#Final reflection

1. Do you feel like your writing has improved this semester? Why or why not? In what ways has it improved? In what ways do you want to continue improving your writing?

Yes, I do. I feel like my writing has improved this semester. When I was a freshman, I took elementary English reading and writing class and I thought it was hard for me to write essay in English. At that time, I decided not to take a class including writing. But in a year later, I felt the importance of writing English so that I took IERW class. A lot of homework could make me having practice English writing. I think that the more I practice English writing, the more I would have various English writing skills and improve my English writing. So I need to practice a lot.

2. Do you feel like your reading comprehension skills have improved this semester? Why or why not? In what ways have they improved? In what ways do you want to continue improving your reading skills?

I think the reading comprehension skills have improved a little bit in this semester. I have read many English writings since I was an elementary school student so it would be easier than practicing writing skills. Since I was a middle school student, I have rarely learned about English writing. And I did not want to read the writing which includes long and a lot of paragraphs. In this semester, I read a lot of long writings and answered reading comprehension questions so that it leads to strengthen my reading skills. I think I have to read English books or newspapers. If the reading material can capture my attention, it would be better.

3. Was this the first time you kept a blog? Did you enjoy blogging? Was blogging a helpful way to practice writing? Did you enjoy reading your classmates' blogs? Do you think you will continue blogging in the future?

It was first time to have and keep a blog. Having a blog can have my own writing area. It has more private side in comparison with sharing sites like Edmodo. I can decorate my blog home. And I also enjoy reading my classmates’ blogs. Some people had their picture so I can know who she is. But it was a little confusing to find other’s specific writing because Edmodo has groups to gather writings about only one topic.

4. What were some of the best and/or worst aspects of this course? Would you recommend this course to others? Why or why not?

I rarely think this class is boring because we discuss a lot with classmates, watch a lot of material and share others’ writing. But the only worst aspect of this course is a lot of homework. It is really tough time to me to write formal essay but I have improved my English writing. So I recommend this course those who want to improve their English writing and reading skills. And I will mention if you want your English skills, it will have a lot of time.

Thank you for preparing a lot of educational material and teaching me. It was nice to meet you!