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Reflective Writing

Reflective writing is a method for analyzing personal experiences to gain insights and improve self-awareness. It involves a structured approach including an introduction, description, feelings, evaluation, and conclusion, which enhances critical thinking and writing skills. The document also provides exercises to practice reflective writing by identifying reflections and writing short reflections based on personal challenges.

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Reflective Writing

Reflective writing is a method for analyzing personal experiences to gain insights and improve self-awareness. It involves a structured approach including an introduction, description, feelings, evaluation, and conclusion, which enhances critical thinking and writing skills. The document also provides exercises to practice reflective writing by identifying reflections and writing short reflections based on personal challenges.

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A+ ACADEMY 1

Reflective Writing
What is Reflective Writing?
Reflective writing is a way of thinking about your experiences, actions, and feelings to
understand them better. It helps you learn from your experiences and express your
thoughts clearly.

Why is Reflective Writing Important?


• Helps you understand yourself and your experiences
• Improves your critical thinking and writing skills
• Encourages personal growth and self-awareness
• Helps you learn from mistakes and successes

Structure of Reflective Writing


1. Introduction
• Briefly introduce the experience or event you are reflecting on.
• Explain why it is important or meaningful.

2. Description
• Describe what happened.
• Include details such as where, when, and who was involved.

3. Feelings and Thoughts


• Explain how you felt before, during, and after the experience.
• What were you thinking at that time?

4. Evaluation
• What went well? What didn’t?
• What did you learn from the experience?

5. Conclusion
• Summarize your key takeaways.
• How will this experience affect you in the future?

Tips for Writing a Good Reflection


• Be honest about your feelings and thoughts.
• Use descriptive language to bring your experience to life.
• Organize your ideas clearly using paragraphs.
• Use 'I' because this is a personal reflection.
• Proofread your work to check for grammar and spelling mistakes.
A+ ACADEMY 2

Reflective Writing Worksheet


Exercise 1: Identifying Reflection
Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Last week, I participated in my school’s debate competition. At first, I was really nervous
because I had never spoken in front of so many people. But as I started talking, I gained
confidence and enjoyed the experience. In the end, my team won second place. I felt proud
of myself for trying something new.

Questions:
1. What experience is the writer reflecting on?
2. How did the writer feel at the beginning of the experience?
3. What was the outcome of the event?
4. What did the writer learn from the experience?

Exercise 2: Writing a Short Reflection


Think about a time when you faced a challenge or learned something new. Write a short
reflection using the guide below.

1. Describe the experience. What happened? Where and when?


2. How did you feel before, during, and after?
3. What did you learn from this experience?
4. How will this experience help you in the future?

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