ENGL 1101 Final

In today’s society, learning to read and write are aspects everyone needs to have. You can’t get a decent job or even be considered to be successful in the community if you can’t read and write. That’s why they concentrate on reading and writing in school. I remember learning to read and write when I was a young girl. My grandmother taught me how to read. She would read me a book every night before I went to sleep. My mom, grandmother and granddaddy all taught me how to write. I was young when I was learning but I remember the times of day they would teach me how to read and write and how fun it was for me.
I remember learning how to read the most. Every night before I went to bed, my grandmother would read me a book. When I got a little older, I decided I wanted to read. She said she would teach me how to read. So, every night when she would read to me, I would mimic the words she said as she pointed them out to me. She started with this so I could get familiar with seeing letters. After about a week of mimicking her, she had me try to read a simple book. She worked with me and helped me. Once I understood and could read, I got to read a small book to my whole family. When I was done everyone was saying they were proud of me. That helped me and was important to know people wanted me to learn.
I would learn how to write before lunch, before dinner, and before bed. Before lunch, my grandmother would teach me. Before dinner, my grandfather would teach me. Before I went to bed, my mom would teach me. It was never repetitive. They all knew what I had gone over earlier in the day, so I never did the same words or writing with all three of them. Writing was a little more difficult for me than learning to read was. We started with letters, then my name. The hardest part for me was to put them together when I wrote. I could read them easier than I could write them. I eventually learned how to write.
One incident I remember in particular that was important in learning my ability to read and write was having more than one person trying to help me succeed. They were all encouraging me to learn how to read and write. Also, it didn’t get boring because it wasn’t repetitive. I also got to do other things besides just sitting in a chair trying to learn how to read, I got to go outside and have fun.
Another incident I remember is drawing pictures in the driveway with chalk, my grandfather telling me what I drew, and then I wrote what he said underneath the picture. Or, I would look in the sky, point then he would tell me what it was, I would repeat it, and write it down on a piece of paper. Then, he would tell me if I was correct or incorrect. This was important to me because this means I had another way to learn two new things at one time. I learned new birds and new objects in the sky, and learned how to write.

Changing Majors??

I don’t plan to change my major after this semester. I changed my major before I came this fall. My major is pre-exercise science. I want to be a physical therapist. I decided this as my major when my grandfather injured his shoulder, and I drove him to physical therapy. He had fallen and separated her shoulder. It interested me in ways I didn’t know it would. I decided then I wanted to be a physical therapist. Also, I have been through physical therapy. I went for my knee, I dislocated my knee cap. There was a lot more in physical therapy than I anticipated. They have to go through and measure how much u can move the injured area. Then, they see what exercises hurt the patient. They go and decide how to begin the exercises and tell the patient what to do. I decided to be a physical therapist because I like to help people and see them improve.

Things I have Learned

Ten things I have learned this semester are
•I learned how to be responsible
•I learned how to take care of myself
•I learned how to manage money
•I learned how to be independent
•I learned how to cook
•I learned how to manage time
•I learned how to not be so shy
•I learned how to make friends
•I learned how to not be homesick
•I learned how to communicate better
I learned these things as I started attending college. I learned that class is more important than going out all the time. I learned my mom is 3 hours away and I need to know how to take care of myself if I get sick. I need to keep some money just in case I do get sick. I also have to manage money between food, gas and extra supplies if needed. I also have been on my own so I depend on myself. I learned how to cook simple things. I manage my time between homework and spending time with my friends. I learned how to become more outgoing to make more friends. I learned that the more friends I have, I’m not as homesick. I also know I can’t go home every weekend. I also learned how to talk to my family more.

Freestyle

I went home for the Thanksgiving holiday. I am from Decatur, a city inside of Atlanta. I packed up my car and I was headed on the 3 hour car drive home. I was so excited because I hadn’t been home in months. I got to see my two dogs, my mom, my grandfather, my aunt, uncles, and cousins. I was very happy to be able to have an awesome home cooked meal. I’m used to being in college eating whatever I can afford or the snacks inside my drawers. It was delicious. We had fall off the bone turkey, honey baked ham, homemade mashed potatoes, stick rolls, stuffing, green beans, deviled eggs, pumpkin pie, pecan pie and vanilla ice cream. I was full, and I got to bring some back with me. Too bad I finished the plate the night I came back to Statesboro, so it’s back to college food, but that’s better than no food.

FYE Class

The topic of my FYE (first year experience) class is Bridge, the card game not a structure built over areas of water. In my FYE class we learn how to play bridge. It is actually a very interesting class. I never played Bridge or even heard of the game before I came to college. The reason I took the class is because someone who had taken the class had recommended I take it because the FYE course is required for freshman. The other options were also did not sound as fun. So I decided to take the advice. So I was very excited to learn a new game. When we got there the first day, we started to play games we knew. Then I realized, I didn’t really know any card games. So one of my classmates explained how to play spades, so we began with that. The reason we began with spades is because bridge is kind of like spades. The difference is there is a lot of math in bridge. We are still learning, but we are learning by playing, and our final is a tournament. I’m excited to see how much I learned.

