During my grade ten English class, I would like to learn how to write a formal essay, a persuasive speech, and a well written story. Over the past few years I have written essays with the same format. I want to improve my vocabulary, by reading interesting books which could challenge my reading abilities. When I improve my vocabulary it would be easier for me to express my thoughts and my readers could understand my writing. Last year I had trouble with poetry. In my opinion, a good way for me to improve my writing skills is by being exposed to different types of wrights such as speeches and stories. I have always been interested in persuasive speeches since I was fascinated by the idea of changing someones mind on a topic that I believe in with a speech. For example, if I was in a gob interview I would like to persuade my boss to give me the job. I would have to use proper English rather than slang to impress them. If I improved my vocabulary I could use it to represent that I am an educated person and that I would be well suited for the job they are providing. During the grade ten English class I would like to improve my communication skills. This is an useful skill to have since it would also prove that I am an approachable person. In conclusion, during my grade ten Literary Studies I would like to improve my vocabulary, communication skills an d my writing.