What is their to learn in a quarter of pure presentation. Our teacher has already taught us what it means to have Ethos, how to gain Logos, and how to express our Pathos. He has already taught us how to use MLA format in our writing. We already knew how to create a power point. SO, what is it that he taught us. What is it that we all gained when we ended the last quarter? He didn't teach us anything really. We taught ourselves. We gained the ability to research, create a power point, speak in front of others, and write the essay we needed. This class forced us to either succeed or fail. We learned the most important lesson so far. We learned how to try to be better in everything we do. We learned this in three ways. First was giving us a time limit. Second was giving us a difficult job with the knowledge that we will fail if we dont do anything. Finally, he made us grow up.
When we came into this class the third quarter we had to read a book, finish a power point, and research a social issue. This was the job that was given and if it was not done, we fail. By giving me a time limit, he forced me out of my procrassination shell and made me work my arse off to be better. I had to read a book that was longer then most. I did. I had to make a power point and a social issue that was unlike most. I did. I had to present infront of the whole class and make it interesting for all. I did. I learned to work in the time limit given and do the best I can. By giving us a time limit, we became better students and individuals.
The second lesson I learned was working with a difficult job. I got the book done and I got the power point done. But picking a topic was the hardest part. I had to figure out how to get a topic that related to everyone, and that I could feel passionate about. I found that topic, and I worked hard to finish it. The research was also hard. The topic I picked was more moral then it was logically. I had to turn our morals into the right logic in order to change the minds of many. But, I did well in my attempt. I told the class that if they didnt change, they might get away for a bit. But eventually they would fall into my issue, and not know what to do.
Finally, our teacher made us grow up. We had to get up infront of the whole class in order to finish our presentation. The second largest fear in America is public speaking. We had to over come our trials and our fears and GROW UP. How can we live life if we are afraid to talk infront of our peers. Our peers judge the actions that we give, and so we have to be able to interact with them. Mr. Pitcher made us get up there and talk or fail. That was our only option and most of us found ourselves getting up their and attempting what we had. The biggest lesson of all is to over come ones fear.
We all learned individual lessons, thats how life is. I learned many lessons in this quarter that helped me. The biggest was owning up to what I have done and how I have done it. If I didnt do the work, I would have to show that I didnt. My biggest fear is letting my leaders down because I didnt try. So I tried. I worked my arse off to be a better speaker, presenter, researcher, and finally I succeeded. This essay is giving me the grade I deserve. I deserve whatever A or B I get, but at least I tried. But for those that tried and failed, them trying is the real lesson. Thank you.
Tanner Trimble
Mr. Pitcher
Period 6
3-20-10
What is their to learn in a quarter of pure presentation. Our teacher has already taught us what it means to have Ethos, how to gain Logos, and how to express our Pathos. He has already taught us how to use MLA format in our writing. We already knew how to create a power point. SO, what is it that he taught us. What is it that we all gained when we ended the last quarter? He didn't teach us anything really. We taught ourselves. We gained the ability to research, create a power point, speak in front of others, and write the essay we needed. This class forced us to either succeed or fail. We learned the most important lesson so far. We learned how to try to be better in everything we do. We learned this in three ways. First was giving us a time limit. Second was giving us a difficult job with the knowledge that we will fail if we dont do anything. Finally, he made us grow up.
When we came into this class the third quarter we had to read a book, finish a power point, and research a social issue. This was the job that was given and if it was not done, we fail. By giving me a time limit, he forced me out of my procrassination shell and made me work my arse off to be better. I had to read a book that was longer then most. I did. I had to make a power point and a social issue that was unlike most. I did. I had to present infront of the whole class and make it interesting for all. I did. I learned to work in the time limit given and do the best I can. By giving us a time limit, we became better students and individuals.
The second lesson I learned was working with a difficult job. I got the book done and I got the power point done. But picking a topic was the hardest part. I had to figure out how to get a topic that related to everyone, and that I could feel passionate about. I found that topic, and I worked hard to finish it. The research was also hard. The topic I picked was more moral then it was logically. I had to turn our morals into the right logic in order to change the minds of many. But, I did well in my attempt. I told the class that if they didnt change, they might get away for a bit. But eventually they would fall into my issue, and not know what to do.
Finally, our teacher made us grow up. We had to get up infront of the whole class in order to finish our presentation. The second largest fear in America is public speaking. We had to over come our trials and our fears and GROW UP. How can we live life if we are afraid to talk infront of our peers. Our peers judge the actions that we give, and so we have to be able to interact with them. Mr. Pitcher made us get up there and talk or fail. That was our only option and most of us found ourselves getting up their and attempting what we had. The biggest lesson of all is to over come ones fear.
We all learned individual lessons, thats how life is. I learned many lessons in this quarter that helped me. The biggest was owning up to what I have done and how I have done it. If I didnt do the work, I would have to show that I didnt. My biggest fear is letting my leaders down because I didnt try. So I tried. I worked my arse off to be a better speaker, presenter, researcher, and finally I succeeded. This essay is giving me the grade I deserve. I deserve whatever A or B I get, but at least I tried. But for those that tried and failed, them trying is the real lesson. Thank you.