Blog numero uno

My first memories of writing more than a few short sentences began in the third grade. The research projects were assigned each week by Mrs. Delaney. She wished for us 8 years old to be informed about certain issues and discover more about the landmarks and important historical figures who have shaped the world in which we live. I remember these assignments were titled Monday's Monkey, because you have one week to complete them and the monkey was settled on your back for the entirety of that week until you completed the paper. I learned how to research using encyclopedias, websites, and history books. I must admit in third grade much of my work my have been plagiarized because we did not understand how and why is was necessary to rephrase already perfectly written sentences. These short assignments are the beginning to my story as a writer.
The next large writing assignment that I can recall came in the 7th grade. My teacher, Mrs. Shackleton explained to the class the thesis method which included five paragraphs with introduction and conclusion paragraphs, three supports to make thesis statement and two examples of each support. The thesis project seemed methodical and restricting. Prior to the 7th grade I had always enjoyed writing freely using any styles that I preferred, now my writing was to have order. I was told to write about my hero, describe certain aspects that I believe a hero should embody and explain why I had chosen this certain person as my hero, identifying their qualifications. I chose my mother, a hard-working, conscientious, and charismatic woman who I had not spend much time with growing up for my father stayed home with my sister and I. Although at first I was reluctant to write using the thesis method it has proven to be very helpful in all my works. It provides a great framework for my papers. Aside from that essay another moment that I knew had strengthened my writing skills was junior and senior years when I decided to take an IB class. This college level class allowed me to become more in tune with my creative side. We analyzed poems and learned about symbolism, metaphors, and allusions in short fictional stories. This discovery allowed me to included some of these themes into my works. Over the years many of my English teachers have molded me by their original teaching methods and writing styles and interpretations.