ENG 102 Finаl Reflectiоn - Timed Writing Assignment Cоngrаtulаtiоns on completing your First-Year Composition sequence! This final reflection serves as your final exam and celebrates your growth as a college writer and researcher. You've accomplished something significant this semester, and this is your chance to reflect on that journey. Assignment Overview Format: Timed writing assignment using HonorlockTime Limit: 120 minutesSubmit: Complete your reflection within the Honorlock sessionApproach: Write naturally and conversationally - this isn't about perfection, it's about reflecting on your learning Your Task Write a thoughtful reflection on your growth this semester in ENG 102. You don't need to address every single point below - choose the areas that feel most meaningful to your experience and write about those. Some areas you might consider: Your Growth as a Critical Reader and Analyst How has your approach to reading and analyzing texts changed since Unit 1? What's different about how you think about cultural messages, stories, or digital content now? Share an example of when you felt proud of your analytical thinking this semester Your Development as a Researcher What surprised you most about the research process in Unit 2? How do you feel about your ability to find, evaluate, and use sources now compared to the beginning of the semester? What was most challenging about research, and how did you work through it? Your Experience with Different Types of Writing How did writing a comparative analysis (Unit 1) differ from writing a research essay (Unit 2) or creating a digital presentation (Unit 3)? Which type of assignment felt most natural to you? Which pushed you the most? What writing skills do you feel most confident about now? Looking Forward How do you think the skills you've developed will help you in future classes? What questions or goals do you have for continued growth as a writer and thinker? What advice would you give to a student just starting ENG 102? Overall Reflection What are you most proud of accomplishing this semester? What was the biggest challenge you overcame? How do you feel about yourself as a college student and academic writer now compared to the beginning of the semester? Tips for Success Be specific: Use examples from your actual assignments and experiences rather than speaking in generalities. Be honest: This reflection works best when you're genuine about both your growth and your ongoing challenges. Be conversational: Write as if you're explaining your semester to a friend or family member who's curious about your learning. Don't stress about perfection: Focus on thoughtful reflection rather than perfect grammar or organization. Celebrate your accomplishments: You've completed a challenging course and developed important academic skills! What We're Looking For Thoughtful self-reflection about your learning process and growth Specific examples from your coursework that demonstrate your claims Awareness of skill development across the three units Realistic understanding of your strengths and areas for continued growth Forward-thinking perspective about how your learning applies to future contexts Final Notes Remember, you've just completed your entire First-Year Composition sequence - that's a significant academic achievement! This reflection is your opportunity to acknowledge your growth, celebrate your successes, and think about how you'll carry these skills forward. Take a moment before you begin to appreciate how far you've come as a writer, researcher, and critical thinker. Then write about that journey with honesty and pride. You've got this!
Spirituаl Prаctices-Midrаsh Midrash is an ancient Jewish traditiоn оf imaginatively entering intо the biblical text. If you listen/read closely enough sacred text, you will come to realize that the biblical text itself sometimes does not provide us with a great deal of detail about events or characters. For example, when God calls Abram to uproot his life and begin his own pilgrimage to an unknown land, the sacred text is silent, for example, on the conversation that he must had with his wife to Sari to embark on such an outlandish journey. But they did. And most assuredly there had to be a conversation between husband wife about the move. Creative Midrash is a way to creatively enter into a biblical story and make it come "alive." Assignment Instructions: For your Midrash this week, read Painter’s “Writing Exploration through Midrash,” pp. 24-27. You will notice that there are a number of prompts under "Invitation to Lectio: Abram and Sarai Called to Leave Home." Following these prompts, spend at least 15 minutes in silence meditating/reflecting on the Genesis text. And write your own Midrash based on the prompts. Remember Midrash is not biblical or scholarly analysis of the scriptural text. Rather it is about imaginatively placing yourself into the story itself to gain new insights about its characters--also perhaps about you as well. What are the emotions, fears, worries, uncertainties, even anticipated joys that Abram and Sarai may have experienced on embarking on their own, largely unknown pilgrimage. Be sure that your Midrash is at least 500 words in length. For this assignment, you will be using Honorlock. While there is no time limit, please keep in mind the following: You will NOT have access to the internet or any form of AI nor any other application on your computer. You are permitted only ONE sheet of paper for any notes that you wish to create beforehand. Deadline: This assignment is due by Sunday 11:59 pm of Module 2.