man” by Paul Theroux. The essay was over Theroux not liking the masculine identity or being a man in general. I enjoyed Theroux’s essay because he goes straight for the point and the topic was very controversial. Theroux’s essay is about how difficult it is to be a man in America. Men are generalized to be tough, sport crazy and unemotional. I believe that generalization is still common but has deteriorated over the decade. Theroux thinks the way children are brought up is wrong, just because a boy does not like sports does not mean there is something wrong with him. From personal experience, I know that not every little boy likes sports or has the opportunity to be active in sports. I grew up in a small apartment with my father, mother and sister. Living in a room with my sister was very hard to deal with. I had a Nintendo 64 and she had Barbie dolls. There was nowhere to play sports and no place to keep the equipment. We made do with the things we had; I sometimes enjoyed taking the Barbie dolls clothing off and she would play the Mario Brothers. Eventually moving into a house allowed me to be active in football, soccer and baseball. I believe the child’s surroundings can change their path to adulthood. Theroux expresses many things that I find insulting. According to Theroux, to be a man is to be “stupid, be unfeeling, obedient,...
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...The Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. HUD is working to strengthen the housing market to bolster the economy and protect consumers; meet the need for quality affordable rental homes: utilize housing as a platform for improving quality of life; build inclusive and sustainable communities free from discrimination; and transform the way HUD does business. The Housing Act of 1937, also known as the Wagner-Seagull Act. The Act provides subsidies paid from the U.S. government to local public housing agencies. The purpose is to improve living conditions for low-income families (The Housing Act of 1937, 2011). According to writes D. Bradford Hunt, historians miss-understood the intent of the Housing Act of 1937. The Act was known to be the housing program comprised by amendments originating from real estate and conservative interests. Rather the 1937 Housing Act should be considered as a Progressive bill that maintained quite well in the legislative process (Hunt, 2005). The Housing Act of 1937 was developed out of the National Housing Act of 1934, which created the Federal Housing Administration. The primary lead in the developments was Catherine Bauer; she drafted most of the legislation, also served as Director in the U.S. Housing Authority. The purpose of the Housing Authority was to aid the control of...
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...At an early age, my mom encouraged me when I grow up to choose a career that I would be happy with; a career that I would never regret going into. I loved painting and decorating, even now at the age of eighteen, but I could not decide what path I should take. That path has now been illuminated. I am seeking a major in business. This year, I have been preparing myself to take the courses necessary in order to obtain this degree. I am in marketing classes as well as a few other business classes which will help enhance my knowledge. In my dual credit English class I have already seen major improvements in my writing skills. I am in Beta, National Honor Society, and the drama club. It is a privilege to be inducted into these clubs. I find them...
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...Throughout the course of the first nine weeks in Mrs. Theisen's AP English Language and Composition class, my writing has changed dramatically. Towards the start of the year my writing was very weak, yet it has improved towards the start of the second nine weeks. My writing began in this class with bad thesis statements, weak transitions, awkward grammar, and lack of relevant evidence. My writing skills at the beginning of this class started in a rough spot. There are a plethora of examples of how weak my writing was at the beginning of the nine weeks. To begin, my thesis sentences lacked relevance and contained bad grammar - if I had a thesis sentence to begin with. In the very beginning of the year I had no thesis statements in my papers,...
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...This survey focuses on three main dimensions to identify the issue with oral participation in the English class, the first dimension was focused on the oral activities itself implemented in class, students were asked to provide their opinion regarding their attitude towards those activities and to give reasons. The second dimension was focused on the class environment and teacher, students had to state if both the classes and the teacher contribute or thwart their willingness to participate. The third dimension had to do with students’ personal matters and their attitude towards oral participation, as well as the main causes of their position regarding oral production and...
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...Writing Review Throughout this English 111 course, I have learned tremendous amounts of information and skills that I will carry with me and use throughout the remainder of my life. This class has helped me to not only become a better writer but also to become an active reader too. Needless to say, I have attempted this class in the past, this is the second time I have taken this course, and I must say I am glad that I did. Since then, I have learned and remember more from this semester than before such as the importance of pre-writing; choosing a topic and developing a thesis; how editing and revising can help construct an A paper. Unfortunately, I haven’t done any other writing this semester other than this class because this is the only...
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...Throughout the course of my English 102 class, there have been many attributing factors that have not only geared me toward meeting the course objectives but have challenged and strengthened my analytical and critical thinking skills. My portfolio highlights these acquired skills through two outside of class essays, which required two completely different styles of writing. Another key element that has helped to illustrate the writing process for the two essays in my portfolio was the use of reading various types of literature. This included but was not limited to, editorials, newspaper articles, books, and specific disciplines of research in course related fields. These two essays essentially reshaped my ability to write for specific audiences...
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...Over the course of the my college career in english composition classes I have had to write a large amount of papers and stories. Over the time spent in these classes I have been given the information to better my writing style and grammar. Although my writing first began developing in high school it is in college where the true test of the knowledge gained and the knowledge that was previously know is tested to the standards of the real world and what is expected of you from you future carrier. I believe that Comp at a college has given me a greater grasp on what I need to work on and develop on in my writing. In highschool most of the writing done was about books that were read. At that time they were mostly summaries or opinions about said books but during senior year the development of critical writing was implemented into my curriculum. This is where my journey of writing began and where my collection of knowledge of most writing techniques stems from. This is the class that prepared me for my writing at a college level....
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