Chris Collins

11/5/09
Mr. Salsich
English

English Class:

Room for Improvements

(TS) To me, education is one of the most important aspects in my life, and I am blessed to have the privilege of learning Eighth Grade English at Pine Point School. I believe that over the course of the year so far, I have become a better English student, but there is always room for improvement. (SD) Additionally, I have learned how to write a good essay in a shorter amount of time. (CM) I have learned the value of using “chunks” to strengthen an essay. (CM) I have not only become better at writing essays, I have also become faster. I can now write a good essay in half the time it previously took. (SD) I have also been introduced to Socratic Seminars, and have begun to like them. (CM) I believe that Socratic Seminars, created by the Greek philosopher Socrates, are very interesting. (CM) Also, Socratic Seminars allow me to voice my opinions and ideas about the book, as well as hear my fellow classmates’. (SD) Although I have improved greatly, I believe I could improve even more, especially at writing essays. (CM) I have become a good essay writer, however, there are a still few simple, easily correctable punctuation errors that are hurting my essays. (CM) Also, although my wording is ok, I need to use more sophisticated and descriptive words in my essays. (SD) Nobody is perfect, no matter how good you are at something there is always room for improvement.