Dear Mrs. Cline,
So far during this semester, as I am sure you have noticed, I have really been struggling with this whole literary analysis concept. I start out with an idea for each writing assignment, and then I seem to get lost and overwhelmed somewhere in the middle of writing my essay. You have definitely provided useful information on our weekly assignments pages though, which is becoming more helpful. It is also difficult for me because I work about 50 hours a week at a Hospice Care Unit as a CNA, which I absolutely love. Working this much does make it more difficult for me to accomplish assignments to my full potential though, especially since I work nights. I just hope to improve now that I have cut back my hours to 40 hours a week nights. I feel that my strengths are punctuation. I have been feeling very discouraged lately, so I honestly cannot see that I have many strengths currently. As far as the readings go, I feel intrigued by the dark themes that they have had so far. I have had a difficult time being able to analyze them though. I think a lot of my issue is that I have not had a ton of spare time to actually try and understand the concept more, that is going to change from here on out. Literary analysis is so different from the other writing I have done in college. I have had a very difficult time for some reason applying this concept to essays. I am usually a very strong descriptive writer, as well as the other types of writing that was used in English 101. My goals for this second half of the session is to build a stronger understanding, spend more time on each assignments, finish assignments early, and of course do well on each and every assignment, including blog posts. Overall for the entire term I would really love to get an A. I know that I can do it. I want to get my RN and eventually move to my BSN at a university. I want to get above the minimum gpa allowed to be in the nursing program due to the reputation I will maintain as well as other opportunities such as a shorter time on the possible wait list. Have a great week and thank you for your help and patients with me this semester.
Sincerly,
Kendra Smith
Kendra, Do not get discouraged. Writing is not the easiest for everyone and analyzing is a bit frustrating when you are not used to the process. I have also had trouble with it because it isn't something I have done before. I know how frustrating and hard it can be when life gets in the way of school but hang in there girl! Have faith in yourself (it sounds like you do) and you will surely succeed. Good luck.
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It is easy to get discouraged, there have been points that I have struggled with a lot in this class too especially working 2 jobs. I think you are doing a great job sticking with it and with practice it will get easier. We're more than half-way through and I think that is an accomplishment for all of us, so keep it up!
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