I’ve always considered myself a writer. It was the one hobby I could point to and say I both loved and was semi-decent at. However, taking an AP English course such as this one changed my idea of just what a “writer” is, all the while transforming how I read, interpret, and understand the written work of others. I never expected that I would one day be unable to read something without “arguing” with it in my head, or that that hot seat would change how I felt about and approached my writing. Then again, I never thought this class would be how I learned how to cook either.
After psyching myself out, I was both surprised and proud when I found out I got in. However, when I sat down and began writing my entry exam for this course, I had no clue what I was getting into. No clue. Of course, I expected a whole lot of writing to be involved, but that was all I had in mind. My belief in what I thought was the horrible quality of that entry piece was enough to convince me I had no chance in getting in. And when I believed I had no shot at getting in, it made sense in my mind to discount any wonderings about how AP English Language might change my approach as a writer. (2) …show more content…
Three essays? Even just one essay stressed me out. I couldn't imagine writing three separate pieces that were even halfway decent. Back then, despite winning a writing competition and having multiple teachers tell me I was a good writer, I was too critical of myself to feel as if I really belonged in an AP English class. This attitude lead me to write all three in a day, just so I could say I finished them and avoid thinking about the assignment the rest of the summer.
After psyching myself out, I was both surprised and proud when I found out I got in. However, when I sat down and began writing my entry exam for this course, I had no clue what I was getting into. No clue. Of course, I expected a whole lot of writing to be involved, but that was all I had in mind. My belief in what I thought was the horrible quality of that entry piece was enough to convince me I had no chance in getting in. And when I believed I had no shot at getting in, it made sense in my mind to discount any wonderings about how AP English Language might change my approach as a writer. (2) …show more content…
Three essays? Even just one essay stressed me out. I couldn't imagine writing three separate pieces that were even halfway decent. Back then, despite winning a writing competition and having multiple teachers tell me I was a good writer, I was too critical of myself to feel as if I really belonged in an AP English class. This attitude lead me to write all three in a day, just so I could say I finished them and avoid thinking about the assignment the rest of the summer.