My weaknesses have always been anything involved with technology. I wish I would have made a movie at some point this year. I never used to be good at seeing things for more than just what they appear to be. My favorite thing we did this year was the poem "The Knife". That poem was just phenomenal to me. My five part paragraph, however, was not so phenomenal. I was always used to getting all A's, so at first in honors English getting B's was shocking to me. I learned to appreciate B's after awhile though. My voabulary, thanks to Word Power, has improved greatly too. It may not show in this blog though... My overall tone has stayed the same in my blogs, but not in my writing. I definietly sound more mature and experienced. I suppose I have grown a lot as a person this year and not even realized it.
My strong personality traits still show through even though I have changed. My comparison with Boo Radley to fireworks was very surface level. If it was today and I was reading To Kill A Mockingbird I would have probably compared him to growing up. We're all fascinated with mystery, but I am scared to be on my own someday. When I grow up I will probably realize that it isn't all that bad, just like Jem and Scout realized that Boo was actually a good guy.
Something I loved about this class was the choice of books. I would have probably never chosen any of the books we read for myself. I would have given up on Great Expectations if it wasn't required for me to read. I am glad I stuck to it and finished. Almost all the books we read are considered classics, yet not a lot of people read them anymore. I will look into more classics for reading material in the future.
Fishbowl disscussions are a huge part of honors English. I have always been one to speak up, but these were a surprise to me. All of my fellow smart classmates are very intimidating. I learned how to get a word or two in with them though. There is definietly an art to it. I have also learned how to pose interesting and relavant questions to my disscussion.
Poetry Out Loud was an interesting experience. I wish I would have picked a more difficult poem though. I could have challenged myself more. Now I know for years to come though! Watching all of the other people recite their poems makes you really appreciate poetry. Overall it was a good experience to have under belt.
Honors English and Mrs.Gilman have taught me so much. Its amazing how words and writing can really shape you as a person. I was not eager to start this blog, but it has been a great place to refelect on my learning. This year went by so fast. I had a good freshman year and I cannot even begin to explain how much I learned about myself and my writing.
"Be Yourself"
I know it is over used, but really you'll get far if you stay true to who you are.
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