A2 Assigment

Gabrielle Lutz

A 2- January 19, 2009

Ember Smith

English 103

 

            As a little kid my parents were always putting the emphasis on eating healthy and exercising.  Because of their mentality being a Doctor and a Nurse, I was always involved in outdoor activities.  Whether it be soccer, horseback riding, skiing, or snowboarding I never was really interested in video games or computers.  In elementary and middle school we had the basic computer courses teaching you how to type, such as the amazingly interesting programs like Mavis Beacon.  However, I personally only have the most basic skills on the computer.  These skills consist of being able to navigate my way through Word, Excel, and the Internet.             

            In school I was never a huge enthusiast about English classes, primarily because the literature was forced upon us.  We were told what the book should mean to us instead of being able to have an opinion of how it relates to us personally.  However, this changed my junior and senior years in high school.  I think this was primarily because of my teachers.  They seemed to have a fresh intake on the literature while being able to educate us at the same time.  We were able to have discussions where we could be open about our opinions of the book without being judged.  They both taught in such a style to make each student analyze the text more completely and fully, and because of this I think I became a more active reader.            

            Some people are gifted at writing eloquently and everything seems to flow gracefully paragraph into paragraph, yet I was not blessed with this ability.  If I have a paper whether it be one page or ten pages, I write the paper in advance by at least a few days and then proceed to do a series of rereads, corrections, and revisions.  Because of this I have not been able to procrastinate with papers, which I feel in the long run has benefited me significantly.  Normally, to help me get my ideas started I jot down ideas on a blank piece of paper and try to formulate groups, possible paragraphs, of information.  I also like to turn to my friends to bounce ideas off of, and normally it is truly advantageous for me. 

            In summary my experiences with English classes have been positive over all.  However, I would much rather be watching movies with friends, going to the gym, or playing soccer than doing an English assignment.  Although, I am hoping to improve my writing skills and public speaking ability in this class.