If you'd asked me at the end of ninth grade how good I was at writing, I probably would have said, "Oh, pretty good. Not perfect, or anything, but not bad, either." And my expectations for next year? "Well, it'll be different, harder, I guess, but I doubt it'll be a problem."
My first-quarter-tenth-grader response to these naïve statements? Essentially, rolling on the floor with laughter.
At the start of the year, Ms. Froehlich said that this was a writing-intensive course; she did not lie. I have discovered just how mediocre a writer I am (at least compared to where I'm expected to be at the end of the year). At the same time, I'm probably twice as good a writer now than I was at the end of ninth grade, in terms of thesis statements, attention-getters, cappers, quote lead-ins, and more. If I continue to learn at this rate (hard to guarantee, but...), I think I might actually have a shot at earning an 'A' on the last paper in fourth quarter. Also, as we've studied rebellion the entire quarter, EE10 has started to make me want to take on the middle school Language Arts curriculum. Honestly, they could have at least taught us how to write a proper outline. Outlines are so helpful, even if they are moderately labor-intensive.
Some specific goals I have for second quarter are to stop procrastinating on blog assignments; to get better at attention-getters, cappers, transitions, and ideas; and to force myself to work on a paper every day until it is due.
In short, Enriched English is a challenge, but for me it's an inspiring challenge, as nerdy as that sounds. Don't ask me about that when I'm up to my neck in English homework, though.
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Good goals Jenny! I have to say that I hope to do well on the last paper in 10th grade too. But now, I'm working on the current research paper. :)
Good luck in 2nd quarter (although I suspect that not much luck is involved...).
Ha-ha! Your voice is this blog entry is wonderfully lively and humorous. Although the load is heavy, skills WILL strengthen by the end of the year. Already I have seen vast improvement in your writing. Keep up the quality work!
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