My experiences in English Comp. 100
The Proust Questionnaire I liked the Proust Questionnaire assignment the best because we got the chance to express ourselves honestly through a series of questions. This was an interesting assignment for me. The questions that were asked were questions I never thought about. Most of the questions opened my eyes to how I really view things. As a whole this class has by far been my favorite. I like that we got the chance to create our own websites. For me being a Communications major that really makes me excited about my future plans I look forward to accomplishing with my degree. Writing Process Quote Collage I also enjoyed this blog assignment a lot. I always doubted myself when it came to writing papers. In this assignment we had to read three texts about writing, and in each text the message I received was that mistakes will happen. Through all the readings it was stated that even the best writers might not have the most ideal first draft. There is no such thing as a perfect first draft. I really like the text authored by Don Murray, he really made me look at writing differently. It should be fun and free not so much a task. Life Choice: Should I Stay or Should I Go? I was really moved by this blog assignment! I never knew about Ernest Hemingway until we were assigned this reading. In this text he told a story about an american man and a foreign woman who were faced by the decision to keep or abort their child. It was a very deep and raw reading after we analyzed it as a class. As someone who likes to read I never noticed all the key details there may or may not be in a text. It was interesting to see all the repetitive words, but how it made a impact on the story. How the number two resembled the unborn child and the woman. Also how the beaded curtain takes after the woman and child. The beaded curtain symbolizes how the unborn child and the woman are connected through the umbilical cord. Another thing I thought was intriguing about this short story was the way Hemingway ended it. Most times I like a happy ending, I like the fact that I get to know how things turned out for the characters. Being as though he left us to wonder what happened next was different for me. Again all the clues helped me to make a decision in my mind if she went through with the abortion or not. I think as a potential writer that gives me a different outlook on how to end a story. Not everything needs to be said to know what might happen. I am also excited to see how I will end my memoir being as though our Professor does not want us to give away whether or not our topic was resolved.
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Sabatino
2/28/2018 02:55:26 pm
I am glad to see this bonus blog! And I am glad to read how our reading and writing assignments have had a positive impact on your learning.
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Candace Stoltzfus
4/3/2018 01:20:18 pm
I totally related with your thoughts about the blog post on Hemingway's story. It was a great example of writing with hidden themes/unknown endings.
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Yolanda Nash.I always fall in love with words. All I crave to do is read poetry with a mug full of hot tea and let the beautiful words run around in my mind. Archives
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