1. Introduction to Reflection Essays English 100 Students, TTH, 7a Fall 2009

2. Personal Experiences  “…present their experience in order to explore possible meaning.” (RCWW 151) [i.e. seasons changing]

3. The Forms Of Reflective Writing  Based on what you have experienced or observed  Represents something did, saw, read, or overheard  Personal experience based on  Make vivid so reader can imagine or experience

4. Reflection: Cultural Significance  The significance of a specific occasion that you have experience or observed.  Explore pride, jealously, and compassion of a specific occasion.  Reflect on social changes and challenges. Changes in scientific knowledge Changes in the environment Changes to perfect the body

5. Cultural Significance in Reflection  Making a inference (Connection) to current or past events.  “A universe lies on the sidewalks of New York” – one mans trash can be another's treasure.  Football Story- taking an anthological view of football and connecting the sport with Native American traditional right of passage to become a man

6. Observational Essay Person- Interview Place- Takes notes and observed Both Describe Something *what you see * what you feel

7. Social Change  Observation Describe what you are observing How you look at people & society Ex: the different ethnicities & cultures you see in campus  Reflection Talk about personal experience and how it makes you feel.  Exploratory and creative  What people in your society make you feel

8. Observation/Reflection Content Comparison OBSERVATION -Focus on detail -Thoughtful Analysis -Questioning or inquiring, still able to make discoveries. REFLECTIVE -Recall events from the past -Exploring your ideas -Connections Observations can lead to Reflections.