Assignment Overview: As we clоse the semester, tаke this оppоrtunity to reflect on whаt you’ve leаrned in ENG 251. You’ve explored a range of powerful texts, and now it’s time to look back at how those readings, discussions, and Major Writing Assignment 1 have shaped your understanding of literature and writing. Prompt: Write a five-paragraph reflective essay in which you consider the following. Proofread it before submitting it, but do not try to make it perfect. Introduction: Begin with a few sentences that capture the reader's attention and introduce the topic. End your introduction with a sentence (thesis statement) that previews what you’ll reflect on: your reading experiences, class discussions, and your writing. (Try to write 5 - 7 sentences) Paragraph 1: Reflect on the readings. Which reading(s) stood out to you most and why? How did they challenge or expand your thinking? (Try to write 10 - 15 sentences) Readings: "Iroquois Creation Story," "Trickster and the Talking Bulb," "Letter of Discovery," "A Model of Christian Charity," "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," "Young Goodman Brown," "The Cask of Amontillado," "Common Sense," "The Declaration of Independence," "Self-Reliance," "Declaration of Sentiments," "A House Divided," and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Paragraph 2: Reflect on how class activities like discussions, quizzes, and the course modules helped you engage with the material. Did any of these help you understand a reading more clearly or think about something in a new way? You might describe something a classmate said, a quiz that challenged you, or a module that gave helpful context. If nothing specific stands out, talk more generally about how these parts of the course supported your learning. (Try to write 10–15 sentences) Paragraph 3: Reflect on your process and experience with Major Writing Assignment 1, especially the personal recording. How did it feel to share a personal story or interview someone close to you? What did you learn from the writing process? (Try to write 10–15 sentences) Conclusion: Sum up what this course has taught you about literature and yourself as a student. What skills or insights are you taking with you? What goals do you have for your future reading or writing? (Try to write 10 - 15 sentences)