Metacognition: Kite Runner Essay

I found that it was extremely helpful to start with the body paragraphs, move to the conclusion and then back up and finish with the introduction paragraph. That way, I could phrase my thesis to fit my paragraphs, not the other way around. I normally don't do it this way, and I often have a difficult time letting go of ideas that I really like in the opening paragraph, so I think that this approach will benefit me for the future. Also, as I was writing the essay, I found myself stopping and going off on some irrelevant tangent that was not related to my thesis at all, but were very intriguing possibilities that I unfortunately had to omit due to the narrow focus of my thesis. I like this about my thinking, that its sporadic; it jumps around. But, this thinking really irritates me when it comes to writing a paper because I can never stay focused. I just want to write where my mind goes, but I can't allow myself to. With this essay, if I were to have more time to squeeze out the details, I would place most of my effort into the opening paragraph. I really wanted to keep the idea of skeletons flowing throughout the paper, so I knew I wanted to reference them in my opening paragraph, but it doesn't seem to flow as seamlessly as I would like. That I feel is the major improvement that needs to be revised.

Blogging Around

In Sean's "Best of the Week" post he asserts that he is amazing, the alpha in the class, and also briefly voices his opinions about The Kite Runner, saying that he believes this book to be sub-par overall.

Sean, I find that you are taking a task that you find to be meaningless and pointless and creating it into an opportunity to have fun within the parameters of the prompt. I think that this is a very valuable tool to be able to use.
Though, I feel that didn't take the assignment seriously. I found it hilarious and refreshing, but this time, I feel like you neglected the prompt and just let your creative mind wander.

In Sam's "Connection" post she compares literature to artwork saying how important it is not to rush through each one.

What you said is of the utmost importance, and I completely agree. If we rush through anything, we are bound to miss something. That is why whenever I have a reading assignment I try not to leave it for the end of my homework list so that I can gain the most meaning. Even now, when I visit the Art Institute (I can still only be in there for about two hours max) if I stand in front of a painting long enough, I keep noticing these small details that provide new meaning. Although, I have to disagree on your opinions about Pollocks. They are very emotional, I see that, but I don't see them as great artwork. Whenever I look at one I cannot stop thinking about paintings that we did in elementary school with marbles and shoe boxes.