teachers emphasizing us to be creative in our writings so that they would stand out from the others in the classroom. Some people may think that writing is just to get through an assignment and on to the next one; however, it has always had a way of enveloping me into the writing process since high school. Throughout my English classes in high school, I grew from being an average writer, to feeling like I was excelling at my work. The process that I went through was possible because of the English teachers that I was fortunate to have my later years in high school. Through my high school days, my teachers really encouraged me along the way to become a more confident writer after getting tore down. Making the transition from middle school to high school is a big change in itself. I was ready to take on English classes with all that I had because English was by far my favorite subject throughout school. As I walked into English class, I felt like it would be an alright course. The year continued on and the teacher of my freshman English course kind of dulled my passion for writing. For example, I would have a question about a writing we were doing at the…
had forced myself to do this extreme game. This reflects a conflict I often have between my thoughts and my ambitions Often there is something I want to do, but I give up because of cowardice. Before I sat on the drop, I was almost crying. My mother just kept telling me not to be afraid of it. If I wanted to ride it , just do it, she told me. When I finally came down from the drop, I understood why so many people…
Taking the GED test is worth it for an individual looking to obtain a high school diploma that could not be met the conventional way. The GED test prepare you for Science, Reading, Math, and English that will come up in your everyday life, also in college. The test helps you identify and obtain study habits that can help in the future such as grocery shopping, writing a letter to a college, or even being able to apply for a job. As a taker of the GED test myself, I can honestly say that it…
non-Standard English and Standard English. Tan views non-standard English as her mother tongue language because her family can communicate better with her. She views Standard English as the formal way to communicate with professional people in a daily basis. English is the formal language in the United States of America, however, not every individual has the knowledge, the education or ability to speak or express themselves using the formal English Language. In our society, the non-standard…
“What if the teacher doesn’t like me, what if I say something wrong and he thinks I’m stupid, what if…”, I often asked myself these questions coming into 8th grade honors English which had simply struck me in the eye with a compulsion of fear. I often thought that this year would be like all years of English in my life; I struggle to find the motivation I need to write and sustain my grades, which ranged most commonly through a B+ to an A-, but this year/quarter is like no other, it’s my year to…
On a hot September morning, I nervously walk through the colorful red and yellow painted door that stands by a classroom of thirty second grade students. I can taste the salty sweat running through my forehead as I am introduced to my new teacher. A Spanish speaking lady brought me by her soft hand to the class. The teacher said something but to me her way of speaking was an alliteration of vocabulary being slapped in my face, I am standing like a soldier without saying a word. My teacher in her…
Life of an English Teacher As a student, many people think all English teachers are the same or maybe even use the same methods. But while interviewing Mrs. Taylor, one of my English teachers from High School, I was intrigued by the different methods, activities, and even the classroom environment. During this day I took the time to spend a day on the teacher’s side of the desk and see what I can learn from someone in the profession, and might I say I was exceptionally impressed. To start…
At the age of twelve, I left the woman I love the most in Vietnam to start a new life with my dad in the United States. I was always wondering why my mom did not want to go with us, and our family could live together. But then as I've growing up, I realized that she sacrificed to stay there, so my dad can take care of me better. I remember the first day I went to an American middle school, I was clueless, I could not speak English and the people around me, we have different cultures, and…
caring for myself when I am parted with my parents. But it turns out that I can always manage to balance my life both academically and daily, due to my extra effort and thanks to the support of professors and friends. However, getting along with others, I find the most challenging thing is to keep my confidence while trying to fit in and socialize. The confidence shows in various features—when we speak and chat using another language that we are not really familiar with, when we…
“Successful men and women keep moving. They made mistakes, but they don’t quit.” said Conrad Hilton. Wikipedia states that Conrad Hilton was an American hotelier and the founder of the Hilton Hotels chain. My experience that relates to my introduction is when I once went to Ethiopia to see my family for the summer I didn’t do any writing in English, so I that made me lose my mind. One of Jackie Robinson’s nine values that relates to my experience is commitment. A way it is important to me…