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Introduction to Reflection Essays
English 100 Students, TTH, 7aFall 2009
Personal Experiences
“…present their experience in order to explore possible meaning.” (RCWW 151) [i.e. seasons changing]
The Forms Of Reflective Writing
Based on what you have experienced or observed
Represents something did, saw, read, or overheard
Personal experience based on Make vivid so reader can imagine or
experience
Reflection: Cultural Significance The significance of a specific occasion that
you have experience or observed. Explore pride, jealously, and compassion of
a specific occasion. Reflect on social changes and challenges.
Changes in scientific knowledge Changes in the environment Changes to perfect the body
Cultural Significance in Reflection Making a inference
(Connection) to current or past events.
“A universe lies on the sidewalks of New York” – one mans trash can be another's treasure.
Football Story- taking an anthological view of football and connecting the sport with Native American traditional right of passage to become a man
Observational Essay Person- InterviewPlace- Takes notes and observed
Both Describe Something*what you see* what you feel
Social Change Observation
Describe what you are observing
How you look at people & society
Ex: the different ethnicities & cultures you see in campus
Reflection Talk about personal
experience and how it makes you feel. Exploratory and
creative What people in
your society make you feel
Observation/Reflection Content Comparison
OBSERVATION- Focus on detail- Thoughtful Analysis- Questioning or
inquiring, still able to make discoveries.
REFLECTIVE- Recall events from
the past- Exploring your
ideas- Connections
Observations can lead to Reflections.