. What are the strengths of your partner’s essay? Why?
His opening paragraph was really strong because it made me interested and want to keep reading

2. What areas could use improvements? In other words, what suggestions can you give

your partner that will help his/her paper improve?

He had a few run on sentences.  I would try and keep those to a minimal

3. What is your favorite literary device used in your partner’s essay?
He didn't have any
4. What is the part of the paper that stands out as the most "catchy" or important?
The whole thing was very important.  What he learned from the experience stood out the most to me.

For my narrative I need to be more organized.  I need to realize which parts are more important than others and emphasize those parts.  I need to be more clear of the plot, setting, climax and ending of the story as well.

1.  Do you enjoy English classes?  Why or why not?

yes I like the idea of being creative and making something individual unlike math of science where everything is the same.

 2.  What type of writing do you enjoy?  Write all that apply:

Short story

Poetry

Lists

Notes to friends

Letters

Jokes

Other

1. What did you think of this narrative?
    I thought it was really interesting how she was taught words.  Its hard to believe that people don't realize that words go wtih objects naturally.
2. What was most interesting or engaging about it?
how it took her awhile to realize that w-a-t-e-r meant the cold misty feeling she felt running her hand under water
3. What surprised you?
That her teacher was so patient with her because I would have a hard time staying calm and not yelling.
4. Did this change your outlook on Helen Keller at all? Why or why not?
This did not change my outlook on Helen Keller.  I knew she had faced many hardships with her disabilities and this passage just made it even more clear how hard life was for her.
5. Copy and paste three examples of vivid detail and imagery that helped enhance the story
1.As the cool stream gushed over one hand she spelled into the other the word water
2. The afternoon sun penetrated the mass of honeysuckle that covered the porch, and fell on my upturned face.
3.My fingers lingered almost unconsciously on the familiar leaves and blossoms which had just come forth to greet the sweet southern spring

6. How can a narrative be more engaging than something like a biography? Why is it important to get someone's personal perspective?
A narrative can give you their opinions in more detail.  It puts the reader in their shoes and makes you feel as if you are there right next to Helen Keller experiencing these things.
7. Make a bulltted lists of some things you could write a narrative about
My companys dance concert (warming up)
an exciting swim meet
getting a puppy
coming to high school
auditoning for OSU dance program
riding the top thrill dragster

Where I'm From

I am from comfort and music.

I am from arrow heads and horns,

from scraped knees and red rover.

I am from the pitch black night and glowing fireflies.

I am from bleach blonde babies, kisses and giggles.

I am from frustration, exploding powder, and thanksgiving.

I am from fudge , coffee and drawn out telephone calls.

From aces and note cards.

I am from getting babysat by smoggy blue natatoriums that

felt peaceful and loving.

I’m  from magic cats and tea parties.

From plastic  and Velcro, to confidence and pictures.

I am from lane lines, thermometers, blue ribbons, and   buzzers

I am from garages with speakers that yell and correct

I am from closets stuffed full of leotards and gossip

I am from the heat on stage and the chilling early rehearsals.

I am from twinkling Christmas lights on the street

I am from “lost” with friends

I’m from buckeye blitz and caramel

I am from silver rings and a pink purse

 I am from 4 women who shaped me