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High School Reflection on Growth and Skills

Savannah Anderson reflects on her four years at Great Oak, highlighting her growth in communication skills, particularly in public speaking and language. She overcame her fear of public speaking during a Socratic seminar, achieving her best score and reducing her anxiety for future presentations. Anderson plans to continue improving her skills in college by taking Speech and Debate, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and relationships learned during high school.

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High School Reflection on Growth and Skills

Savannah Anderson reflects on her four years at Great Oak, highlighting her growth in communication skills, particularly in public speaking and language. She overcame her fear of public speaking during a Socratic seminar, achieving her best score and reducing her anxiety for future presentations. Anderson plans to continue improving her skills in college by taking Speech and Debate, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and relationships learned during high school.

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Savannah Anderson
Ms. Woelke
ERWC
March 23, 2017
Reflection
Over the course of my four years at Great Oak, I have learned many skills and techniques of
how to communicate, inform, and explain my thoughts to others. I have always dreaded public
speaking, my grade I am most proud of is a Socratic seminar. The Socratic took place in Ms.
Sharfs class, it was a makeup, Ms. Woelke explained to her that I was not a fan thus not much
participation. I was assigned to be the conversation leader and controlled the topics, it was my
worst nightmare. It was the best possible situation at the same time, I concurred a large fear
and did not crack under pressure. It was my best score I have even gotten in a Socratic
Seminar, it gave me a little less anxiety going into the next Socratic.

Over the past four years I have remained very constant in the main category reading,
obtaining my four year average percent of 85-87%. In the writing category, I averaged and 85%,
which is consistent with my previous years. The speaking and listening category, often was one
of my highest ranging from 90-92%, which is interesting to look back on. Lastly, the language
percentage varied from year to year from 82 -89%, which is also intriguing since spelling is
difficult for me at times.

Since seeing my past transcripts over the past four years, I believe I have made the most
growth in language and speaking. There is an much to improve upon in those sectors, I wish to
better my spelling, also to be able to speak with conviction in professional settings. After Great
Oak, my Freshman year in college I plan on taking Speech and Debate right away, to deal with
my biggest fears head on. With focus and determination I know I will be able to achieve my
many goals in life.

I believe Great Oak has prepared a great deal for the real world, through my many
collaborations with fellow student I have learned about teamwork and tolerance. I believe High
School has taught me many lessons on friendships and relationships.

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