One conversation that changed me was a conversation with someone who encouraged me to take my goals more seriously and not let fear of failure prevent me from trying. Before that conversation, I sometimes focused too much on whether I would succeed instead of thinking about what I could learn from the experience. The conversation made me realize that making mistakes is a normal part of improving and does not automatically mean that I have failed. It also encouraged me to be more confident in my own decisions and to listen to advice without allowing other people’s opinions to completely determine my choices. Overall, that conversation changed the way I approach challenges because I now try to focus more on growth and effort than on being perfect.

 Response: After reviewing the feedback on my argument essay, one thing I did well was clearly communicate my main claim and maintain a consistent position throughout my essay. I think this helped make my argument easy for the reader to understand because my evidence was connected to the overall point I was trying to make. One area I need to improve is my commentary because I can sometimes explain what my evidence means without fully explaining why it matters to my argument. The next time I write an essay, I will spend more time connecting each piece of evidence back to my claim and explaining its larger significance. I will also try to use more specific pieces of evidence instead of different generalizations.

Summary: We looked at our feedback from our essays and began writing poems.

Reflection: Knowing where we went wrong on our essays can bridge the gap between our current writing habits and what we need to know for the exam.

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