Reflecting isn't meant to be easy, it is a challenge. In this "Relective Writing" Video, youtuber, "SkillsTeamHullUni", breaks down how to write an efficient narrative. Such as focusing and reflecting on the events, imagining how the events may effect future events and more. In my narrative, I chose to reflect on a past relationship and how it effected my life. To view my Life-Choice Memoir click here. Who did you work with to compose your life-choice memoir? Was this a good approach?
I mainly worked with my English Professor in order to figure out the best way to frame my story. This was good approach to help write this narrative. I regret not giving myself enough time to work on it in and outside of class What rhetorical mode and genre are you using? I wrote a 1st person non-fiction memoir. The story is a narrative about a high-school break up go wrong. When did you write this project? Good approach? I began working on my narrative Friday , October 6th. Although, I began writing my paper early, I didn't time manage well enough and finished it last minute. I wish I managed my time smarter so I could've written a more thorough paper. Where did you write this project? Good approach? My room is the easiest place for me to write. I'm able to the play my favorite records and shut out the outside world. I can focus on what I want to write and don't get nearly as distracted elsewhere. Why did you choose to write about your chosen topic? Good choice? I felt my topic evoked numerous emotions I have a difficulty feeling. It allowed me to be vulnerable and learn more about myself. I plan to express more thorough details as I make revisions. How did it feel to write this narrative ("during, after, and since")? Do you have any "if only" moments that can help you revise the draft? While writing this paper it put me back in a dark part of my life. As I wrote the events as they happened I could feel each emotion come with it. Shortly after finishing I began to overthink the decisions I made in the narrative and question if I did the right things. How will you revise your narrative? I plan on expanding my writing. I want to utilize better vocabulary and implement more dialogue.
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The Lottery, written by Shirley Jackson, is set in a small village of 300 people and focuses on a peculiar tradition of the town. It starts with the gathering of rocks and stones, while the names of the villagers are mixed in a black box. When the draw is made, the villager's name who is chosen, is stoned to death. These murders are symbolic to the powerlessness people feel to change. Are there any American traditions that share similarities with the lottery tradition in the village?
In the Lottery, a person at random is chosen to be stoned to death. Just as these people can't stop their fate, you can't delay age either. Each culture has a tradition of celebrating the coming of age. In Northern America, Sweet 16's are a celebration of a girl becoming a young woman. In Latin America, Quinceañeras are a celebration of becoming a woman at 15 years old. According to Conservative and Orthodox Jewish Faiths, Bat Mitzvahs are symbolic of a girl becoming a woman at age 13. To learn more about Coming of Age Traditions please visit the "Global Citizen". When have you made an important choice to break away or not break away from a strong cultural tradition you shared with a family, friend, or culture? From 4th grade to grade 10, I went to Catholic Christian schools. From a young age religion was a large part of my life. I participated in Baptism (at age 2), Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. I loved "God", God was my passion and Church was my safe place. As I got older, I realized the church wasn't as acceptive as I had perceived. I was constantly questioning my beliefs and morals. By my Sophomore year at Bishop Shanahan High School, I realized I no longer wanted to participate in Catholicism. As a result, it caused an upset between my father and I, along with anguish from my Grandparents. Now a freshman in college, my father and grandparents have come around to accept my beliefs. |
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