Showing posts with label Week 8. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Week 8. Show all posts
Monday, March 6, 2017
Week 8 Growth Mindset
I have had a lot of growth in this course that I have seen since the first week. I feel like my mind has drifted more from being fixed to the growth aspect. I have pushed myself to set goals and constructively take feedback and learn from other people. I think my weakness throughout this course have been my ability to open my mind to write more creatively. I struggle sometimes when writing my story. I also think that I play it safe and take the easier options just because of time management. I need to be better at setting my priorities. I have not followed along with my schedule this semester, just because of other things coming up. Towards the beginning of the week I try to get a lot of things done, but I struggle at the end of the week with things I have left. I can definitely use this class to work on the weaknesses I have by following more of my schedule and working on time management. Having a lot of classes at once can be difficult, especially with so many assignments due during one period of time. Staying focused will help me with this weakness to not procrastinate and to get things done. I love how this class has given me so many options and choices instead of one fixed schedule. I think it has helped me to grow and not stay fixed on just one subject. In addition, I have also been able to see so many aspects of writing and learning.
Week 8 Reflections
Reflecting over the first half of the semester, I think I have made some good choices regarding the reading assignments that I have chosen. This class has allowed me to read a variety of stories from different parts of the world. I have been able to see some similarities and differences in the styles and types of stories that have been told. Along with that, this class has allowed me to become a more creative reader and writer. One of my favorite readings was "The Life of Buddha". I knew a little bit about the story, but not the whole aspect of it. I think the story itself allowed me to be creative with my story that I wanted to tell. There are so many twists that I could have added and it was definitely a fun read. For the reading notes this semester, I have found them more helpful to analyze the different stories. It has allowed me to take a moment and pause to brainstorm different routes that my new story could take or different ideas that could inspire an entirely new story. I have never really taken detailed notes on different stories, so I have found them very helpful. I think I am improving each week that I have to do them, which is great. Thinking about what I want to read in the weeks to come, I am excited for the Native American Section. Before moving to Oklahoma for college, I did not know a lot about the history of Native Americans and how vital they are to society. They were very creative people, so I can only just imagine what their stories will be like!
Throughout this semester, I have definitely written more stories than I ever have for any class. Although sometimes I struggle to be creative and write, I have enjoyed the challenge of writing them. I have never considered myself a writer, so these stories have tested my ability. I think I am happy with what I have done so far considering I do not do a bunch of creative writing. With that being said, however, I think there is a lot of room for improvement. I want to write stories that draw people in and use vivid detail. Hopefully the my stories will keep improving each week!
For my storybook, I am very happy with my topic of choice. I think it will be somewhat challenging to keep up with new and creative stories that stem from a certain topic. I love animals though, which I think will be fun to make them more realistic and humanized. I like the concept of a Law and Order case for animals. It is one of my favorite shows on TV and it will be exciting to have new cases each week.
When I read other peoples stories, I admire a lot of the different qualities that people use. I like the dialogue and description. I think that my stories could use more of that. I think at first my comments on other people's stories weren't as detailed as they are now. I have improved on that aspect. To provide better feedback in the future, I think I should use the suggestions that you have provided.
Throughout this semester, I have definitely written more stories than I ever have for any class. Although sometimes I struggle to be creative and write, I have enjoyed the challenge of writing them. I have never considered myself a writer, so these stories have tested my ability. I think I am happy with what I have done so far considering I do not do a bunch of creative writing. With that being said, however, I think there is a lot of room for improvement. I want to write stories that draw people in and use vivid detail. Hopefully the my stories will keep improving each week!
For my storybook, I am very happy with my topic of choice. I think it will be somewhat challenging to keep up with new and creative stories that stem from a certain topic. I love animals though, which I think will be fun to make them more realistic and humanized. I like the concept of a Law and Order case for animals. It is one of my favorite shows on TV and it will be exciting to have new cases each week.
When I read other peoples stories, I admire a lot of the different qualities that people use. I like the dialogue and description. I think that my stories could use more of that. I think at first my comments on other people's stories weren't as detailed as they are now. I have improved on that aspect. To provide better feedback in the future, I think I should use the suggestions that you have provided.
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