A reflective essay describes an experience or event and analyzes the meaning of that particular experience and the lessons it delivers. One thing that makes it a reflective essay is that the writer analyzes an event of the past from the present. Brock, A. (2014). What is reflection and visit the website reflective practice?. InThe Early Years Reflective Practice Handbook(pp. 25-39). Routledge. ESSAY STRATEGY by Topper 8211; Rank 40 CSE 2015 Enter a topic, we'll write an essay The ERA cycle (Jasper, 2013) is one of the most simplemodels of reflection and contains only three stages: After creating a peaceful environment, I begin writing my essay. ... In a personal essay I may use examples from my life. If I am writing a critical essay I sometimes use allusions or references. ... My introduction is always a broad set-up for the body of the essay. ... I find my writing style quite effective. ...