My Vocabulary Analysis

Although it has been a short time, I have learned so much about writing. This class has prepared me to better express myself in writing. Not only have I learned how to put my thoughts on paper with ease, but I have grown my understanding in the mechanics of it all. We also did many mini-lessons that were thoroughly helpful to my writing adventures. Writing has not always been my strong suite, but now I am more prepared than ever to go out into college and write to the best of my abilities. One thing that has grown within my writing repertoire this semester is vocabulary. I have realized that I used to use copious amounts of words; it made my paragraphs in the essays seem redundant. I’m not sure that we did any mini lesson on vocabulary, but I went on a trek myself to find new words that I could fit into my personal dictionary. Along with bigger words like photosynthesis, my understanding of my voice in writing has expanded. …show more content…
The great thing is I know how to utilize it now. It comes with the zany words I use, or the sharp (and sometimes brutal) wisdom that I give from time to time. My voice is the only thing I have got to differentiate between everyone else, and I should keep it that way. Although Voice is one of the most important items I have learned, it hasn’t been the swiftest change; the use of transitions has been the most prominent. Transitions are very peculiar; I try to use them but they just don’t sound right. Through this college composition class I have learned how to better understand where transitions go. Even though I have been to taught by a wonderful teacher, I am not the best writer when it comes to transitions.
I have learned so much, and I hope I can keep all of in my brain. My understanding has grown to where I am more prepared for college. Thank you for teaching this class, and being there for us