MY LANGUAGE LEARNING LOGS MEETING 10

 

MY LANGUAGE LEARNING LOGS MEETING 10

STUDENT PSEUDONYM NAME: BUBBLE

DATE: OCTOBER, 18, 2023

SESSION MATERIAL: An example of a feature story in news writing and its analysis and feedback

 

LANGUAGE LEARNING LOG

Number of the meeting tasks	Topic of the meeting	Sources	Vocabulary usage (New vocabulary words or phrases encounteres during the session material: The word, its definition, part of speech, and an example sentence)	Example taken from the text	Grammar
Meeting 10 Task	An example of a feature story in news writing and its analysis and feedback	Lecturer’s Note	Encountered: ditemui	In this section, the student teacher can reflect on specific language features they encountered during the session material.	Active voice   Past tense
			Incorporating: menggabungkan	I feel confident about incorporating these elements into my writing	Active voice   Present tense
			Precision: presisi                noun	Evaluate the language used for clarity and precision, reflecting the newswriting principle of clear communication.	Active voice   Past tense

 

REFLECTION

            Engaging with a feature story in news writing, along with the subsequent analysis and feedback, has been a rich learning experience. The selected feature story, focused on a local community initiative, showcased the power of storytelling in journalism. The writer adeptly employed descriptive language and vivid details to bring the community and its endeavors to life, effectively creating a strong sense of place. The narrative structure was compelling, with a well-crafted lead that immediately drew readers in and a coherent flow that sustained interest throughout. The incorporation of personal anecdotes and quotes from community members added authenticity and humanized the story.

The analysis and feedback session provided valuable insights into the strengths and areas for improvement. The importance of maintaining a balance between storytelling and conveying essential information became apparent. Constructive criticism highlighted opportunities to enhance clarity in certain sections and fine-tune the pacing for a more seamless reading experience. Additionally, the feedback emphasized the significance of ensuring that every element within the feature story contributes meaningfully to the overall narrative.

This experience has underscored the intricacies of feature writing, where storytelling prowess, journalistic integrity, and reader engagement intersect. It has prompted a deeper reflection on the craft of news writing, inspiring a commitment to refining my skills in crafting compelling and impactful feature stories that resonate with audiences while maintaining the highest journalistic standards.

SUMMARY

Engaging with a feature story in news writing, centered on a local community initiative, provided a valuable learning experience. The narrative skillfully utilized descriptive language and storytelling techniques to bring the community to life, creating a strong sense of place. The analysis and feedback emphasized the need for a balanced approach between storytelling and conveying essential information. Constructive criticism focused on improving clarity, pacing, and ensuring that every element contributes meaningfully to the overall narrative. This experience highlighted the intricate interplay between storytelling prowess and journalistic integrity, inspiring a commitment to refining skills in crafting compelling and impactful feature stories that resonate with audiences.

 

LEARNING STRATEGIES

            Initially, I search for relevant e-books or articles related to the topic. Subsequently, I carefully peruse the materials to understand their contents thoroughly. Then, I focus on identifying new words, delving into their pronunciation, part of speech, Indonesian translations, definitions, example sentences, and synonyms. Afterward, I select and note down the key points, gathering my thoughts to expound on the topic in my own words. Following this, I organize the crucial points and my comprehension of the subject matter into a coherent paragraph. Then, I review the paragraph, emphasizing corrections in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and word selection, while ensuring sentence clarity and coherence. Next, I arrange my writing in the appropriate format, refining its structure and presentation. Lastly, I publish my essay on my personal blog, conducting a final check to ensure the format is accurate and easily comprehensible.