https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz Writing as a way to connect self reflection, discovery and growth en-us 2021-06-10 13:18:46 UTC 2026-03-17 12:23:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f333.png ciccaronee2022 https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz/wish/1598519921 - "My anxious roots have come from being afraid to fail. I always want to be someone that my parents and friends can be proud of." (TW: persuasive)
-"In the end, it is this small word that has forced me to push past my anxiety and fears. Stress has helped me to succeed."(On Stress)

This Section, Stress and Anxiety, showcases writing that emphasizes my inner struggles and how they push me do my best work. These lines are particularly important to my writing because they explain my desire and drive to succeed, not only in AP Lang, but in life. This theme provides a personal perspective on my mindset and motivation. ]]> 2021-06-10 13:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz/wish/1598519921 ciccaronee2022 https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz/wish/1598562300 -"As I walk the wooden planks between the high dunes, I feel the warm weathered boards rough against the tender skin of my newly shoeless feet."(Diamond Beach)
-"Beauty is medicinal, mystic, music for the mind It is the mark of the heavens And the sweetness that surrounds the sea and sky."(Embrace Beauty)

This section, Beautiful Language, demonstrates the soothing impact of well-crafted words and  colorful imagery. I learned to use words and key literary devices like alliteration and metaphor to create beautiful descriptive writing in lines like these. I found that poetic descriptions of nature and beauty can create a visual for the reader and inspire others as I was inspired by Emerson.]]> 2021-06-10 13:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz/wish/1598562300 ciccaronee2022 https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz/wish/1601488747 - "The tangible items that one possesses are bought and temporary and therefore cannot be used to define the essence of who someone really is. Defining one’s value through materialism is artificial and dangerous to a person’s character as well as their health and happiness."(Identity)
-"A community brings people of common interests or backgrounds together and provides an environment that allows for shared experiences, lifestyles and even struggles. Communities enable members to form unique bonds."(Dependence)

This section, Reflection on Society,  highlights the pressures and sometimes false values of society, but also that communities of people are essential in helping members manage through challenges and struggles. These lines are important because they speak to how people with similiar values and goals help each other navigate through life. By reflecting on society, I've been able to think more about my own beliefs and opinions and incoroporate them into my writing. In addtion, when I've been challenged with a writing piece, I've used my community of writers including my classmates, teacher and the Jacko Snook Writing Center, to help make it better. ]]> 2021-06-11 16:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz/wish/1601488747 ciccaronee2022 https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz/wish/1601522513 -"The pictures associated with 2021 are intentionally large and overlapping to overwhelm the viewers, to make them feel overcome by the difficulties of the days. The black and white images take up the majority of the page as they are the here and now, a reflection of the current reality." (Homage)
-" I had no sense of space or time, no understanding of whether I would travel 10 minutes or 2 hours. Distance is a hard thing to comprehend when young, it’s not a concept a child contemplates. Perspectives change though as people get older and distance and time are seen in a different light." (Driving Discovery)

This section, Change in Perception,  showcases writing that emphasizes my different perspectives as time passes. It is important to my writing as it demonstrates a continual evolution of my intelectual views and ability to express them. Learning and growing as an individual and as a writer changes how I express myself and the expression of my ideas. ]]> 2021-06-11 16:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz/wish/1601522513 ciccaronee2022 https://padlet.com/ciccaronee2022/z4arp1zvpv16oflz/wish/1601543550 -"That despite the challenge, or my own fears, I would be ok. It became a prayer, a wish for my success. Now, it’s a quote I repeat to myself, it calms me down and reminds me that even when I feel the smallest, I truly am fierce."(But Little)
-"In summary, the only true way to positively establish one's self-identify is through the knowledge and skills gained through personal experience and achievement. Self-identify shaped by strong self-esteem is durable."(Identity)

This section, Inspiration and Growth, shares personal experiences of understanding and learning. Personal inspirational growth moments create pathos and ethos in the reader and I sought to do both. Throughout AP Lang, I was challenged by various assignments such as timed writes, but I overcame it and developed and enhanced my writing skills to become more talented and  confident.  AP Lang has given me the inspiration to learn and grow as a writer.


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