Assess your progress during the semester. What work do you feel was most successful and why? On what work do you feel you could have done better and why? What specific skills developed in this class might be relevant to real-world experience? To submit your post, follow the steps below. 1. Scroll up to the black strip at the top of the screen and click the black “plus” sign inside the white circle. It is located to the right of the course title. 2. In the box that reads “Add title,” type in a title that includes your first name, last name, and the words “Discussion 16 (example: John Hart Discussion 16). 3. Type your response in the text box. Remember that your first post must be at least 150 words in order to receive full credit. 4. Navigate to the right side of the screen and choose the Post Category “Week 3 Discussion.” DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING UNDER THE BOX THAT READS “CATEGORY STICK.” LEAVE THAT AS IT. (It will read “Select Category.”) 5. Publish the post by clicking the blue button on the right. 6. Please leave a thoughtful reply to the post of one other classmate. Remember that your comments to others should be at least 75 words in order to receive full credit.
Week 15 Discussion
During this semester, I’ve made significant progress in English literature, particularly in my writing, reading, and understanding of literary terms and aspects. The work I feel was most successful was my essay on “the handsome drowned man.” I believe it was successful because I received positive improvements and interest on my analysis and writing in the fiel of literature. I think I could have done better on poems, I struggled with interpreting some poems and expressing my thoughts clearly. In this class i have developed many skills that are relevant to real world experiences, my writing has become more coherent and structured which is essential for effective communication in any field, my reading skills have improved, allowing me to understand and analyze complex texts more efficiently. I have also learned to provide constructive comments on others’ work a valuable skill for teamwork and collaboration. There is always room for growth, generally speaking, I need to continue developing my reading and writing skills to improve my overall understanding and expression in English literature.
The work that I think was most successful was the flyer I made. I think making that flyer was very easy for me to understand as well as execute it well. I also think I was very successful in being consistent with the discussion board, I feel as this would be hard for me to do because I would get really busy and would not find the time to do them but here we are. The work that I could have done better in was the most recent essay, I should have done better and I know I could have done better but I choose the easy way out and got lazy while writing the essay. Some specific skills that I learned that might be relevant event to real world is reading peoples expressions and knowing what they mean. Overall the stories we have read in this class were actually more interesting than I thought they would be. I want to thank you professor for having such a good taste in stories and made my time in the class enjoyable.
I believe the work that was most successful for me was the flyer. The flyer was very fun to do, having myself pick a great poem to type about was interesting. I enjoyed reading different poems in order to find the right one. I got a pretty good grade, I forget some couple of things but overall it was easy, creative and fun work. I feel like I could’ve done better is the discussion board and the quizzes. The discussion boards were somewhat difficult for me to understand which stopped me from completing some discussion boards. For the quizzes, I also had difficult times trying to get a good grade on it, when doing the quiz I always felt like I am going to get a good grade but at the end it ends up being a bad grade on it. A specific skills that I learned in this class was definitely rereading a story or poem and going over every sentence or paragraph. It made this class easy for me to understand these stories that had difficult wordings. I am going to use this in the future because in the future I do want to become a teacher and it is really important to reread and understand papers that are given to me.
Some things that I have learned from this class were that skills can be valuable in various aspects of life like work, relationships with stories, and personal growth as a student. Also for example my critical thinking would involve researching different topics. This helps me think to better find what’s going on for something. This class helped me become a better reader and create things in my mind tp know what is really going on in a story.
My most successful work during this semester was when we were doing the poetry portion of this class. I was honestly very surprised with how well I did on the essay since I got a 95 on it, which was the first time in my life I ever got a good grade in something to do with poetry. Something I could’ve done much better on was putting more time and focus into the discussion boards, since many times even though I may have given an answer, I wouldn’t go into depth and use a lot of details for my answer. A skill I learned taking this class was specifically in poetry, when it was reading beyond just the words. Poetry isn’t a straightforward type of reading, as not everything is meant to be taken literal, and the message may not always be understood by the reader unless they almost put themselves in the poem themselves and really compare their life to the poetry they are reading. In real life, many times like poetry not everything is just black and white, and sometimes you have to put yourself completely in someone else’s to understand the decisions they may choose to make regardless of how illogical that is, and that is a skill I learned in this class during the poetry portion.
