Self-Assesment

Thinking back to September 2012, I realize how little I was prepared for what was to come. By October, I had lost much of my naïvetés, and was beginning to comprehend what was expected and how great of an opportunity for growth was being presented. Now in June, looking back at my eighth grade year, I appreciate, the rate at which I have grown as a writer. This progress was not only attained, through the lessons taught in period seven, but also, because I was able to attain a greater understanding of what it takes to produce successful writing piece as a result of, simple practice. Some of the areas in which I have had the most progress include revision, mechanics, and compositional risk.
Most dread the writing process’s third step, but I have come to learn, it is an indispensable tool in the formulation of an outstanding composition. Revision plays a crucial role in the ultimate success of a writing piece because; it is the first chance for the examination of the quality and effectiveness of a piece from a critical perspective. Looking specifically for trivial flaws during editing is something, most eighth graders have mastered however, I discovered the hard way, revision is not always as simple as it appears. One of my first writing pieces, “The Problem with Paris,” allowed for exquisite revisional work to be done, its its three drafts and two peer reviews, although, I found myself not taking advantage of these opportunities. Looking back, I believe, it was my lack of knowledge of what would improve not only my score, but also the quality of the narrative is what caused me to hesitate. Now, even by hastily scanning the piece, sections that should be changed immediately stand out. This is especially due to, their lack of elaboration and confusing wording. For example, in the first draft of my narrative “The Problem with Paris,” I stated, “I have a new found respect for their firmness and ability to stick to what they believed in.” This folly in not fully