What are you most proud of from this assignment, and why?
I am proud of this assignment because I was able to write about something I am passionate about in a persuasive tone. I wrote more than ten drafts of this essay and ended up loving this essay very much. This is my favorite essay I have ever written.
Which 21st Century Skills do you feel this assignment addresses, and why?
I used communication skills when writing this essay because I had to write in a persuasive tone. I struggled with this and many of my drafts came out sounding like a review. I also used communication skills in this assignment because I communicated with my professor and she helped me identify problems in one of my better drafts.
How did you develop and/or improve upon your 21st Century Skills with this assignment?
I approved my 21st century skills in this assignment as I self-directed myself, communicated with my professor, brainstormed ideas, and worked to direct my writing towards my audience.
What was most difficult about completing this task?
The most challenging part of this assignment was writing in a persuasive tone. My drafts kept sounding like reviews of the show rather than an article telling you to watch it. I really struggled to make the tone persuasive.
How could you improve this work? If you could start over, what would you do differently?
I think I completed this assignment to the best of my abilities. I did not procrastinate and went to university tutoring sessions as well. I wrote numerous drafts and worded the paper exactly as I envisioned. My first draft sounds nothing like my final essay.
How does this relate to what you have learned in the past?
In the past, I learned the importance of properly using your time and writing drafts. The first essay I wrote in this class did not compare at all to this essay. I put a lot of effort into it and tried to apply all the new skills the professor was trying to instill in us.
How can you apply this to future learning?
In the future, I would like to write several drafts for each essay and continue to persevere when I feel stuck. I will also continue to communicate with my teachers so that I can optimize my learning.