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AP Language Reflection

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My Journey Through AP Language & Composition
As I stand outside of Ms. Rasmussen's room, my AP Language & Composition teacher, I wonder if this year will be different than the past two years. Don't get me wrong, I like English on a certain level, but it's definitely not one of my favorite subjects. In the past, my English teachers would have everyone participate in the class because they wanted everyone to be involved. Sometimes, we would have to write essays. If anyone knows me, they know I like to write a lot, but I struggle when it's a topic that I don't have a response to. As I think of these thoughts, I gather up my courage and put away my displeasure for the time being as I walk through the door.
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As I would think about what I was going to say before I wrote it down, I would think, this is so good; I can't believe I can write this well. But as I get them back, I feel like I have failed myself. It seems like I'm not that good after all. I try to draw out as much detail as possible from the prompts, but it doesn't seem to be enough. On the other hand, my friend Camila says otherwise. She thinks I'm an excellent reader and writer. In the same way, I think Camila's good at writing and reading, but she can be a little slow. She told me she had a hard time being literate because her family spoke Spanish and she was the first one in her family to learn …show more content…

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