I have to write a letter that I will read aloud to my class on my attitude toward writing, literacy, and language. I am not sure if I responded to the promp correctly.
English, never really my strongest subject, but I have come to appreciate writing. It is a way for me to express feelings and emotions that I wouldn't normally express orally in an informal setting. Whenever I have an issue or need to inform someone of something important, it's always best for me to write it down first in order to get my thoughts together, and then let them know. With family even, if something is troubling me, I find myself constantly jotting down my problem.
As for academic writing, having an assignment used to be such a daunting task although now I admire it somewhat. I'm usually not as comfortable sharing my work, but I appreciate the feedback I'm given and it can only help not hinder me. I perform much better when I'm not bound to short deadlines as to have time to ponder various ideas. Also, I can't just sit for hours writing, I usually think about my topic a few days before I begin to actually put it in on paper and I must take many breaks in between. When I'm in the middle of a project, I may be performing other tasks, but I'm continually thinking of what words I could add to my paper or how I could modify it for improvement. Creative writing pieces are a little more challenging for me; therefore I prefer essays on different topics.
I enjoy reading a little more than I do writing. Reason being is I'm able to stimulate my imagination. Whenever I read, it's mandatory for me to visualize what the writer is saying and see myself there. Over the years, I have observed the fact that my writing has improved drastically, I attribute that to me reading more; not just books, but also others writing pieces. From reading I'm able to learn new words and expand my vocabulary, as well as become inspired for future writing projects. In the past, only a very intriguing book could interest me, yet now no matter what book or writing piece, I can usually find some way to enjoy it or gain something from it. While reading, concentration is important, going over paragraphs multiple times, and analyzing are necessary for me to really understand what the author is attempting to express.
My goal is to become more comfortable with writing and sharing my pieces, as well as reading more outside the classroom.
English, never really my strongest subject, but I have come to appreciate writing. It is a way for me to express feelings and emotions that I wouldn't normally express orally in an informal setting. Whenever I have an issue or need to inform someone of something important, it's always best for me to write it down first in order to get my thoughts together, and then let them know. With family even, if something is troubling me, I find myself constantly jotting down my problem.
As for academic writing, having an assignment used to be such a daunting task although now I admire it somewhat. I'm usually not as comfortable sharing my work, but I appreciate the feedback I'm given and it can only help not hinder me. I perform much better when I'm not bound to short deadlines as to have time to ponder various ideas. Also, I can't just sit for hours writing, I usually think about my topic a few days before I begin to actually put it in on paper and I must take many breaks in between. When I'm in the middle of a project, I may be performing other tasks, but I'm continually thinking of what words I could add to my paper or how I could modify it for improvement. Creative writing pieces are a little more challenging for me; therefore I prefer essays on different topics.
I enjoy reading a little more than I do writing. Reason being is I'm able to stimulate my imagination. Whenever I read, it's mandatory for me to visualize what the writer is saying and see myself there. Over the years, I have observed the fact that my writing has improved drastically, I attribute that to me reading more; not just books, but also others writing pieces. From reading I'm able to learn new words and expand my vocabulary, as well as become inspired for future writing projects. In the past, only a very intriguing book could interest me, yet now no matter what book or writing piece, I can usually find some way to enjoy it or gain something from it. While reading, concentration is important, going over paragraphs multiple times, and analyzing are necessary for me to really understand what the author is attempting to express.
My goal is to become more comfortable with writing and sharing my pieces, as well as reading more outside the classroom.
