WEEK 8 Progress

I am proud of the way I have learned to make to not procrastinate as much as I did in the beginning of the semester. I am wish I would have just sat down and done the assignments I knew I had to get done, but I am very thankful for the extra credit opportunities. I enjoy the weekly reading class assignments. "Reading like a writer" has really been a lot of fun and being able to put my own twist on a story is something I look forward to every week. 

Looking forward, I can definitely say right off the bat I want to be better about finishing assignments on time. I need to do a better job of prioritizing. I want to try to do as man extra credit assignments as I can!

Motivation

 

WEEK 8 Comments and Feedback

1. I would rate the quality of the comments and feedback I am receiving from the other students in the class as a 7 out of 10. I receive a lot of encouraging and positive compliments, but I sometimes I honestly want to seek constructive criticism. I am finding the comments that are more useful when using the "sandwich" technique. Positive feedback, constructive criticism, then followed by positive feedback.

2. I think I could do a better job of leaving more detailed and constructive feedback. I really enjoy using the WWW strategy when giving feedback and comments. It has helped immensely when I don't know what else to say. I am definitely getting some good ideas from my fellow students. Everyone is such a good writer! 

3. I think I am getting to know students, after reading their Introduction and weekly stories, I feel like I know their personality more. I like the connecting aspect of this class and I am very happy with my Introduction. I feel like it reflects who I am and how I write! 

4. I think I need to be more detailed in my own feedback and comments and if I receive feedback and comments I need to take them more seriously and apply to my writing. I do not think I need any changes on my comment wall or Introduction.
5. I have chosen this image, "I need feedback to help me grow" because I really think it embodies what this class is teaching me. I will admit I am not the best writer, so I need all the help I can get! Feedback isn't something to be bothered by, but instead used as a tool to help me grow as a writer. 

(Feedback Cats)

WEEK 8 READING AND WRITING

Reading & Writing 

Overall, the reading and writing assignments have been good for me. I think I tend to procrastinate and then I feel overwhelmed on getting some the reading and writing assignments finished in time. I really like my blog and the aesthetic of it. I did make some adjustments to my side bar and flow of my blog. I am very proud of my project website. Just last week I changed my header/banner image to make it more detailed, rather than a vague or display image. I am satisfied with how my writing is going for my project. I do think I need as much help as I can when it comes to my writing. I do not think I am the great of writer, so I don't mind constructive criticism. I think my story posts are okay, however I think there are definitely some very talented writers in this class. My biggest accomplishment in this class was my story book title and theme. I am really proud of my story project, I think it really shows my personality through my writing. My favorite reading so far was Middle East/India. My weekly reading notes are definitely helping influence my own stories. "Reading like a writer" is a whole new perspective and has really helped me in writing my own stories.

From the Persian Tales: The Wolf and the Goat