Thinking back to September, I believe I started the year off well, doing all my work in an organized, timely manner. Before I even realized it, a few assignments got away from me, and brought my grade down. I’m not going to dwell on those… I spent the rest of the quarter trying to make up for the poor assignments, and I succeeded. I ended the quarter with an “A,” but barely.
My final grade was due to the massses of new knowledge I've gained. First of all, I learned tons about visual literacy. I’d never before been able to analyze (in depth) a photo or movie, and now I’d like to think that I can. Also, I learned about how to organize my papers better, though that is still something I need to work on.
This quarter, I learned mostly about what I have to improve on, both with English and the rest of my classes. Overall I learned that I need to manage my time better, and spend less nights staying up until twelve. As for in English, I need to improve my writing by making simpler theses, and keeping my essays focused (often, it seems I go off on random tangents). Hopefully, my writing will improve if I spend more time preparing before I write, and making organized prewriting.
Overall, I’d give quarter #1 a thumbs up.
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I also had a couple mishaps in this class but mine were more towards to beginning. Good job pulling through with an A though. I'm actually too scared to check my grades. This year's been hard. Anyways, good reflection Charlotte it looks like you know where you're headed.
I also have learned a lot! You seem like you are off to a good start this year! Nice reflection!
Hello Charlotte! Nice job you got an A! Yeah! I also learned a lot about visual literacy and simpler thesi (plural of thesis?) So nice relfection, and good luck on the essay test tomorrow!
-Shara
Well, I certainly agree with you about what you said in the first paragraph. You think you are doing just fine and then you forget a few things AND WHAM. Your grade drops a letter. :( I liked your post.
~Claire
I think alot of people are struggling with time management including me! I also often ended up staying up until midnight doing my homework last quarter (i also got up at 6 a few mornings too) and I am also trying to change that. Nice job getting an A, i'm glad you had a good quarter!
Adjusting to high school isn't easy, and I'd say you're doing a pretty decent job! Keep up the strong effort and your writing will improve vastly by the time the year is over!
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