English Final Exam "The List"

Context and Reflection

            The piece that I am sharing today is a slice of life called “The List”. In this piece I am showing off how I have grown as a writer. I did not write this a long time ago, in fact I wrote it in April. But I feel that I am constantly getting better in my writing.

I chose this piece because I was looking through all of my writing and I decided that I wanted to do a slice of life. Then I thought that out of all my work this slice of life best shows off my skills. I changed this piece quite a bit. I had revised it but I thought that I had missed something. So, I gave it to my friend to revise. Then, after that I corrected more grammar errors and a little bit of the plot. Before it was over the course of half a day, now it takes place during lunch. I am very happy with these changes and they defiantly add to the piece. It makes it more of a slice of life because it is over a shorter period of time and the grammar is defiantly better. In conclusion, I am very proud of this piece and I hope you enjoy it.

 

The Piece

The List

     It was lunch. I was nervous. The list should be out today.  They had made us wait for the cast list to be posted for 2 whole weeks but yesterday they announced that the list would  be out today during lunch. I didn’t think I did so great at my audition so I was nervous, though I didn’t act like it.  I sat down and started to eat. Every bite was making me more anxious. I knew at any moment someone was going to say it is posted. Then I saw people come out of the hallway where the list should be. I know what was about to happen. Just as I predicted my friend from past plays I have been in came up to me and said the cast list is posted. I said, “Thanks” trying to sound as calm as possible but inside I was screaming, I ran to the list.

Then about 20 steps away I stopped running and started to walk. I thought So many people had tried out, I probably didn't make it. 15 steps away. Of course I made it, I’ve been in other plays. 10 steps away. I didn't make it, my audition was horrible! 5 steps away. I know the director, I made it. 0 steps away. I look up at the board. It is a short list. I go down the list with my finger until I spot my name. I made it! I actually made it! I didn't get a big part, but that doesn't matter.

I made it!

About the Author

       Hello, my name is Emma Salomon. I would describe myself as a good English student. I may not get 100 on everything but I get close to it. This is basically the same as last year. I got similar grades or maybe a little bit higher, but the class was easier back then. Now it is more challenging but I have improved so I do well. One thing I have improved on in English class is grammar, I still mess up a lot but less than last year. I am also just a better writer in general. I now know how to make a story more exciting. This is all thanks to Mrs. Cernera who I have learned so much from but also from my friends who help me edit my writing or who have written things with me. Overall I am a better English student in general and I hope that my writing shows this.