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.