Boot Camp Essay

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Damine Shannon Professor Cumiskey English 101 12/16/2011 Writer checklist: With each essay submitted, a Writer checklist must be included. This checklist should be submitted in the same document as your essay. Writer’s Checklist for Writing a Narrative 1. Is my title and introduction enticing? 2. Is my thesis effective? 3. Have I included enough details so the reader can visualize my experience? 4. Are the events presented in a logical sequence? 5. Have I used transitions to help the sequence of events flow smoothly? 6. Have I used dialogue (if appropriate)? 7. Have I used a consistent point of view and verb tense? 8. Is the point of my narrative evident? 9. Have I ended the story satisfactorily? 10. Have I proofread thoroughly? Damine Shannon Professor Cumiskey English 101 12/16/11 Navy Boot Camp Life The Navy Boot Camp Life helped to mold me, and influenced the person I am today a leader. The decision to join the navy was not mine but, that of the judge at the court house who was proceeding on my case. Growing up I have been a follower, making wrong decision, that was leading my down the wrong path. Until that day in the court room when the options were given to me. I have found out that in life it’s all about second chances. The judge had given me the choice to serve in the United State Navy. On the 26th of November 2003, I went to boot camp in Great lakes, Illinois. The winter weather was freezing cold and it snowed during boot camp in Great Lakes. That day I will never forget coming off the bus. The navy RDC made us line up in a straight line at an attention, RDC scream at us telling us to look forward, eye forward they call this 100 yard stare. They were checking to make sure we didn’t bring anything illegal on to the base. The first day was a checking in process, just

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