<p>Well, we started taking tests and writing essays in our English class and I got graded pretty bad on my essays. What is the best way to improve my writing and impress my English teacher? I need that A in the class, but I need to take some action quickly. Thanks</p>
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<p>I see you have irony down.</p>
<p>learn to write well</p>
<p>^^Lol I was going to say something like that but you beat me to it. :-)</p>
<p>OP, the only advice I have is to read. Just read anything you can get your hands on.</p>
<p>Read, and practice your grammar.</p>
<p>“I got graded pretty bad on my essays” </p>
<p>It should be badly. Improve your grammar.</p>
<p>I don’t understand why you’re judging my writing and grammar skills based on what I’ve posted. I’m sure most of you have posted before, without typing in perfect grammar. </p>
<p>I understand reading, practicing, and improving my grammar will help my writing. But specifically, how can I write an essay which conveys my points in a fluid way? How can I achieve clear sentences, which transition to the next very smoothly? Also, what is the best way to brainstorm and write the essay in a short amount of time?</p>
<p>^Really? You asked us how to improve your English grade, and a big part of English is using it correctly. Of course we’re going to correct your grammar.</p>
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<p>One could justify the use of “bad” by pointing out that “graded” could be functioning as a verb that is linking to the subject complement, specifically predicate adjective, “bad” rather than a verb that is being adverbally modified (“bad” would not logically be describing how the essays were graded, as is suggested by the adverb). I’ll refrain from doing so, however.</p>
<p>My teacher said the best way to improve in writing and reading is to read a lot more.</p>
<p>And to make more fluid writing, just practice more essays and EDIT more. Edit each one until your friends tell you it sounds good, or ask your friends to edit and comment so that you know what to improve on.</p>
<p>learn the technical stuff but ultimately it comes down to how your teacher runs the class</p>
<p>English class is perhaps the most subjective class so you either have to write the way your teacher wants you to, or hope you’re teacher’s an easy grader. i naturally write well i guess so i do okay</p>
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<p>Just wanted to point out that your comma is unnecessary for reasons I could explain perfectly if it wasn’t still summer and I was back in school mode. For now I’m satisfied just telling you you’re wrong.</p>
<p>Now for the real advice:
-Get all the technical grammar and punctuation stuff down.
-Read a lot. Expose yourself to many different styles of writing. In this way, your writing will also improve. Plus reading’s fun.
-When you’re writing: use a thesaurus. A lot. You can make your writing loads better by simply picking better words.</p>
<p>I could give you a really detailed rundown of the best way to analyze and write about literature, but I don’t feel like it right now.</p>
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<p>Thesauruses can be dangerous animals without the supplement of a good dictionary.</p>
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<p>Not only is it unnecessary, but it is also incorrect. “without typing…” was intended to restrictively modify “posted,” and so a comma must not be used.</p>
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<p>Why should we not be enabled to utilize thesauri to abet our ouevre?</p>
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<p>I CONCUR WITH PUGGLY. Not only will reading help you subconsciously diversify your sentence structures and vocabulary, but referencing literary works makes you seem more intelligent and thus makes your papers appear to be better</p>
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<p>I see we have another master of irony.</p>
<p>I find this thread to be helpful. Typically english isn’t my strongest subject 
(well, i do speak two other languages :P) I do excellent on the literature portion but my writing skills are subpar.</p>
<p>Damn silverturtle is amazing…and he’s our age. wow.</p>
<p>I personally think that some of you were rude with the OP. He was asking for help, he didn’t come here bragging and boasting. There was no Irony in his post.</p>
<p>Reading and writing my friend.</p>
<p>This thread has turned into a grammar criticism thread. Oh the joy.</p>