Dear Readers,
Since English 102 is about half way done, my teacher asked me to write a letter describing some different aspects of the class learning experience. I've had some challenges, mostly learning to write and think analytically. Thesis sentences have been a huge hurdle to overcome as well. Lots of time has been spent on that one aspect, but they still elude me. A huge success for me is still passing the class, at this point in time. I guess I can attribute my success to the reading that has been assigned. I wasn't that fond of Bartleby, but it has its place in literary history. Winter's Bone was a jaw dropper, that still effects my sense of sympathy towards the character's situation. I've been in a weird space mentally lately, and that made me appreciate the story that much more. Getting into the lighter reading of Up in the Air, is a welcome change though. The analysis of these readings is definitely different from the opinion pieces I've wrote in the past. It's a change that I like. I needed to get in the habit of reading material and trying to see the underlying meaning. I look forward to making my thesis sentences better. I am also going to try and stay ahead in the work load. My goal is to bring my average up to an "A", and keep it there for the rest of the semester. Hopefully, I will keep truckin' along the road that leads to success.
Over and Out,
Chad Anderson
Chad, I know what you mean about the thesis sentences. It always gives me trouble, and causes me to be slow starting my paper. Winter's Bone really stuck in my head as well. Right after I finished the book I watched the movie, and as always it did no justice to the book. I wish you good luck on bringing your grade up, just keep working towards it and it will happen.
ReplyDeleteThe analytic process is a challenge to learn. Any type of analysis or research paper is very different than opinion pieces, and making the switch is always interesting. I am enjoying the change of pace in Up in the Air as well, although it is still not in a style that I would read on my own time. Good luck pumping your grade up, and have fun.
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