...Wow! I am in 6th grade and a great learner. I believe that I am a kinesthetic learner. Three reasons that I believe that I am a kinesthetic learner a Wow! I am in sixth grade and I have a really super interesting life. In this essay, you will learn more than you ever knew about me. First, you will learn about my characteristics, hobbies, and things I love to do for fun. Then, you will learn about what kind of learner I am. After, you will learn about my goals for sixth grade. This is all the things that you are going to learn about me in this paragraph. First of all, I am a very interesting person and I like doing a lot of things. First, I like to watch TV, run, swim, and hike during my free time. I like doing these things...
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...started with the thought in my head that I was quiter proficient at writing essays. In high school I winged most of my essays and still received high grades, but I was taught in this class that just writing the essay wasn’t all that I needed to do. In the beginning of the class with essay 1 I just wrote it in one sequence, never stopping to try and reorganizing it. My organization skills were off balance and I had trouble with mistaking my corrections for revising. As I made my way to essay 2 and received an 81% I realized that writing in sequential order and not paying attention to the organization of my essay wasn’t going to cut it. I took the criticism on essay 2 and applied it to my essay 3. I wrote essay 3 from start to finish like I normally did because writing out of order still confuses my train of thought. After I finished writing it though, I took it to peer review and really tried to gain something out of it. By participating in the peer review, I got to get constructive feedback that actually helped me revise my essay once I revisited it. Peer review was a positive experience that truly helped me. By the time I finished essay 3, my writing process had become more thorough,...
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...Sherry Morales English 101 Jason November 26, 2013 You Just Never Know How can something so fun, end up being dangerous? As a kid everything should be fun, right? At age six I knew what I was doing, just didn’t realize my surroundings. It sometimes is impossible to believe that I am blind from my right eye. For fourteen years I have been living a normal life without seeing from my right eye. I’d say for about six or seven years I would cry when people asked me what happened or just stare at me and talk about, well my eye. It was really hard for me but like my mom says, “You are a strong beautiful girl, you are better than them, and plus those are just words. And hey, if they keep talking their nonsense, then say something back, don’t just stay quiet. Look up for yourself.” Freshman year was the most exciting, scariest and adventurous year for me. I never knew how much people would care who you talk to or hang out with, you know, all the stuff you see on TV. I thought it was just entertainment but no; I was living it for real. As usual we introduce each of us to the class and talk about each other. Well when I was up in the front talking some guy interrupted me and said, “Ha ha look, she has a lazy eye.” Some students laughed and said other things. Of course the teacher sent him to the office. As I was standing in the front, I was just starring at them laugh and say other things. I wanted to cry SO badly, but my mom’s words came to mind and I just went to my desk and...
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...Diana Yoon Professor Shaffer English 200 4 September 2012 Panic In my senior year in high school, I took Spanish 4, highest level of Spanish you can take in my school. The class was taught by a pretty cool teacher, DP. It was a long and hard course but because of DP, I learned a lot of different exotic Spanish cultures and interesting facts I would have never knew about. Well, with our cultures unit, we had to research different Spanish speaking countries’ immigration history and have a five minute oral report on how people have lived before and after immigration. My assigned country was Cuba and I knew nothing about this tiny country. Everyone was assigned on different dates and I was to go on last. I was happy that all the smart people got to go first because then I can ask them for help. Couple of days later, half of the people went and all received C’s and below. My good friend, Victoria, she got a D, and she was one of the smartest people in my class. When I asked her and many of my friends who went before what their report was about, they said they have no idea what they did wrong. I panicked and automatically thought ‘I am going to fail’. Also, how was I to pretend to be a Cuban immigrant when I know nothing of Cuba? And even talk Spanish fluently for five minutes straight? With all those questions alarming in my head wildly, I just froze and thought about my next move. Was I to just blab nonsense about what I know about Cuba- which is nothing, and receive a...
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...The task was simple: write an essay based on this prompt, “A Biola University education is designed to equip students for a life of following Jesus. The Bible plays a significant role in the life of a Christian. Using meaningful verses from the Bible, in 1-2 pages please respond to both of the following prompts: 1. Describe how and when you made a decision to follow Christ 2. Using personal examples, share about your growth as a Christian over the past 3 years.” Yet, the the essay was much more difficult to write than expected. Not only did I have to meet the essay requirements, I was also attempting to win over the admissions board to be accepted into Biola University. I remember as I wrote this essay, I was terrified. Seeing as my father is a Language Arts teacher, I always felt pressured to have “perfect” writing. Always keep your formal writing in the third person. Do not use contractions. Make your essay fight for your topic, not against it. All the added...
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...beginning of this year, I did not really understand the meaning of writing. As I go through the year, I understand more and more of why we write. When I first came into this class, I only knew what Mr. Shambaugh and Mr. Riise had taught us last year about writing. I felt like I have grown dramatically with my writing. I know use stronger words when writing an essay that means something. As well as that, I know enjoy writing long pieces or even short essays. This semester taught me how to improve on being a writer, and how to open my mind to new things. While first proceeding through this class, I had no idea how I would feel writing essays every other day. I felt like I was going to be miserable and get behind fast. In the beginning, I knew I had to come up with a better attitude and put my mind into my work. When we first had an essay due, I was a little nervous because I did not know what you expected of us. Now, I write my papers the night before it is due usually and I do not hesitate to press submit. While in English 111/112, you have...
