READY, AIM, FIRE!!!!
There's an art to writing as there's an art to qualifying with the M-16 Rifle.� I went about writing a paper with my all as I did when qualifying with my M-16 rifle when I was in the Army.
The technique I used on both would cause my heart to race and my mind would fill with anxiety.� I wanted to achieve the expert badge at completion of qualifying, and an A in my English class for the essay that I had written.
������� When I would arrive at the firing range, it was with the anticipation of zeroing my weapon by getting a close shot group.� This would aid me in doing well on the actual targets I had to shoot at to qualify for record. In writing, I had to collect my thoughts so I would keep the interest of my audience from beginning to end.
������� Being comfortable, insuring my breathing was in rhythm when I aimed and squeezed the trigger was a must.� In writing, I must be comfortable, have a clear focused mind, and be precise and to the point on my subject. This is my introduction to the weapon and my paper.� Once I've accomplished this task, I must now move on to another range to qualify.� In writing, I have to put all my thoughts on paper.� This is the beginning of my thesis.
�������� My first task at the range is to assist another qualifier by coaching them.� I must watch their breathing pattern, letting the person know their form and if they squeezed the trigger after exhaling.� The body must be very still when pulling the trigger to insure you hit your target.� In writing, the choice of words used must be capturing and sometimes inspiring to keep your audience's interest on your subject.� All punctuations must be placed and used properly in your writing; this is to insure the readers can feel and follow your essay the way you intended them to receive it.� Now it is my turn to qualify.� I've zeroed my weapon and am satisfied with my shot group.� I've looked on while someone else qualified, and I've noticed the good techniques and bad ones that were used.� I'm ready to lock and load one ten- round magazine.� There are four magazines that I have to use which have ten rounds each; I must go for the gusto and get the best out of 40 rounds, hoping to hit at least 36 out of 40 so that I qualify as an expert marksman.� I've started my paper and everything is flowing the way I want it to flow.� The choice of words that I used are fitting in perfectly for the subject that I am writing on.� I feel that my readers will be caught up in my message and enjoy it to the end.
��� ��� I have finished firing my last ten- round magazine, and now its time to walk down range to observe the results of the firing session.� I'm ecstatic, ready to jump and shout because I hit 38 out of 40.� I'm still authorized to wear the marksman badge of an expert on my uniform.� I've proof read my paper, and it's satisfying to me.� I feel that my readers will be intrigued from beginning to end.� My essay will keep their interest.� I'm pleased and it's now time to print and turn this in for my final grade.� My paper has hit the target.
