What I can take from Franklin and Malcolm's writing

      What I can take from Malcolm-X’s writing and apply it into my own, is that you can use “big” words or intelligent words and your reader doesn't always have to be confused. What I mean is he used some words I didn't know but I could still understand his story.

      I like all the examples Malcolm is giving. He has one real topic but it’s cool that reading is a broad enough topic to go more in-depth about. It all ties into one, but he really has separate ideas, I’m going to do the same thing in my essay. I have one main topic. But I will have lots of little side stories and support that will go into my main topic.  

      As I started reading Franklin's essay more in depth I found that he had more humor then I realized. I don’t know if it was purposeful or that was just how they spoke back then. Either way, I enjoyed it! Like I have said before, I will use humor and my personality in my writing to the best of my ability, because when you add your personality. As I have seen from all the articles I have read it really makes them a whole lot more interesting to read.  

Malcolm-X V.S. Franklin

Malcolm X blog  

I think that is cool that Malcolm X taught himself to read, pretty much, and that he had such great determination to do it. I feel really privileged to be able to know English at such a young age. It’s amazing I never realized how much people take it for granted. Both Franklin and Malcolm take pride in learning that was a cool think that they both had in common.

I wonder why Malcolm never said why he was in prison.

In comparing Malcolm X’s story to Franklins Essay, Franklins sounded more educated. I had a hard time understanding him at times.

I always enjoy humor in writing so I preferred Malcolm’s document more. Some of the things Franklin wrote, you could really tell they were in a different time period, I thought that was really cool.

One of the similarities between the two, they both enjoyed reading so much that they would stay up late in the night reading.

Once I started to get the hang of how Franklin spoke his writing became easier to read. On the other hand Malcolm’ s paper was very easy to read. I only had to read things twice a few times. 

What sort of pre-writing have you used succesfully in the past?

When I was in my sophomore year in high school we were taught how to do pre-writes. I used to hate writing pre writes. I felt that it was pointless and a waste of time. My teacher used to always say "do a pre write. Do a pre-write." I never understood why. Then one day I was asked to write an essay, I don't remember what the topic was or anything. But I distinctly remember starting the way we were supposed to, with a pre-write. So, when I first heard the topic, I had no idea what to chose. So I just chose something random and I thought I would have a lot of supports for. But, once I got started on my pre-write or outline, I found out that I had no idea what exactly to say on that topic. I could have continued writing that topic my I would have had to big deep to find details on it. So, I decided to chose a different topic. Not only did the pre-write help[ me know that I shouldn't do that topic. but, it also gave me ideas for a different topic to write about. After that I decided I need to do a pre-write every time and on everything. I even kind of do a pre-write on poems. Poems that I am assignment to do in school and stuff. It really helps me get my ideas flowing and helps me get excited about writing on that topic.

What must you do on the first paper to get an "A"?

What must you do on the first paper to get an "A"?

First thing make sure you follow the requirements. Which include MLA format and composing 1,200-1,500 words. First find a significant past event that changed your outlook on life that you would be willing to share with others. Use a style of writing that embodies a great personal tone that you can connect with your audience.

When reciting your story, include a lot of details, support, observations, and connections.  Be direct with your examples and make yourself clear. Stay on topic and try not to ramble about your topic. This will set a comfortable mood with the reader.

Make you first essay as truthful as possible. Don’t be afraid to use evidence, but don’t let documented evidence overshadow your personal experience. Try not to have trepidations of using humor and your personality into your paper.

If you would like you can put your essay in chronologic order, this helps to keep the readers focus. Also if you have a lot of different events during different times it help the reader keep track. Over all make sure that it is NOT PLAGERIZED!!

Feross

Aly Jensen

I find it very convenient and interesting how Feross explains straight out what he is going to talk to you about. Often times in papers, unless it is an instruction guide, they don’t tell you want their main point is. Most of the time they will get you hooked then inform you later about the true topic. I liked that he was very direct in his information. When I write my first paper I need to make sure that I am very direct and clear with my story.

I also liked Feross quote, “it doesn’t matter what you program as long as you just start.” I also feel that it is equally important to write about the things that are important to you, something you are passionate about is doing. Many people these days, at least it seems, don’t do what they necessarily love or want. They kinda “go with the flow.” Or just do what they have to just to get a pay check or whatever the reason might be.

I enjoyed the fact that both of them had humor in their writing. I found it interesting that they both had different humor but, both were equally funny. It will be fun to add humor in my 1^st paper, to make sure I really add my personality into it.

I noticed that Joshua used a lot of examples which helped me to understand him better. I shall do the same in my paper!