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...made me feel empty-headed for many years; I used to be horrible at essays! Throughout my education career I have had a difficult time writing papers, whether it was a creative writing story or a research paper. But as I struggled through every essay in English class I was able to learn a great deal of tips to help me through every mistake I made along the way, which helped me some but still, I felt lost. I have always dreaded having to write essays in English classes because I knew it would most likely only hurt my grade, but all of that changed once I found a teacher who I could open up to and who genuinely cared about me succeeding in her class. I then went from having no confidence in any of my essays, to having a smile on my face when I received them back with an A on the front. I may have struggled when it came to how to construct an essay and how to make it flow, but by the time I finished Mrs. Wiley’s class my junior year all of that changed for me. All right so now I guess the secrets out! Although I may be a good writer now, lets start back at the beginning. As I use to sit there at my desk while the teacher was handing out the rubric for the next writing assignment my hands would start to sweat and the nerves would start to kick in. All I could do was stare at my laptop not knowing where to even start. The only thing that had ever stuck with me is to use the correct punctuation that everyone had learned in the 2nd grade and always, always, always make sure you use...
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...Experiential Learning Essay Template Review this check list in prior to submitting your experiential learning essay. If you have completed all of the items listed below, you are ready to submit your essay. Keep in mind, your evaluator may still request additional material, however, the list below will guide in your essay submission preparations. Not adhering to these guidelines will cause a delay in processing. ** Review each of the items below and check if you have completed each of them: 1. I have selected an approved essay topic from the essay course descriptions page. http://www.phoenix.edu/admissions/prior_learning_assessment/experiential-essays/essay-topics.html 2. Some essays have specific experience requirements. I have checked the essay description and I meet all of the experience requirements listed. 3. I have written and included a 1,500 to 2,100 word autobiography; autobiography is only required with first Experiential Learning Essay, subsequent essays do not require additional autobiographies. 4. I have written an experiential essay: 3,000 to 4,500 words for 3 credit essay 5. My essay is written in first person (1st) without references. 6. I have written to all four (4) areas of Kolb’s model of learning. 7. I have addressed all of the required subtopics in each of the four areas of Kolb’s model of learning. 8. I have included supporting documentation that validates my personal/professional experience with the essay course description/topic. 9. My essay is based on personal...
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...struggled with reading and writing. I had an older brother, Hezy Washington. He always helped me out when I needed help in situations. He is two years older than me. He was always a good role model for me to look up to. When I was entering kindergarten, I wasn’t able to read well. I could write, but not legible enough. My first assignment was to write a story about my family. I completed the assignment, but it was hard for me because I couldn’t read the directions. My brother helped me by reading me the directions. He also helped me practice reading by giving me books with small words to sound out. We did this every day after school. Once I got reading together he drew letters on paper and let me trace them to get my handwriting together. My mom thought it was a good thing for him to do. So, we went along for a few weeks practicing that. My teacher noticed and she asked me if I had been practicing because my handwriting had improved. By that time I was happy that my teacher noticed. It was a big accomplishment for me. Little did I know that it was only the beginning of writing, as I knew it. Entering my high school year, writing had changed so much from my younger days. There were paragraphs, essays, and other narrative devices. All these things were new to me. As a freshmen my writing skills were not that great as I thought they had been. My teacher told me that I was not putting my paragraphs in order and I was using punctuations in the wrong places...
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...M. McMahon’s essay, “In Pursuit of Unhappiness”,was published in New York Times on December 29, 2005. His essay addresses the idea that we must be happy by starting with the famous phrase, “Happy New Year”. Human beings have a desire to be happy and are constantly searching for it. McMahon specifies that even with better living conditions than ever before, the level of enjoyment has not went up at all. The philosopher, John Stuart Mill, voices his opinion in the essay by saying, “Ask yourself whether you are happy, and you cease to be so” (785). He confirmed after winning the battle of depression. Instead of accepting defeat, he chose to look elsewhere for happiness. The point he is trying to get across is that instead of looking for happiness and being...
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...Barrie Smith Christie Harper EN105 First Year Writing Seminar 26 October 2013 “Me Talk Pretty One Day” David Sedaris’ essay appears to discuss his experiences as an older man trying to learn the French language abroad. However, what his story really depicts is his ability to overcome his fears and obstacles. Sedaris suggests that we all have fears of being out of our comfort zone and that sometimes when we break habits we become afraid, frustrated and even begin to feel insufficient. Sedaris’ first obstacle was returning to school at the ripe old age of forty-one. The reference of himself as a “true debutant” suggests that, despite being a matured adult, by returning to school being around kids half his age and learning a new language, Sedaris found himself relatively new and inexperienced. Sedaris’ point being made by the statement, “After paying my tuition, I was issued a student ID, which allows me a discounted entry fee at movie theaters, puppet shows, and Festyland, a far-flung amusement park that advertises with billboards picturing a cartoon stegosaurus sitting in a canoe and eating what appears to be a ham sandwich” (Par.1) In this statement Sedaris reveals the large age gap and possibly even the lack of common interests between he and his younger classmates. Sedaris also recounts how his age and maturity made him feel uncomfortable around what he described his classmates as being “young, attractive, and well-dressed”, continuing that he felt like “Pa...
