The five words that I would use to describe my literacy guide are interesting, insightful, easy, difficult, and frightening. It is interesting, because it shows a variety of topics and shows how others think about things that they might be interested in. The writing style and pictures the authors used were sometimes funny and sarcastic. The comments range from positive to negative and are at times funny, sarcastic, hurtful, and truthful. I would say that my guide is insightful, because it gives people who might be struggling with finding stories on the New York Times help. I was having trouble finding stories that interested me until I looked at the “most popular” section. I chose the word “easy,” because I believe that my guide will be easy to follow. I don’t use elevated vocabulary except for when quoting what someone else said. I divided the sections up nicely, tried to make each flow smoothly, and tried to follow the same technique throughout the entire paper. The literacy guide was difficult. I started with this one topic, and it wasn’t working out too well. Therefore, I had to start over which put me a day behind and was extremely stressful.  Lastly, I would use the word “frightening” to describe my guide, because I am afraid at how I did on the guide. I know I tried my best, but I still want to make an excellent grade on the paper.  I was so afraid at how I had done on the guide, that I was afraid to submit it. My mom had to calm me down before I could submit the paper. Even though I had mixed emotions on this guide, I really believe that I did well, because I gave it my all.

The article that I enjoyed working the most with was Steve Rannazzisi, Comedian Who Told of 9/11 Escape, Admits He Lied. September 11, 2001 is a very sensitive subject for some people, and Rannazzisi’s lying made the day worse. At the time of the attack, he was a new comedian who wanted some attention. He received the attention but in the wrong way. His lie cost him his contract with Buffalo Wild Wings and fans. Some fans were on his side and others were not. Some thought he should have been pulled off of the air on the network Comedy Central, while others thought he should be forgiven. His co-star said that he was a good guy but just did a dumb thing. I don’t think he should have lied, but I do give him points for manning up and apologizing.

The advice that I would give myself for the next writing situation that I am in is to go with my first choice. Not going with my first choice on the guide put me really behind. It was also very difficult to do the assignment with the choice I thought I was going to do. When I finally decided to go with my first choice, I was at peace. The first choice was easier and not as stressful. Next time I will know to not second guess myself, hopefully.