Week 8 Reading and Writing

 1. Looking back. Overall, how well are the reading and writing assignments working for you? What has been your favorite reading so far? Are your reading notes helping you each week with your story post? Have you discovered any new reading/research strategies? Are you happy with your class project? What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishment(s) in your writing for this class?

I realized that I have gotten better at writing stories and making them better. I have gotten better at grammar mistakes and catching them before they are too late. This class has really opened my eyes to how easily I glaze over grammar. I have never been good at grammar but I feel like this class is helping. Especially the blog. I have really enjoyed reading the stories and then making a twist on my own. My favorite reading is probably The Ramayana. The story was such a different epic than any other American one. It had love, fighting, and drama. It was easy to take notes over the story because I enjoyed it so much. I feel like the notes help me review over the story but not on the actual retelling of a story. I feel like once I like a story that I want to retell I re-read and then go from there. I have a pretty creative mind so I don't think they help my story that much. While reading stories I have realized to read the story and then read the Author's Notes and that helps me really piece the story together. My biggest accomplishment is probably my first story, The Magical Boy , in my project. I think the project is a really fun idea and I'm not only learning about Indian culture but about writing.


2. Image. Pick a favorite image from a previous reading notes or story post or from your project to include in the blog post, and write a few words about why you chose this image.

(By Unknown 1950's, RamaandSita)

 This is located in My Post. I think this picture shows so much love and color. I love all the different colors used in Indian culture. There is really some amazing art. I also love how simple and subtle their smiles are for each other.




3. Looking forward. Then, after you look back, look forward. Is there anything you want/need to do in order to get more out of the reading and writing experiences in this class?
I think I need to take my time with the readings and really enjoy just the time I get to read. I would also like to write longer stories, not just meet the minimum. I'm really excited for the rest of the semester!