English Standard 2

Demonstrate confidence as writers, and find value and satisfaction in writing and sharing writing with others.

11*30*04 This is an update. Last quarter, I said that I had difficulty with this standard. But now, I don't have any trouble with sharing my work with anyone.

I have come to realize that not all people think or like the same things, even when it comes to writing or writing styles. As long as I know my work is great and that I am proud of it, it doesn't matter what people think of it or not. But I am willing to take in constructive critisim, because people on the outside can help you look at your writing from a different perspective.

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I'm having a bit of trouble with this standard. As you know and by now I have said it like ten times, I love writing and reading. When given an assignment, I can do it with ease and have no trouble doing it. I can see and find value in my work and it gives me a sense of satisfaction.

But when it comes to sharing my work with others, I get intimidated. Yeah...I can get up in front of the class and talk about my project and give presentations and I can take it when people say mean stuff to me in my face or behind my back. But I guess when it comes to sharing my work...like my feeling...for example, my allusive poem, I feel that it is the best thing that I have ever written, while others might not feel the same way.

I guess what I am trying to get at is the fact that I am my greatest critic, and others play a significant role in my work. They can either tip me into thinking the my work is truly the best or making it seem like a bunch of garbage.