Closing the Curtains on LIT 102: A Journey of Growth, Reflection, and Renewal
Introduction to the Video Presentation
As part of my LIT 102 Writing Portfolio, I have included a short video of myself reading my descriptive piece, “Boarding the Bus at Rush Hour at the Terminal.” This recording serves as a multimodal extension of my work, allowing the audience to experience the rhythm, sensory details, and mood of the piece as it was intended to be heard. By performing the text aloud, I demonstrate my awareness of voice, pacing, emphasis, and expressive reading skills that are essential for modelling fluent reading in the primary classroom.
This video also highlights my ability to bring a written scene to life through oral expression, a key component of effective literacy instruction. Sharing my work aloud reflects my growth as a teacher-writer and showcases the connection between writing, performance and engaging students in meaningful language experiences.
Here is the link to the video with my read aloud of my descriptive writing: "Boarding the Bus at Rush Hour at the Terminal"
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Conclusion
This final video reading marks the closing chapter of my LIT 102 journey, a semester that has transformed the way I see myself as both a writer and an educator. Throughout this course, I have learned not only how to craft descriptive, narrative, and persuasive pieces, but also how to teach these forms with intention, creativity, and confidence. Recording and sharing my reading of “Boarding the Bus at Rush Hour at the Terminal” allowed me to celebrate my growth, showcase my voice, and bring my writing to life in a personal and meaningful way.
As I conclude this portfolio, I am proud of the skills I have developed stronger writing techniques, clearer modelling strategies, and a deeper understanding of how children learn to write. More importantly, I leave this semester with renewed purpose: ready to return to the classroom to guide my students to see writing as a place where their voices matter, their stories belong, and their creativity can flourish.
LIT 102 has shaped me into a more reflective, confident, and intentional teacher-writer, and I look forward to carrying these lessons into my future classroom. This portfolio is not just an end, but a beginning.
Reshana, I really admire how you chose to close your LIT102 journey with a read aloud of your descriptive piece “Boarding the Bus at Rush Hour at the Terminal.” That decision was so powerful because it highlighted not just your writing, but your voice. Reading aloud brought the rhythm, sensory details, and atmosphere of your piece to life in a way that text alone could not. It allowed the me to feel the tension and movement of the scene, almost as if we were boarding the bus alongside you. This piece also resonates with me deeply because I go through similar occurrences twice per day just to get home.
ReplyDeleteWhat stood out most to me was how intentional you were about pacing, emphasis, and expression. Those are exactly the skills our students need modeled in the classroom, and your video shows how reading aloud can bridge the gap between writing and performance. It reminded me that when students hear us bring words to life, they begin to understand that writing is not just marks on a page, it is voice, emotion, and meaning.
Your reflection also made me think about the importance of multimodal literacy. By combining written text with oral performance, you demonstrated how teachers can engage students in multiple ways, making language experiences richer and more memorable. I can see how this practice will inspire your students to not only write with detail but also to read with confidence and expression.
Thank you for sharing your growth so openly. Your read aloud was more than a portfolio piece, it was a celebration of your journey as a teacher-writer, and a reminder that our voices matter just as much as our words. Lovely!
Anique