There is absolutely no one in this world that couldn't improve on something. This is especially true when it comes to an English course. English is a skill that someone can master, but no one can perfect. There are several categories in English, or what we define as English. Such categories include, but are not limited to: Reading, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and writing. I would particularly like to improve on my writing skills. Specifically, sentence structure and repetition. I have a habit of using passive-aggressive sentences and not identifying an individual as an individual. For example, using the pronoun 'they' for one person. Also, when I find a word I like, I tend to shove in my writing as often as possible. Aside from improving my writing, I would like to learn other skills.
I have always been one to read, and a lot. However, I have not always been one to interpret the elements of the story. Confidently, I would like to be able to identify the stories character significance, the setting, conflict, and resolution. Yes, it is basic and I can do it if necessary, but I can also learn how to do it correctly. Although I can't identify these key elements as thoroughly as I would like, I do have a strong points in my reading, as well as my writing.
I'm sure my vocabulary is average. I don't know any 10 syllable words that only one other person I know can spell, and I don't know what they all mean; but, I am good at learning new words from a books surrounding text. Writing is also a strong point for me. I have never gotten a grade below an B on an essay. I'm not trying to be arrogant, but I think the only reason I got a B at all was because I was in AP courses, otherwise, I think I would have gotten an A on all of them, and I wish I would have. I have kept some of my essays from high school if they want to be looked at, but they're pretty old. I haven't written anything in a while.
Again, I do have weaknesses in strongly identifying a books key elements and my writing's sentence structure and repetition; nonetheless there is always room for improvement. I want to take as much from this high school course as I can because heading to college isn't that far off and I want to be prepared.
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You impress me. I think you have potential to be an outstanding writer. You know the more you read the better writer you become. I hope to help you work through the reading aspect. One of the things I want you to do as you read any book is to read as a writer. Think while you are reading... Why did the author choose this setting? What literary elements did the author use to describe the setting in my head. How did the author portray the character as mean and deceptive? -- through dialogue? physical description ect.. This may help with your weakness.
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