Personal Narrative: Analytical Thinking

Since I have started middle school, I have grown and learned in my reading, writing, and thinking skills. A strength of mine that I noticed in all three grade levels was my ability to comprehend the theme and main idea of texts with many details. Another strength that I displayed through all grade levels was analytical thinking. I used and continue to use analytical thinking when reading, solving problems, and envisioning new ideas. A common weakness that continue to exhibit throughout middle school is transferring my thoughts and ideas from my mind to my paper. I always have wonderful ideas, but have difficulty putting my ideas into words for others to understand. I have shown significant growth in the area of connecting information to other information that I have learned.
In sixth grade, I did not have proficient skills of connecting different topics. In sixth grade, I was frustrated with having to learn subjects with no apparent purpose, but I now know that knowledge holds the key to success. I also have also shown growth in my collaboration and teamwork skills. When I entered middle school, I was firmly against working in groups because i thought that others would be a detriment to success on the project. Now, as an eighth grader, I am aware that everyone can bring something valuable to the table, and collaboration can aid in success. For the remainder of eighth grade, I would like to train my brain to think more creatively and practically, because analytical, creative, and practical thinking are needed to think efficiently. As I grow and mature in middle school, I become even more excited to see what the future hold for