Archmere English Analysis

Any mention of the word “essay” in an Archmere English class usually results in groans of feigned enthusiasm as students begin to ponder the daunting task ahead of them. Only a week or two and several drafts later, they submit their completed essays and pray for the mercy of their English teachers. After school at practice, cross-country runners hear the word “race,” and a similar response ensues. Every practice thereafter, whether a hard workout or a long run, counts toward their performance about a week later on race day. English students may not find themselves dripping with sweat after finishing their essays, but they encounter the same test of stamina that cross-country runners face during a race, from the moment they begin brainstorming …show more content…
Stretches and strides facilitate a smooth transition into the fast-paced running necessary for races. Without proper stretching, runners will feel “tight” and uncomfortable during their performances, resulting in slower times. Considerable endurance is necessary in thoroughly stretching before races so runners feel ready to conquer their courses, just as brainstorming helps English students feel equipped to write their essays. Preparing to write Archmere English essays and run cross-country races demands thorough exercise of the mind and body, respectively, to ensure smooth progression into the actual tasks. After loosening up, writers and runners alike must prepare for their specific topics or courses. Writing Archmere English essays and running cross-country races entail comparable stamina by requiring further familiarization of the specific, selected task. Cross-country runners often arrive at the location of their meet one to two hours ahead of time so they can jog the course. Jogging is crucial for runners who have never raced on the …show more content…
Participants in both activities achieve desirable results when they balance the various “sections,” as in paragraphs or miles. Particularly in Archmere’s comparison English essays, fairly equivalent paragraphs in both length and quality increase the effectiveness of the paper by providing enough information about both topics to argue the existence of a valid connection between them. Thus, even alongside a strong first body paragraph, a weak second body paragraph may detract from the essay’s success. The importance of balance in English essays also applies to cross-country races because runners must keep a steady pace for all three miles (in the case of a 5K). If they go out too fast for the first mile, they will likely drain their energy and end up running significantly slower for the last two miles, resulting in a mediocre race time. It is natural for cross-country runners and essay writers to begin giving up as they approach the end of their tasks, but they must strive to approach each mile or paragraph with the same determination as the next in order to attain a favorable race time or grade. In drafting English papers and competing in cross-country races, individuals need endurance because both activities demand a commitment to balancing their several sections. The demand for endurance applies not only