How I find Information for an assignment

My methods of finding information for a college assignment start by knowing what the topic for the assignment is. I usually think and brainstorm about things that are related to the topic or assignment as soon as I find out. I usually ask the teacher if he or she wants specific information inside of the assignment. I usually go to the library if it requires books, or sometimes I just go to get some quite time so I can work without distractions. I usually use my textbooks and sometimes I use the internet to get information. Also, if allowed, I may get help from my classmates, or review the material together. Also, if it is a small assignment, I try to get it done the same day, so if the information is from class is still fresh on my mind. I also use information from other classes if it helps and if it relates to the topic or assignment.

ENGL 1101 Outcomes

The English 1101 learning outcome that is proving to be the most difficult for me is Rhetorical Knowledge. This is the hardest for me because when writing a paper you now need to focus on the different audiences that will be reading your paper. I have never thought about that before this class. Also, we learned about the different genres we can and have to write in. We also are supposed to learn how writing surrounds how it shapes the reading and writing. I never recognized how genres change the way people write and how they read my paper or any other piece or writing. We also learned how to use the appropriate voice, tone and level of formality. This is still a little confusing to me. I didn’t know that there certain ways you are supposed to write a paper or any form or writing. I didn’t know some writing pieces should be writing in formal writing, and some should be informal. Also, I wasn’t aware that the voice should change throughout my paper.

How Do I Argue?

How do I argue? I choose to confront the person who displeases me. I would rather speak face to face instead of writing a letter to the person. I would rather have the person see my face to see how serious and passionate I am about the topic we are arguing about me. I choose this method of arguing because you can always ignore a letter, but it is hard to ignore someone right in front of you talking. A letter also, might not be as effective in my opinion. If you want your message to come across to a person, I think you need to make your message clear, and make sure they can hear you. To prove a point, you must have facts and keep a stern voice, and you need to make sure that they are listening. You also need to be fair and listen to what they have to say so you can rebuttal, and try to make your point come across.

Freestyle

College is a lot different than you think it is. In high school I was one of those people who heard all the teachers say, “college will be so much different than high school, they don’t do as much as we do,” and never believed them. News flash, they were right.I come to college prepared; well what I thought was prepared. I had pens, pencils, and paper. I was ready for the first day, again I thought I was. The first day comes, and I’m learning my way around. Luckily, I had someone who has been going to Georgia Southern for 3 years to show me around. I was late for my classes on the first day. I didn’t know it would be so much walking involved. I apologized to my teachers for being tardy, and they said the first week they are lenient, but after that you should be on time or early. Classes are much different because the teachers expect more of you. This is just a warning for any incoming freshman to college. Be aware of what’s coming.

My Hometown

I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia, which is my hometown. Right now I’m living in Statesboro, Georgia to attend Georgia Southern University. My house in Atlanta has many things my room doesn’t have here. In Atlanta I have a queen size bed, my own bedroom that’s blue and green, 2 dogs, one Chihuahua mix, and a Shih Tzu, that I love, and my mom in the room across from mine. Our house is made out of grayish-blue bricks. There are 6 rooms and 1 bathroom in our house. We have two bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and a den. My dogs sleep in my room, one on my bed, the other on my floor next to my bed. My house is a small one level house; it’s just big enough for my mom and me. About 10 miles down the road, is the house my grandfather lives in, and he is the main part of my family. I like it in Decatur because it’s a nice town and the weather never gets as hot as it does in Statesboro. There are many things to do in Decatur and most of the time nice enough to stay outdoors. It does rain occasionally, but not too often in the summer. My house also has a lot of trees around it to shade it, and I like trying to climb the trees. Also, there is a hammock in the back that I like to lay on and read a magazine. I also have a small pond in the back full of fish, frogs, and a turtle. I like our backyard; it’s fenced in and has a nice size. Our front yard is a huge hill, with a lot of ivy; some of it is poison ivy. There is a park within walking distance of my house. My dogs and I usually go for a walk around the park. I like my house in Atlanta; it has the things I think are important about a house. It’s a nice size, has trees, a decent size yard, nice weather most of the time, my family, and my pets. 

Wanna see A movie??

Most people enjoy movies right? Well the only problem is trying to decide which movie to go watch, and also, who to go see the movie with or go alone. I saw Avatar a few months ago, and I saw it with another guy. The movie title wasn’t too appealing to me but I decided to go anyway .I enjoyed the movie and so did he. It is one of those movies to see if you like a lot of action and like to open your mind up to different things. It has lots of action scenes, great sound effects and amazing costumes.  I was so happy that I did go see Avatar. The movie opened my eyes up and expanded my thoughts. It was interesting to look at things I have never even thought about. The advances in the world of science, some parts we don’t even know about. This movie had a lot of action. They had many fight scenes; they had people running, people trying to trust other people they have never seen before. It shows that people are not all bad.  Some things that I did not enjoy were the plots and all the animals they created into the movie. Some animals were good but most of the animals were bad. I don’t like the fact they attack people and things they don’t know. The location they plotted the movie wasn’t appealing. They had them at an army base because the army was trying to take the “Avatar’s” land (that’s America).  I really enjoyed the action because it kept you on the edge of your seat the entire movie. It had so much action. It also had meaning they had love, relationships and different things that they believe in. they believe in a “Mother Tree” that means everything to them, and also helps to heal people. I enjoyed how they could have an action movie that had love in it as well then just besides people fighting. I would recommend this movie to anybody who enjoys seeing new things and experimenting with their mind. I enjoyed this movie and I think it would be a good experience and I think you might enjoy this movie.