Reflective Essay: Ap Language And Composition

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This semester has been one of the toughest ones I've had to endure in regards to my English class. It really put a lot of things into perspective for me. Before this class I would bullshit most of my writing assignments. I don't know if the teachers chose not to call me out on it or if they really thought that was the best I could do. Ap Language and Composition helped me realize that that wasn't always going to work and sooner it would just screw me over. It helped me understand that doing things like that wasn't going to help me at the end of day. I know I deserve the grade I have because I didn't put in enough effort into my essays. I think I subconsciously chose not to take my assignment as serious as I should have. Not only that but trying …show more content…

Don't get me wrong I absolutely love to read, I truly enjoyed reading the novels that were assigned to us. I think getting to read those two books was my favorite part of the curriculum. This wasn't the only thing I enjoyed, however, I also liked writing the rhetorical analysis. I remember I did really good in the first one I wrote but after that things started going downhill. I thought that if I just managed to turn something in, it would get me a passing grade. In the following rhetorical essays I did bad and the grades I got were prove that half doing my assignments wasn't going to be enough for this class. I should've asked for help but I thought I'd be able to figure things out on my own. That was one of the biggest mistakes I made this semester, not asking for your help. It became harder for me to finish my assignments on time and make them as good as I was capable of. As we moved into the synthesis unit I thought I understood how to write a good synthesis essay. Then when I started my Looking for Alaska essay I didn't feel so confident. I knew I had to get a good grade, so I tried my hardest but still fell short. Overall it turned out to be really hard for me to write these …show more content…

I would go back and make sure I didn't waste my time and be sure to make time for my assignments. I would also take my writing more seriously, making sure I put in all my effort into them. I know that I could've done better, I know I'm capable of it. The letter grade I have in this class is in many ways what I deserve but I known I have the ability to do so much better. I am very proud of the Adams rhetorical analysis essay I wrote. I tried really hard on it and it was reflected on the grade I received for it. In the second semester my goal is to put in the same amount of effort I put into my Adam's essay into all my writing. I will be more productive and ask you for help even if I think I don't need it. I will go in and conference before turning in my essays. Grade wise my goal is to get a B or higher. I know if I try my hardest and really be dedicated I'll be able to accomplish these

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