When it comes to writing it takes me a decent amount of time to get started. I am not the best writer, and I am hoping that will change this year. I try to get a head start on anything to do with an essay or let alone an in class writing assignment. I don't work too well under pressure just because I get nervous and begin to panic.When we are assigned a writing assignment, I'm not confident right off the bat, but once I get into my groove I become confident at times. I feel like if I put more effort into it I could have so much more confidence in my writing. My strengths in writing come with my ideas. It takes me awhile to brainstorm but I always end up with the perfect idea in my head. My weakness is definitely punctuation, I have always struggled with this in the past, but I see myself improving on this at times. Hopefully I will get new ideas to help me on this. I have a few doubts about my writing like my punctuation, writing enough, and just thinking my best wont be good enough. I want to improve on all aspects of writing so it will help me towards the future.
The units I am most excited for are the book units. I feel I can comprehend books pretty well and memorize important things to them. I know in the past when we read Julius Caesar and Of Mice And Men, I did very well on the tests and assignments for those books. I am not looking forward to the poetry unit and the major essay parts. Last year, I didn't do so well in my poetry out loud contest. I get nervous in front of the class and draw blanks. It would be nice if we didn't have to do it, but I already know the answer to that.
Hopefully you'll gain some writing strategies that will not only make you a better writer, but a less anxious writer, too. The way I plan on doing major writing assignments will allow you time to write multiple drafts, so hopefully that helps with the "panic" of being under pressure.
ReplyDeleteGrammar/punctuation will be a part of the course, probably taught through writing as well.
I know Poetry Out Loud can cause some anxiety, but I think it will go well this year! Just do your best and roll with it. And you'll have plenty of opportunities for reading longer works!
Hope you enjoy the year and learn a thing or two!