Writing Portfolio Rhet 103 10.2.2013 My writing experience has been one of great importance and something I have always valued throughout high school and into college. In high school I took all the honors English classes and this culminated my senior year when I took SUPA English. SUPA, which stands for Syracuse University Project Advance is a program through Syracuse University with which they take high school teachers and train them to teach their course, sending them to conferences and…
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the writing process and reveals her personal attitude toward the difficult task of writing. Throughout the essay, Lamott expresses that first drafts are very important to writing. Establish where to start and for writers to create and develop their ideas down. To be able to find their own voice for the paper and to begin the first steps for writing a paper. Personally, I agree with Lamott’s idea because it grants the writer to not stress about who reads it, but what you can gain from writing a shitty…
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Writing Portfolio Introduction Through the course of my high school career, I have produced many pieces of notable writing works. I am proud of the majority of my writing. I intend, through my writing portfolio, to showcase the breadth and quality of my writing ability using six selections of writing from junior to senior year. In my writing portfolio you will read one personal narrative, one piece of creative writing, one technical lab report, one research analysis bibliography, and two literary…
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from reading. Not only that but also what can be truly said through writing. I learned through the guided discussion of the book, the dissection of what everything meant. With all of these things, from reading to writing to guided discussion, this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Connor Brown’s English Story. I love reading. I always have. Well, let me correct that. I love reading that means something; writing that has something to say. Whether that something be a quote, a…
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Writing is a significant aspect of daily life. It is not utilized for only narrating a story but for a variety of different tasks. For instance, writing can be used to express feelings in a non-violent manner and aid one in finding inner solace. Throughout the years, my writing has evolved immensely. My writing process has also been altered. There are numerous ways of improving and further developing any piece of writing. First of all, my writing has transformed over time. In kindergarten, the most…
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know the steps to writing and apply all the things you learned from your english class to your writing skills. The person who’s reading your paper will look at everything, just like your english teacher grades your writing assignment. That’s the reason why we use written communication in school, so we can be prepared for when we’re out of school. Every communication that we use in high school will be used when we’re out of high school. Basic communication skills lack in high school education. This…
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The first one was my writing style. Although writing was one of the most common assignment I got in my high school through college, I never recognized what was my writing style. Through the drafting and evaluation process, I could realize that my writing style was quite straight-forward. It was obvious when you compared my piece of writing to the other students’ who have many details and expressive words in their autobiographies. However, I don’t want to totally change my writing style towards the expressive…
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an introduction to the understanding of poetry and prose writing. The second reader, as previously stated, is the second step in understanding narratives. It is a basic understanding and comprehension of short stories. As the children move up into the third reader they are introduced into prose and poetry. This book starts by teaching the basics of reading and speaking poetry. It still contains the previous books key points, like pointing out common errors and new words at the end of each story. Eventually…
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progressing my way through high school and approaching college, I decided to enroll in English 101. As a junior in high school, I wanted to challenge myself with a college class. In this course, I was able to step out of my comfort zone and write in new styles. By completing the assignments, I have gained more confidence in my writing. Although the course has been more challenging than my previous classes, it has taught me valuable writing skills and the importance of time management, while also giving…
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This semester in Teaching and Writing, has further developed and enhanced my skills as a writer, a reader, and an aspiring teacher. On the very first day of class, we wrote about what writing means to us, and since that day I have further developed my passion and purpose for writing (Class1_Seeds18 ppt.). For me, writing has always been a major part of my life. Writing provides me with a way to share my story, to embark on journeys, to place my emotions onto a page. Writing is like a mirror, since it…
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