Pre-Course Reflection


Personal Narrative - Nothing is Impossible

I chose to write my Personal Narrative on the moment I made a soccer team.  This was very important and it impacted me greatly.  Before I was against trying out but now i am different.  I am more open to things and i am pleased with this outcome. 

This essay was fairly easy to write because once I got started i just kept writing.  it went quick because thoughts and emories were poping into my head.  I wrote down alot of my ideas, then organized them into my essay. 

Biography Essay - Fisherman

I chose to write about my brother becuase I admire him and look up to him alot of the time.  Through writing this essay I was trying to convey that my brother is a good, responsible, successful person and I strive to be like him or better. 

The essay was a little bit harder to write than the Personal Narrative.  First, I had to get my ideas out onto the paper, like that handout.  Then I had to find a way to organize and relate the different ideas and snapshots.  In the end, I think that I accomplished this and I received coments telling me it was organized well.

Journal 1 - Positive Experience

Journal 2 - Positive Influence

Journal 3 - Unexpected Influence


Outside Reading Book Review


Outside Reading Characterization


Outside Reading Theme Analysis


Outside Reading Conflict Analysis


Multi-Genre Essay

I chose to write about the absurd because I had many examples to support this interesting idea.  I was trying to convey that the human condition is meaningless, valueless, or purposeless. 

Writing this piece was not the easiest.  I chose a topic and wrote my thesis.  Then I finished most of the outline provided.  Next, I pieced together my outline of evidence into a draft.  My draft was edited and i made corrections.  After correcting my errors, my essay was complete.

Process Analysis Essay

This process analysis essay is about preparing for a soccer game on my unique team.  I chose this subject because I am interesting in soccer and this trend is something that I have noticed.  We are one of the few teams without a demanding warmup but it does not affect us negatively.  It actually affects us positively as we are able to compete at a high level and win.

The process of writing this was easy.  I think that is because it is a lighter topic and a lot of it involves your creativity.   I feel that i have accomplished my goal in this essay.

Miracle Essay

This essay is a comparison between the movie "Miracle" and the historical truth and context of the time period.  I wrote it for my United States History Class this year.  

Post Course Reflection