Norris_Reflection

Reflection Taking English at the College level my senior year was a huge change. For the first time I realized how important an education is. For me English is one step closure to graduating. High School English and College English are very similar the only difference is the time frame excepting of late work. Throughout the English course the class was assigned many Essays, Journals, and a research paper. Having the journals and essays allowed me to reflect and understand the reading material better. The most helpful piece of material, hands down was the ‘Four in One’ book. That book had everything anyone would ever need to successfully write, research, and outline. Through being assigned readings and experiencing hand on, I have become a better writer. When reading I look deeper into the text and reflect as I read, I now also underline, circle, and find key points as I go; which makes reflecting and understanding a lot easier. As a person I have defiantly grown. I understand that not all readings are going to be interesting, but there is still a point to them. I have learned that missing one class is like missing a whole week in class. On the first day of class I was faced with a decision, to go to class at CSM or attend my Senior Pep Rally. I chose to go to Pep Rally. Through making that decision I realized that I made the wrong choice. Missing the first class I missed everything. Coming in to the second class I had no idea what Mrs. Lowry expected. I had no clue what was due, or how it was to be done. Most importantly I had given an impression that I wasn’t committed to college. I learned that to succeed, you have to be committed and focused to what you’re doing; because if you aren’t focused, you have no intention to do well. One thing that I have gotten out of this class was time management. In the final few weeks of class everyone was assigned a research paper. The class was given applicable amount of time and even a schedule to follow on the research paper. I followed the schedule to a certain point and then towards the end I changed my topic. I found myself crunched for time and throwing things together at the absolute last minute. I know my paper had to be horrible but I figured a horrible grade is better than no grade. If I could do things differently I would defiantly finish early, reread, rewrite, and research more. Coming into this class I had no idea what to expect. Leaving this class I have learned so much and will carry it with me for the rest of my life.