Writing-
Scarlet Ibis
The first document below is the full final essay.
The second one is just one paragraph from the final one.
On my final essay, I got a 3 because I:
Another goal I have for writing is to work on my spelling. That's another thing I have always had troubled with. In elementary, We use to have spelling lessons all the time and I enjoyed them too until I got to the 4th grade. My teacher that year didn't like the spelling lessons so we never did them. She thought we were "too old" to having spelling lessons. All the other kids in my grade still did them but my class. It was weird. Also in 5th grade, my teacher then wanted us to do more science then anything and we did. She didn't think practicing our spelling was really important when really it was and now It affects the way I write. I love writing but it's hard for me because I cant spell alot of "big" words. I have been working on my spelling but I still think it needs improvement.
- Didn't write my whole Essay in present tense
- Didn't use my citations correctly
- Had grammatical errors
- vocabulary was too simple
Another goal I have for writing is to work on my spelling. That's another thing I have always had troubled with. In elementary, We use to have spelling lessons all the time and I enjoyed them too until I got to the 4th grade. My teacher that year didn't like the spelling lessons so we never did them. She thought we were "too old" to having spelling lessons. All the other kids in my grade still did them but my class. It was weird. Also in 5th grade, my teacher then wanted us to do more science then anything and we did. She didn't think practicing our spelling was really important when really it was and now It affects the way I write. I love writing but it's hard for me because I cant spell alot of "big" words. I have been working on my spelling but I still think it needs improvement.
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Reflection: Writing
This semester, I learned how to write an Essay the proper way. I know it will be very useful in the future. Throughout the year, my writing has gotten a little better but I wish it gotten a lot better. Erin grades our writing pieces form an 1 to a 5.
1. Has failed to meet standards
2. Demonstrates Problems
3. Basic
4. Good
5. Excellent
My writing style is starting to have more of a flow but it still needs improvement. Another thing I need to work on with my writing is my Introductions. Goals I have for next year is to practice my writing skills a lot more so they can become stronger. I really want to get high grades on the writing portion of school. Next year, at least twice a month, I'm going to write a story or an essay and get critique on it from my friends, family and teachers.
1. Has failed to meet standards
2. Demonstrates Problems
3. Basic
4. Good
5. Excellent
My writing style is starting to have more of a flow but it still needs improvement. Another thing I need to work on with my writing is my Introductions. Goals I have for next year is to practice my writing skills a lot more so they can become stronger. I really want to get high grades on the writing portion of school. Next year, at least twice a month, I'm going to write a story or an essay and get critique on it from my friends, family and teachers.
Above is my first draft of my first essay of the school year. After alot of revisions, the document below is my final draft of my essay.