English Lessons Learned

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The three things I learned last semester were how to write a better essay, increase my vocabulary, and figurative language. I learned how to write a better essay because when I compare my older to essays to the most current ones I have written I saw that I was beginning to use bigger words, use different punctuations, and write with more clarity. I chose this skill because I believe this will a skill that will help me excel in my English classes. I learned to increase my vocabulary by using the ZINC vocabulary sets. Increasing my vocabulary helped me write better essays and gave me the capability to use words that helped get my point across. I chose the ZINC activities because while I was learning more vocabulary words I was also enjoying the games ZINC provided to fully understand the word. Lastly, I learned how to use figurative language to help create an image in my reader’s mind, provide an emphasis, and put meaning into my writing.I chose this skill because I believe this will …show more content…
I want to learn how to be prepared for future English classes because I don’t want to show up unprepared and clueless on the first day. Learning to be prepared for my future English classes can help me in the long run and have an idea of the expectations I am expected to reach. Another skill I want to learn is how to understand the deeper meaning of books with a higher level because I believe it will help me raise my grades and help me continue to read books with a deeper meaning and a higher level. Lastly, I want to learn techniques that can help me prepare and receive a higher PSAT score. I want to learn this skill because if I am prepared to take the PSAT it can help me understand what I have to do for the SAT and receive a higher score to help me for my future