Reflection On AP Language And Composition

I grew greatly in my writing over the course of this year. Previously, I wrote based on instinct and in the style to which I adjusted; since starting AP Language & Composition, I’ve developed a certain writing foundation and learned to write with a much more defined purpose. Before this course, I often tried to cover given topics to the best of my ability, but I struggled as I lacked enough of a background in the technical skill necessary for writing to successfully cover all of the bases. I did not recognize the variety of skill sets needed to write all the different genres that existed in the realm of writing; I just wrote in a consistent, similar style for each and every assignment I wrote, even if my style didn’t satisfy the requirements of that specific essay. …show more content…
Whereas before I did not differentiate between genres, reading a wide variety of genres in the Patterns books taught me that each genre requires a specific form of composition and that I needed to manipulate my style to suit each specific type. Then, by encouraging diversity through the assignment of genre-specific essays, the class taught me specifically how to manipulate my style. I learned to eliminate any unneeded phrases, words, and tangents. This included be verbs, which frequently plagued my compositions prior to this year. I developed the skills needed to effectively and efficiently eliminate mistakes in my writing, cleaning up the loose ends that kept my writing just below the necessary level to rise to the top. This course helped me to strengthen my knowledge of writing and prepare me for the next level of education on the