This year in Literary Studies 10 I want to improve my public speaking skills.  I’ve never been the type of student that enjoys presentations or is comfortable with talking in front of groups of people.  I am usually good with eye contact and things like that but the main things I need to improve on is hand gestures and voice projection.  I can improve on this by practicing a lot before a presentation, memorizing my script or doing things like answering questions and elaborating in conversations with my peers.  I think by doing things like this will help build up confidence and help me with my public speaking.  Another thing I want to incorporate with my writing this year is more advanced vocabulary.  I tend to stick to an average amount of advanced vocabulary but I think if I add more complex words it will help my essays become more descriptive.  I can expand my vocabulary by being exposed to different styles of writing and reading more often.  I usually don’t read for fun but I’d like to get more into it sometime soon.  When I read I usually stick to the same genre which is “Social Issues.”  I like how the storyline is very realistic and there are many relatable aspects for the reader.  You feel like you can connect with the situations and characters which is why I enjoy the genre so much.  I’d like to start branching out an reading different novels such as suspense/thriller and maybe fantasy.  If I read different types of books I believe it will add some diversity to  my writing and overall improve it.