- While reading this article, I paused at least 4-5 times because it was boring. I tried writing about it but nothing inspired me to write about it, so that’s when I took a step back for a few minutes and realized I could write about how much I hate it. I find it boring, childish, and useless. Every article that writes about how to overcome procrastination is redundant and I have already read many of them. I looked over 3 different articles and all 3 of them said the same thing but in different ways, everything felt repetitive they said to confess that you do actually procrastinate, find facts on why you procrastinate, and “ask” if procrastination is really that bad. I decided to write about “So You Want to Write an Article on Procrastination …” because at the end of it, the author wrote “Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.” I disagree with this statement because a lot of people who procrastinate, get frustrated with themself and start to avoid the task, yes you can work with procrastination but it is not “Easy peasy, lemon squeezy”. Even though The author wanted to show that procrastination can be easy to overcome with the right mindset and tools.I understand that the author’s intention was to portray procrastination as something that can be easily overcome with the right mindset and tools. However, it’s important to acknowledge that for many people, overcoming procrastination is not always as simple as it may seem. It can be a complex and challenging process that requires self-awareness and effective strategies. We all have different experiences and perspectives when it comes to procrastination.
Author: Elda Llalloshi
Homework 1.3
As we have been reading three different essays, I noticed that they were all sort of similar yet they had different topics they were talking about. The first essay we read was “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan, where she brought up many points the main one being the fact that we should embrace and value our language, culture, and identity, Tan highlights the power and the beauty a language holds, even if it considered “Broken” by society, simply brings up the point that each language has a unique perspective. Then we have “The Fourth of July” By Audre Lorde, with the main point being that we have to challenge social norms and advocate for different communities and that it is time to acknowledge the complexities of freedom and continue striving for equality. Lastly, we have “Maybe I Could Save Myself By Writing” By José Olivarez, the main point being How writing helps put thoughts and emotions into words and that it can be a form of self-care and a way of someone finding empowerment, Writing becomes a tool of self-expression and help navigate the world. All three of the essays talk about empowerment, whether it’s of your own or someone’s. Once read all these 3 essays I think the best place to start with my education narrative is by getting a story set and starting by explaining that story, having examples that go with it, and having different points of view so you get a better understanding of what is happening and make a solid main point that you want your readers to grab at it and not let go of it.
HW 1.2
How to Read Like a Writer article written by Mike Bunn. He writes “Reading Like an Architect” where he’s trying to reach an audience and teach them an understanding of how to read like a writer or an “architect” because it is known that architects dig deep to find how a building was built, or the different sketches, and models it went through to give us the final idea. If you can read like a writer you are the “architect “ of writing or rather reading. Bunn has a few different points throughout his Article where he says “When we read like writers we understand and participate in the writing” he means that by reading from a writer’s perspective, we can better understand and engage with the writing process. It allows us to analyze the techniques and choices made by the author. In a metaphorical sense, we are always writing our own stories through the choices we make and the actions we take. In a technical sense, we are constantly writing when we communicate through emails, text messages, or any form of written communication. Bunn brings up the point that when you start reading you want to know the context behind the assignment and the text because knowing the context behind an assignment and the text helps you approach it with a deeper understanding. It allows you to connect the dots, uncover hidden meanings, and appreciate the author’s intentions. By knowing the context, you can read with a more informed and critical perspective. I do want to start by looking into the context and meaning behind a text. I can get a better understanding of what the author wanted. I also want to make sure in the first few lines of my text I am giving the reader a better understanding of what my purpose was in writing the text.