Hello professor, I can say that I feel that the work that was most successful was the in class readings and also the in class discussions that were taking place. By all of us reading the works together, it made it easier to understand the INTENDED meaning. The discussions also helped with this. I found that discussing the readings in class made the lessons more remember-able. What I feel like I could have done better was within my essays. I find that free hand writing is more my specialty then writing an essay that has to address specific things in an order. I find that by free hand writing my stories they have a seamless flow making my writings more accessible and understandable. Unfortunately my writings had to suffer from this however, it does not take away from my understanding of literature and the importance of those points that need to be addressed while writing any story or essay In order for it to meet the proper criteria. Specific skills that I have learned that will apply to my everyday world is the ability to find the meaning of everything by analyzing detail and exploring different perspectives. Not everything is as it seems and what ive also learned is that beauty comes in so many different ways; in objects and matters you could’ve never imagined and so much more. You just have to look deeper. I thank you so much for this wonderful, remember-able class and lessons that I will forever cherish and utilize for the rest of my life. <3
I feel like my most successful work was when I made the poem flyer on “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost. When working on this poem, I was really into it—so much that I read the poem over ten times, and each time, I found something different. I have a deep love for poetry, so this assignment really gave me a chance to explore Frost’s work. The process of diving into the poem’s themes, imagery, and repetition deepened my understanding and passion. I could’ve done better on the essay about “The Most Handsomest Drowned Man in the World” by Gabriel Garcia Márquez. I didn’t feel like I used enough supporting evidence, and my analysis could’ve been stronger. While I enjoyed reading the story and found its themes and magical realism captivating, I struggled to translate my thoughts into a cohesive and persuasive essay. I realized I could have went deeper into the text to uncover more insights and provided more concrete examples to back up my points. Additionally, I definitely think spending more time researching critical interpretations of Márquez’s work could have helped my understanding and strengthened my analysis.
I found my Week 12 discussion on the different types of terror experienced when reading “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” compared to watching a terrifying movie to be successful. I believe I contributed well to this discussion post. However, I regret not taking the opportunity to revise my essays when I had the chance, as I could have performed better. One specific skill I developed was the ability to think outside the box. Previously, I tended to see things as they appeared, but now I feel more capable of considering different perspectives and focusing on a wider range of aspects. This has enhanced my analytical skills and overall approach to other tasks.
The ability to fully comprehend the stories/poems we read was, in my opinion, the most successful part of this English 201 course. I believe that reading it in class via Zoom made it more engaging because I was able to hear it through multiple voices. I believe I could have done better on the essay. My writing has always been quite strong since high school, and I even had an achievement certificate in writing; however, in this English course, I noticed several flaws in my writing that could have been improved, so I was unhappy. Some abilities I learned in this class that could be useful in the real world are research and presentation skills. I believe having strong and confident speech/vocabulary can be really useful in real world experiences.
The work that I feel was more successful was essay 2 because I got an A-, idk how I got that grade when I usually do my work at the last minute which I need to stop doing. Another work that I feel was successful was essay 1 because it started off good for the first essay. The work I feel like I could have done better was essay 4 because I didn’t do good on that essay and I should’ve revised the essay when I had the chance. Another work I feel that I could’ve done better was on the midterm, although I passed it I feel like I could’ve done better if I actually studied for the quiz. A specific skill that I developed in this class that might be relevant to real-world experience is trying to understand other stories even though it might be difficult, you might be able to understand it now.
