Narrative & Reflection
Daniela Ambriz
Ms. Lehmann
English 1-3
3/2/2020
Succeeding
Many people think going into high school isn't the scariest thing in their life. I on the other hand, was terrified. During the summer, I would count the days till I had to show up to school, and each day it would get closer and closer.
My friends kept convincing me to play volleyball. In my mind I didn’t want to play any sports just because I feel like everyone is staring at everything I do and I feel very nervous. I have really bad anxiety, so that never helped. I couldn’t see myself playing in front of people, but my friends kept pushing me to play. I started going on runs because I knew high school sports aren't as easy as middle school or elementary. I was definitely not in shape to be playing, but the more I ran, the more I would get better, so I never stopped.
Our first practice was August 14, 2019. I woke up that morning feeling very nervous because I knew I had to go, or my friends would be disappointed. I had butterflies in my stomach. I did not know how to feel. I went to go pick up Angela, one of my closest friends. We thought practice was at 6p.m, but Headyn, one of my other friends, called us. Saying “Hey, practice starts in 5 minutes so where are you guys at?” It was 3:55p.m when she called us. I replied saying “WHAT?” She said, “Yes, so hurry up.” I drove faster than anyone can imagine. I felt like I needed to go to the bathroom since I felt nervous still. It was the worst feeling ever. We got there around 4:05p.m. It wasn’t that late, but I'm sure high school coaches don’t like that. They told us to line up so we could stretch. It wasn’t so bad until they had us doing the most exhausting working out. I was almost out of breath. I kept telling myself to just keep pushing. Once it was my fourth lap, I ran faster than a high school girl who had been playing for a year. I was so happy but I thought nobody saw. I turned my head, and one of the coaches yelled, “Way to go, Daniela!” I was the happiest I had been in a very long time. I felt so accomplished. I was very surprised that I could run like that. I knew I had to keep playing ever since I heard her say that to me.
The first week had been done, and both coaches called us one by one. I was terrified because they were going to let us know who made the team, or who didn’t. I was the first one to be called up and they said “Welcome to the J.V team.” I knew I wasn’t going to be with the older girls, because I was still learning, but at least I made the team. I was supper happy. I met so many girls that I have never met in my life. Our coach was nice to everybody, and she always had a smile on her face. I was ready to start off the season with a good attitude.
After practice, I went home screaming to my parents. They asked, “Did you make the team!” I nodded my head with excitement. My parents were super proud of me. That same day my parents told me, “Get ready, were going out for food.” I asked, “Why?” They replied, “We are proud of your accomplishment’s, so you deserve to go out.” I had a burger with bacon, it was so yummy and for dessert I had ice cream covered in chocolate. This was one of the best days of my life.
Once people knew I played volleyball, it wasn’t so bad. I made new friends that I never thought I would become close to, so high school wasn’t so bad after all. I will continue playing my favorite sport, and I am very thankful my friends pushed me to play. I also feel great that, I made my parents proud. My sister didn’t get to play for high school, so I felt very proud of myself.
Personal Narrative Reflection
Please answer all questions in complete, grammatically correct sentences.
1. Explain the process you went through to write this paper. Please be specific.
My first step was brain storming. My second step was writing a introduction and then i did my paragraphs. I then wrote a conclusion. I ended my story with a title.
2. What qualifies this paper as a narrative? What are the requirements for this genre and how did you meet them?
I had show not tell.
3. What is one part of your story that you think turned out really well? What do you like about that part? My show not tell. I like that I explained my story really good by showing not telling.
Ms. Lehmann
English 1-3
3/2/2020
Succeeding
Many people think going into high school isn't the scariest thing in their life. I on the other hand, was terrified. During the summer, I would count the days till I had to show up to school, and each day it would get closer and closer.
My friends kept convincing me to play volleyball. In my mind I didn’t want to play any sports just because I feel like everyone is staring at everything I do and I feel very nervous. I have really bad anxiety, so that never helped. I couldn’t see myself playing in front of people, but my friends kept pushing me to play. I started going on runs because I knew high school sports aren't as easy as middle school or elementary. I was definitely not in shape to be playing, but the more I ran, the more I would get better, so I never stopped.
Our first practice was August 14, 2019. I woke up that morning feeling very nervous because I knew I had to go, or my friends would be disappointed. I had butterflies in my stomach. I did not know how to feel. I went to go pick up Angela, one of my closest friends. We thought practice was at 6p.m, but Headyn, one of my other friends, called us. Saying “Hey, practice starts in 5 minutes so where are you guys at?” It was 3:55p.m when she called us. I replied saying “WHAT?” She said, “Yes, so hurry up.” I drove faster than anyone can imagine. I felt like I needed to go to the bathroom since I felt nervous still. It was the worst feeling ever. We got there around 4:05p.m. It wasn’t that late, but I'm sure high school coaches don’t like that. They told us to line up so we could stretch. It wasn’t so bad until they had us doing the most exhausting working out. I was almost out of breath. I kept telling myself to just keep pushing. Once it was my fourth lap, I ran faster than a high school girl who had been playing for a year. I was so happy but I thought nobody saw. I turned my head, and one of the coaches yelled, “Way to go, Daniela!” I was the happiest I had been in a very long time. I felt so accomplished. I was very surprised that I could run like that. I knew I had to keep playing ever since I heard her say that to me.
The first week had been done, and both coaches called us one by one. I was terrified because they were going to let us know who made the team, or who didn’t. I was the first one to be called up and they said “Welcome to the J.V team.” I knew I wasn’t going to be with the older girls, because I was still learning, but at least I made the team. I was supper happy. I met so many girls that I have never met in my life. Our coach was nice to everybody, and she always had a smile on her face. I was ready to start off the season with a good attitude.
After practice, I went home screaming to my parents. They asked, “Did you make the team!” I nodded my head with excitement. My parents were super proud of me. That same day my parents told me, “Get ready, were going out for food.” I asked, “Why?” They replied, “We are proud of your accomplishment’s, so you deserve to go out.” I had a burger with bacon, it was so yummy and for dessert I had ice cream covered in chocolate. This was one of the best days of my life.
Once people knew I played volleyball, it wasn’t so bad. I made new friends that I never thought I would become close to, so high school wasn’t so bad after all. I will continue playing my favorite sport, and I am very thankful my friends pushed me to play. I also feel great that, I made my parents proud. My sister didn’t get to play for high school, so I felt very proud of myself.
Personal Narrative Reflection
Please answer all questions in complete, grammatically correct sentences.
1. Explain the process you went through to write this paper. Please be specific.
My first step was brain storming. My second step was writing a introduction and then i did my paragraphs. I then wrote a conclusion. I ended my story with a title.
2. What qualifies this paper as a narrative? What are the requirements for this genre and how did you meet them?
I had show not tell.
3. What is one part of your story that you think turned out really well? What do you like about that part? My show not tell. I like that I explained my story really good by showing not telling.