I focused in the shifts of tenses section of Little Seagull, page 295. I have read the section within this book, and based on my reading I feel like I should further adjust the tenses within my essay. I want to make my writing as easy to understand as possible for the reader, as well as include vivid details about my past experiences. In order to do that I must correctly adjust all the tenses I have used and make sure they are in the correct tense. For my past experiences I should be talking in the past tense and make sure when I am switching to my current literacy situation, I make the switch to present tense. The Little Seagull book has informed me to make sure my past verbs agree along with the pronouns that follow. I should make note of the clauses included and adjust any mistakes I had make in my first draft. The relationship between the main verb and the helping verbs should also be uniform and follow the same tenses in order to provide clarity to my writing. With these changes make to my writing, I will be able to have a more fluid piece of writing that allows my essay to be fully understood while being grammatically correct. The Little Seagull had brought these issues and solutions to my attention and has allowed me to advance mt writing to the next level in a positive way.
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Hi, Brianna,
I am glad you reviewed the tenses section and will check over your draft with tenses in mind. Often students don’t recognize when they make shifts, so being aware is helpful as you edit.