The work that I feel was most successful was the discussion boards. I believe that they helped me situate myself when I needed to write essays. The discussion boards helped me learn more because I was reading other classmates’ opinions and stories. With that said, I think I did really well on my essays because of the development of the discussion boards. The work I feel I could have done better was my final essay. I feel like I could have done better in my transitioning from paragraphs. The skills I developed in class that I can use in real life are how to properly reply to others’ inputs. I also learned how to dissect poems, texts, and novels. I learned how to properly input quotes into my writing and how to introduce them to readers. I learned that I need to question every paragraph in the readings in order to understand them.
To begin I want to start off by saying that I have truly enjoyed my time in this class. And really enjoyed the different genres of literature we got to explore: from short stories, to navels, to poetry, I feel my reading horizon has really expanded. Throughout my time in this class I’ve learned that patience and reading more than once is necessary to grasp an understanding of any literature. And that is a skill I can continue using throughout my journey of becoming more of a reader. Also since I am studying psychology I’ve realized that it is necessary to take things slow and not to quickly jump to conclusions. Also I’ve learned that dissecting a piece of literature bit by bit; paragraph by paragraph can give me a better overall understanding of what I am reading. Honestly I feel like I could have done better on all of my work in this class, I definitely was slacking, and I believe I could have done a lot better if I had put in more work. I’m not proud of how my essays turned out but I will use this experience to further develop my skills as a writer and reader and to do better in my next literature class. But something I can I was successful at was engaging with my classmates, that had really helped me when a reading was though, it give me new perspectives. And I hope to continue engaging more with people when I read any work of literature because I believe the more minds come together, the better our understanding will be.
Assess your progress during the semester. During this semester I feel that I was able to get in touch with some skills I haven’t used in a while so it was helpful to take notice of them again. I don’t think I considered any of my work successful because it was a constant period of learning for me. however, I feel that I could have done better on my essays just because it’s something I haven’t done in a while and I didn’t notice how my writing didn’t correspond with certain topics. I think a skill I picked up was sitting with my thoughts a bit more and dissecting what I’m reading is trying to convey.
So, the most successful work of the semester is to understand dramas. In the beginning, I was not good at that but as the semester I started reading them, and now I can understand them better. And the thing that I think I can do more good in that is essays. Because I was always good at writing essays and suddenly what happen to me I don’t know. So, I think I could have done more good on the essays. And the other thing is understanding of story “Oedipus the King” As I rate my understanding in that story 5/10 if there are secondary sources of this story I would be able to understand this story more.This class has honed my analytical thinking, research skills, and written communication. I’ve developed attention to detail by adhering to guidelines and precision in my work. Balancing assignments and meeting deadlines has significantly enhanced my time management skills.
My most successful work in this class was the poem flyer. I loved that you gave us the change to choose between an essay or the flyer. I believe that is a great option for the students that are not that good at writing essays. It also lets me show my creativity because I love designing on my computer. Something that I could definitely work on is on my essays, specially in their structure, and the MLA format lol. Something that I learned with this class was to cite sources in my papers that I know I would be doing it as long as I continue to be a student
So to be completely transparent, I feel in the beginning to the middle of the semester my progress was okay. I struggled a little with quizzes mostly due to rushing because as a single mother of two under seven I never have a clear full alone time to do work(there is always a need to be be fulfilled that my children feel as if its dire). With all of that aside I still feel like I was getting things done. I started to slip off when my youngest child got sick and then my mother got very ill behind her so everything went haywire. I feel my progress in the class reflects that which I can not be angry with because things happens. I am a 80% procrastinator and a person who doesn’t like to ask for help when needed, so I always wait til the last 1-2 days to finish assignments before their due or if I don’t fully understand something I won’t ask for clarification. So I feel like I could have done better with my papers if I would have given myself enough time and ask for help when I did not understand something about an assignment. I feel like I was the most successful when it came to my discussion post because I was able to articulate what I sometimes can not put into words. One thing that I feel like I can take to the real world with me from the class is giving my point of view about things more easily. I feel like these discussion board post help with that for me.
