Levi+Ryfiak

Levi Ryfak [|Thornapple Kellogg High School] Mrs.Baxter, Honors English 10

Readers Profile Levi is a reader. He believes that most readers read because they, like him enjoy it. He feels many read to gain information, and some, mostly high school students, read because they’re required. Levi’s favorite genre is fiction, and inside that category he enjoys fantasy. When in need of a new book, Levi looks for suggestions from friends and family. He started reading at an early age, 1st grade, and hasn't been able to stop since. Even in Levi’s busy schedule, he tries to make room for reading each day. Levi believes reading gives its fans knowledge, life lessons, and above all happiness. Levi enjoys reading because when an accomplished author writes a book well, his emotions start working, and he’s transported to a different, better place. Levi believes the true difficulty lies not in the act of reading itself, but in truly understanding what it is you read. Levi is always yearning to grow as a reader, and increase his overall comprehension.

Writers Profile Levi is a writer. He learned to write in the 1st grade and fondly remembers many lessons in writing. Levi believes that in order to capture an audience an author has to appeal to their interests and catch their attention, make them curious. He says that people write for several reasons, mainly, because they have to, for an escape, or for fun. In Levi’s opinion, diction, word flow, and well organized ideas make a good writer, “They work together to make a wonderful piece.” Levi likes to express his views in writing and he enjoys writing fictional pieces. When writing, he has to stare at blank paper until inspiration strikes, after he starts it is nearly impossible for him to stop. Levi is inspired by people and experiences. To create a story he comes up with an idea or a theme first and then builds off from there. Levi has made attempts to write a book, but he always ends up focusing on little details and begins to lose sight of the story. Levi often writes when he is alone on his porch or at his table. If he had to describe his writing ability, Levi puts it at a solid 8, “because it’s creative and clever, although sometimes, grammar and word choice makes it hard to read.”

Assignments

Good Night and Good Luck Mini Paper (Bullet Point 2: McCarthy's use of power)

[|Horse Poetry]

[|Added Scene- Crucible]

[|Crucible Research Paper]