Exemplification

Exemplification may be simple to do but it may be difficult at times as well. Since exemplification can be used in the means of doing descriptive writing, it becomes somewhat difficult when you can't think of that one word or topic then, you get stuck.

Using exemplification really helps a reader further understand the main idea of the essay or paragraph.

I like how exemplification can strengthen essays, by showing relation or help the writers bring in the readers to show relation to the thesis of writers essays, books, and novels. Exemplification can also amuse and convince the writers readers.

Writing process worksheet and descriptive narration

In class today, we went over the writing worksheet for the essays and I admit it does help with the organization of the thesis. Then we want over the Writing descriptive narration were the book describe the process and what it entails.  The only thing that I know that i have a problem on is verb tense. Because when I write in such a sort period of time I tend to make this type of mistake.

All Stages & Descriptive Narration

Today we had an overview of the 3 Stages in the Writing Process and putting it into use.  Following the 3 Stages is definitely a huge help in creating essays but, at some points it gets quite difficult (sometimes I don't know what to write in a certain stage).  Even though it's somewhat difficult, since it makes you really think, it's really helpful since it organizes my thoughts.

Writing a descriptive narration is not an easy to master.  This type of writing was introduced to me in junior high school and up till now, I have a really hard time being descriptive in writing.  Writing a descriptive narration really makes one's imagination exercise. Sometimes, I now what to say in detail but there's that one moment where I can't think of a certain word I want to use, I get stuck and end up using a word I don't like. Due to that, I somewhat loose appetite to continue on, I practically loose my train of thoughts. I think the best thing to do in writing a descriptive narration is to freewrite first, so that my train of thoughts will be flowing and I won't get distracted.

All stages & Descriptive Writing

I thought that the Writing Process worksheet was going to be easy, but I thought wrong. It was only difficult when it came down to the actual thinking. The outlining was the difficult part for me. Other than that, the worksheet really keeps everything in order. Filling out for stage one was probably the easiest of them all, so far. Free writing is pretty easy, I think that is easier than listing.

In chapter 7, my attention was caught when it got to the portion of the chapter the point of view. I, myself tend to jump around when it comes to the usage of point of view. Another topic that caught my attention was the subjective & objectives. I didn't know that when you are dealing with objectives, you need to be emotionless, or at least show no emotions. Other than subjective, you can show as much emotions as you want. In this chapter, I liked the example passages they used: The Babe Ruth, and the Hefty Burger. 

I really liked working together as a class! It is so fun! 

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

Editing

Editing a paper is really important because it can cause someone's grade to be low. There are many aspects as to what to check or double check in a paper. I remember once in my sophomore year in high school, I edited my paper but I missed a huge mistake. That is, I forgot to cite ONE quote, which caused my failure for that paper. My teacher said my paper was really good but since I missed that one part in editing, I got an F.

The 4 types of paragraphs are really important and it is important to pay closely attention to each one. (Introductory, Developmental, Transitional, Concluding).  I usually take a lot of  time thinking about the introduction because it's what sets the tone for the rest of the essay.  I also, have a difficult time on thinking about what to write for the conclusion because after reiterating the main idea (the 3 points), I usually don't know what to say after that will leave the readers a strong impression.

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P.s. Merry Christmas to all of you! :) Also, Dr. Rivera, does posting today count (for the blog and moodle) still count since I did not get the chance to go online yesterday?

Editing, and Writing the paragraph

As I was reading the Editing and writing paragraph sections, I was amazed. I legit didn't know that there were 4 types of paragraphs, I only knew 3: Introduction, body, and conclusion. I didn't know about the developmental and transitional, I guess developmental is just like body, but with a different name. With editing, I noticed that they constantly mention to just keep writing and don't stop to fix any mistakes because you can always go back to do the corrections. They actually mention that a lot of times within the first 3 stages.

Editing and paragraphs

Editing is the most important function that writers can do right after finishing their essays revisions. Editing is part of the writers arsenal against  mistake that  will harm the papers effectiveness and thoroughness.

 There are four different types of paragraphs: Introduction, developmental, transitional and concluding. Transitional will be the hardest because I usually lose my train of thought in argumentative essays which requires me to show the good and bad side of my thesis.

The Writing Process: Stage 2

Today, we learned about controlling ideas and organizing and developing support in writing. Usually, prompts are given to students and in my experience, I made my own topic sentence only a few times.  The only thing I find difficult in supporting a certain topic is that sometimes it would sound similar to another topic or I can't think of a third topic.

The Writing Process: Stage Two

Today's lesson was more fun than the previous lessons. I enjoyed the exercises from this lesson, probably because it was a tad - bit easy. Filling in the missing portion of the topic sentences was my favorite out of all the exercises we did today. Even though it was only two students today, it was still fun and productive. I am glad tomorrow's class is an ONLINE meeting. I like this hybrid class, I never knew about it till the first day of class.

Clustering

Brainstorming, clustering and listing for essays is like trying to troubleshoot  vehicles, guns,  planes motorcycle and etc...  Majority of people do not know but writing helps with jobs not relating to English, but have the same concept of pre everything.

Writing Process: Stage 1

Today we learned about freewriting, brainstorming, and clustering. Freewriting and brainstorming is not something foreign to me and as well as clustering. But, for clustering, more as known as the "web", I never knew that there were such things like the "double-bubble" and dotted lines. Although I am a visual learner, I prefer to outline/list my ideas rather than drawing it out.

The Writing Process: Stage One

When I usually write essays or short essays, I don't follow the BIG SIX questions. I just write, and make sure to have a topic sentence, a hook, a 3 paragraph body, and a really good conclusion. I never really bothered to ensure that my essay had those. I, personally found this quite difficult than yesterday's lesson. I'm still a bit confused one finding my six questions and making my list, but other than that I understand everything else. I like the clustering part, I remember do clustering in elementary, but instead of clustering it was called "webbing." Does anyone else remember doing this in elementary?

Reading- Based Writing

Reading-Based Writing was fun to learn, but it is also very important for the students in En-100 to learn  that this is just the tip of the scale for academic writing. I know English 100 in the fall intersession is going to be quick.

Hafa Adai!

Welcome to EN100-01!

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