I feel that during this semester I was able to flex my writing skills. Even though my formatting for these essays were not perfect, the content was fun to evaluate and write about. My current job has only allowed me to write emails or notes about clients, so writing about characters and fairy tales have been a real highlight of this class. Unfortunately, my quizzes were not done very well. Moving forward, I need to have a better study system for understanding literary terms. The skills I developed in this class that could be applied to real world experience would be evaluating stories or other works. Instead of shying away from a story or poem out of fear that I won’t understand it, I’ll be able to tackle it head on.
My work this semester what I really felt I did successful was communicating to my professor via email when I needed information on something . I also felt like I’ve interacted with people a little bit .I also did good on Essay 3 . What I could’ve really done better is making it to class more no matter the situation .Something I feel like I could’ve done better was writing essay 1 2 and 4 . I could’ve went to the writing center to get some help with my pieces or I could’ve asked someone I know that’s good at writing essays to peer edit and proof read my essays before I turned it in just to make sure everything was right . Also I should’ve did better with probably making the deadline with it . One last thing I could’ve done was getting deeper into my responses with the discussion boards instead of being so vague at times.
What work do you feel was most successful and why? The work that was most successful to me was “The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World.” I feel this story was my first essay experience after many years of not being in school. I loved the short story, and I learned a lot being able to revise it a few times. Also, being able to analyze the story and take notice of what is really going on in the story. I learned how to take the story apart. I feel that skill is very valuable piece that I learned. On what work do you feel you could have done better? The work I feel I could have done better on was my Essay #3 “The Intricate Process of Decoding Poetry”. I find it a bit challenging to piece the essay all together. But as I have found out, practice does make perfect. Each time I feel more confident in my writing abilities. What specific skills developed in this class that might be relevant to real world experiences? The skill that I feel I developed in this class was the way to look at a reading and analyze it. How to take the story apart, t0 uncover what is really going on in the story. I learned the different writing styles of the authors and how to interpret what they are trying to say. This really helps when you’re getting ready to write your essay.
The most successful aspect of this class for me has been learning to analyze the rhetorical devices used in literary works through reading. For instance, in “The Most Handsome Drown Man,” the repeated use of people’s fantasies to outline a future world helped me understand that I can employ various methods to enhance my writing and elevate the level of my compositions. Simultaneously, I feel I could improve my understanding of poetry, as English is not my first language. Many times, after reading a poem, I may not fully grasp its meaning and need to reread it repeatedly to slowly comprehend its significance, understanding the meaning behind its rhymes. In real life, this class has immensely helped me in understanding the meaning of others’ conversations, aiding me in improving my literary skills by using more eloquent expressions. For example, when writing speeches, I believe what I’ve learned and comprehended in this class will constantly assist me.
What work do you feel was most successful and why? My most successful work this semester was Essay 2. Having to develop a thesis centering around a literary quote forced me to discuss one of my favourite literary stories from an entirely different angle. I usually defaulted to discussing the literary device of irony in “The Necklace,” but the instructions galvanized me to develop ideas and theories surrounding the protagonist and analyze her from a physiological standpoint. It was probably the hardest essay for me to develop, but exploring new ideas while making a concise piece was surprisingly fun! On what work do you feel you could have done better? I definitely could have done more on Essay 1. I had a lot of difficulty writing this essay because it was the first essay I’ve done focusing on a secondary source to write a thesis. To get a better handle on it, I asked a friend to go over the Overview with me and confirm if I identified the correct ideas to build upon for the essay. In the end, I realized I simply overthought the requirements of the essay and as a result, I felt rushed completing it. What specific skills developed in this class might be relevant to real-world experience? Conversational skills! Despite not fully participating in the discussion boards, the times I did required me to read the descriptions of other participants and develop genuine response points to receive full points. While it does seem daunting, being able to think of responses can easily translate to real-world interactions of small talk- making networking easier!
