Exploring my process of writing this essay is somewhat like the schooling system. At first it was like preschool, I knew nothing, I was confused as to why I was here, and all I wanted to hear was "nap time!" But as the process continued, I was more knowledgeable, I knew where I wanted my piece to go and what I wanted to do with it. Of course the good first chunk of time was spent researching, i'd call my researching to writing ratio a 60:40. It took a lot! The more I researched I felt the easier it would be to write my essay. I think a lot of my peers struggled because they tried to jump right into the writing process. I researched in every single lab day. Of course yes, I was scared to look at the folder of the class and see paragraphs written on other peoples essays, and to see my sad little document blank. But, I didn't let it get to me too much, as I did all my writing fairly quickly outside of class with the strong research in front of me. Now here is recess. A time to forget about what just happened in school. Not a care in the world, running free, hair in the wind, BBBRRRRIINNGGG. Recess is over. And the critical lens essay is back into play. Comments are made and final drafts are being made. The final draft process was a lot of back and forth work. Rubric, essay, rubric, essay, repeat. Changes were made to not so strong sentences, but my main point of the essay remained. Now here I am in my cap and gown. I have learned all about the many lens' in the critical lens world, and I have learned that all the lens' can be applied to the littlest of details in a book. Once I receive my diploma (my final grade) I will have officially graduated the critical lens schooling system. I may or may not apply my learning of these lens' into the real world.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Blog Post #30: Critical Lens Final Draft
Here is a link to my final draft if you are oh so curious to learn about The Dead by James Joyce in a New Historical lens view point: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gi60HVZ-QMO2Sjz0hFkdMcsTOZLcDClpvSfbBxMXV1E/edit
Exploring my process of writing this essay is somewhat like the schooling system. At first it was like preschool, I knew nothing, I was confused as to why I was here, and all I wanted to hear was "nap time!" But as the process continued, I was more knowledgeable, I knew where I wanted my piece to go and what I wanted to do with it. Of course the good first chunk of time was spent researching, i'd call my researching to writing ratio a 60:40. It took a lot! The more I researched I felt the easier it would be to write my essay. I think a lot of my peers struggled because they tried to jump right into the writing process. I researched in every single lab day. Of course yes, I was scared to look at the folder of the class and see paragraphs written on other peoples essays, and to see my sad little document blank. But, I didn't let it get to me too much, as I did all my writing fairly quickly outside of class with the strong research in front of me. Now here is recess. A time to forget about what just happened in school. Not a care in the world, running free, hair in the wind, BBBRRRRIINNGGG. Recess is over. And the critical lens essay is back into play. Comments are made and final drafts are being made. The final draft process was a lot of back and forth work. Rubric, essay, rubric, essay, repeat. Changes were made to not so strong sentences, but my main point of the essay remained. Now here I am in my cap and gown. I have learned all about the many lens' in the critical lens world, and I have learned that all the lens' can be applied to the littlest of details in a book. Once I receive my diploma (my final grade) I will have officially graduated the critical lens schooling system. I may or may not apply my learning of these lens' into the real world.
Exploring my process of writing this essay is somewhat like the schooling system. At first it was like preschool, I knew nothing, I was confused as to why I was here, and all I wanted to hear was "nap time!" But as the process continued, I was more knowledgeable, I knew where I wanted my piece to go and what I wanted to do with it. Of course the good first chunk of time was spent researching, i'd call my researching to writing ratio a 60:40. It took a lot! The more I researched I felt the easier it would be to write my essay. I think a lot of my peers struggled because they tried to jump right into the writing process. I researched in every single lab day. Of course yes, I was scared to look at the folder of the class and see paragraphs written on other peoples essays, and to see my sad little document blank. But, I didn't let it get to me too much, as I did all my writing fairly quickly outside of class with the strong research in front of me. Now here is recess. A time to forget about what just happened in school. Not a care in the world, running free, hair in the wind, BBBRRRRIINNGGG. Recess is over. And the critical lens essay is back into play. Comments are made and final drafts are being made. The final draft process was a lot of back and forth work. Rubric, essay, rubric, essay, repeat. Changes were made to not so strong sentences, but my main point of the essay remained. Now here I am in my cap and gown. I have learned all about the many lens' in the critical lens world, and I have learned that all the lens' can be applied to the littlest of details in a book. Once I receive my diploma (my final grade) I will have officially graduated the critical lens schooling system. I may or may not apply my learning of these lens' into the real world.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Blog Post #28: Reflection
So, the process of drafting my Critical Lens essay..
First off looking at the process as a whole I would say the majority of the drafting occurred in one day. Now, don't fret. The other days I spent reading and researching. While it was quite scary seeing many of my other classmates getting paragraphs done during class, I knew that my solid research days would call for a pretty smooth draft day.
Was it difficult?
In all honesty YES. I was struggling to find evidence and even what to write about! I think I switched lens about 3 times! The writing process was easier than the research process for sure.
All the questions I have are with regard to the essay as a whole. Did I back up my thesis, did I write it correctly? No questions fall under the category of comprehension of the project, my only questions are if I successfully wrote the essay.
I think I enjoyed my topic! Haha, I mean I found it quite interesting and I like how I just focused in on two particular parts of the piece of work to write a whole essay. The Dead was my favorite read of all the options so I definitely do believe I would of enjoyed it better than if I were to choose a different book!
Overall, I mean, it was just a draft. Ill get back to you when the final product is done! ;)
First off looking at the process as a whole I would say the majority of the drafting occurred in one day. Now, don't fret. The other days I spent reading and researching. While it was quite scary seeing many of my other classmates getting paragraphs done during class, I knew that my solid research days would call for a pretty smooth draft day.
Was it difficult?
In all honesty YES. I was struggling to find evidence and even what to write about! I think I switched lens about 3 times! The writing process was easier than the research process for sure.
All the questions I have are with regard to the essay as a whole. Did I back up my thesis, did I write it correctly? No questions fall under the category of comprehension of the project, my only questions are if I successfully wrote the essay.
I think I enjoyed my topic! Haha, I mean I found it quite interesting and I like how I just focused in on two particular parts of the piece of work to write a whole essay. The Dead was my favorite read of all the options so I definitely do believe I would of enjoyed it better than if I were to choose a different book!
Overall, I mean, it was just a draft. Ill get back to you when the final product is done! ;)
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