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...Final Essay This first semester of my freshman has been a very interesting trip. I have learned so much in the short amount of time that I have spent here at Kennesaw State University. I feel as if I have grown, not only as a student, but as a person as well. I have met many new people, made many new friends, and learned many new things especially in my English 1101 class. I thought I knew everything there was to know about writing when I came in on my first day, but I was very wrong. My professor assured me that there is much more to writing than just putting words down on paper. Knowing all of this, I have now learned how to improve on my writing skills, how to write better grammatically correct sentences, incorporate quotes and research and give as well as get criticism. When I came into this semester as a freshman I was very confident in the quality of my writing. However, my self-esteem was soon crushed shortly thereafter. Even though my writing skills had been very good compared to my classmates in high school, at the university level they were just average. After hearing about the on average grades students get in professor Elliott’s class, I knew I had a lot of work to do to receive an A on a paper. I had to do something quick to learn how improve on my writing skills. With the help of my teacher, she made us a read a variety of articles that were very interesting, yet also very insightful and helpful at the same time. One article that really stood out to me was called...
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...WR 115 Assignment Essay One—Literacy Narrative 600-1000 Words Basic Prompt As you begin this essay writing process, reflect on your experiences and attitudes about reading and writing. Regardless of our backgrounds, our ideas of literacy often become deeply engrained as good or bad without much thought about to how these views have come to be. As a result, many of us have definitions of literacy–of reading and writing–that could benefit from a thoughtful and honest close self-examination. Choose a Topic: Please draw from the following as you develop your essay focus: • Narrate an early memory about writing or reading that you recall vividly. Then explain why this event is significant to you now. • Describe someone who taught you to read or write and explain this person’s significance in your life. • Identify a book or other text and explain its significance for you in your reading and writing. • Narrate an experience with a writing or reading task that you found (or still find) difficult or challenging. • Describe a memento and explain how it represents an important moment in your reading/writing development. Then Create a Narrative: Use sound writing and story-telling skills to organize and articulate your story. Make sure to stay focused on your one, main idea. Key Elements • Create a well told story. Bring your narrative to life by using concrete and vivid details. • Develop your main idea. (make sure you only have one main idea) • Develop the significance or affect of your...
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...WR 115 Assignment Essay One—Literacy Narrative 600-1000 Words Basic Prompt As you begin this essay writing process, reflect on your experiences and attitudes about reading and writing. Regardless of our backgrounds, our ideas of literacy often become deeply engrained as good or bad without much thought about to how these views have come to be. As a result, many of us have definitions of literacy–of reading and writing–that could benefit from a thoughtful and honest close self-examination. Choose a Topic: Please draw from the following as you develop your essay focus: • Narrate an early memory about writing or reading that you recall vividly. Then explain why this event is significant to you now. • Describe someone who taught you to read or write and explain this person’s significance in your life. • Identify a book or other text and explain its significance for you in your reading and writing. • Narrate an experience with a writing or reading task that you found (or still find) difficult or challenging. • Describe a memento and explain how it represents an important moment in your reading/writing development. Then Create a Narrative: Use sound writing and story-telling skills to organize and articulate your story. Make sure to stay focused on your one, main idea. Key Elements • Create a well told story. Bring your narrative to life by using concrete and vivid details. • Develop your main idea. (make sure you only have one main idea) • Develop the significance or affect of your...
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...Sheppard, Tawana Dr. Rowe English 1301 M-TH 2:30 P.M. Formal Essay #2 21 June 2012 Beauty In the selection, “Beauty: When the Other Dance is the Self” I like to compare this essay to myself. Like Walker, “It was great fun being cute. But then, one day it ended.” (par 6) When I was born I was the cutest child my mother had. Everyone in the neighbor hood wanted to hold or carry me. I had another sibling but he was never treated like I was. I had the best cloths and I was chosen to go everywhere which made me think that I knew everything. As a child I was very confident and wanted to learn everything. I learned all my Easter speeches no matter the size and did everything that I was big enough to do. As I got older everything changed. I wasn’t eight when my life changed, I was seven. I was all legs and skin, with no fat and was the tallest seven year old around. My everyday activities were wrestling in the mud with my little brother and riding bikes, making me the biggest tom boy in the neighbor hood. I was attending school in fall and wasn’t so happy about it either. I didn’t have long silky smooth hair like the other girls but short rough hair that couldn’t even be combed in a pony tail and my cloths didn’t make it even better. Since I was so tall and lanky, I had to dress like the tomboy I was. My hair and cloths were things that I could handle because I could grow hair or wear a weave and buy new cloths, but one thing that I absolutely couldn’t change was my face....
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