Griot/ Djali and Hip hop Essay

My abilities in writing essays may not be perfect and writing under pressure proved to be even harder. The hardest part about this essay was trying to articulate my thoughts in the time frame given to us to write. Because I had not been present to get the article during the previous class, I had to read my article the day of the essay and squeeze comprehension and articulation into the class period. Understanding the Griot and Djali culture grew increasingly confusing; I had to reread the article several times before actually grasping a good idea of Baraka’s main point. As I began writing, words and thoughts were jumbled; it took me awhile before I could write at a good pace moving with momentum. Doing more research and making connections aided in my comprehension of the topic and helped to write my essay. I liked that we were exploring a new topic that allowed us to a gain a new perspective on Griot/Djali tradition. I thought it was also a different approach from what we usually do in class and it made the period move along smoothly. Though this class essay was a little tough for everyone, I learned to work under pressure and pace myself to get my thoughts onto paper. I didn’t get to finish the essay because there were still so many ideas I wanted to include, but I was able to continue and add my paragraphs at home. In addition, I also learned about a new culture and how many different aspects of life can contribute to hip hop culture, or any culture. If I could have another opportunity at working on this essay, I would use more resources and evidence to gain stronger support. I would also have more time to work consistently and eloquently in constructing my thoughts.