Examples of where I communicate clearly and purposefully can be seen in my contributions to class discussions and feedback given to peers. I demonstrate understanding about the topics being discussed and expand my learning by sharing some of my own thoughts to offer different perspectives. I provide useful feedback when peer-reviewing a classmate’s work to ensure clear and coherent writing.

When it seems the good ideas just won’t come to me, I reflect and take deep breaths to help calm myself or create space in my mind to stimulate my nerves and regather my thoughts. I heavily rely on this method to relax my brain and review on what I am trying to convey. Eventually, I can form structured and organized ideas to finish my work.

An example of something I have spent a lot of time learning about is Shakespeare’s plays and their deep meanings. I was familiar with William Shakespeare but I hadn’t taken a keen interest about his work or who he was. That changed when we had thoroughly read two of his plays, Macbeth and Julius Caesar. The betrayal, manipulation, and wickedness seen throughout the dramas have piqued my curiosity. One key takeaway from both plays is how pure evil hides behind good as it is a true and profound message.