Last
year, I took AP Lang and Comp. It was horrible. I dreaded the class almost
everyday. It might have been the teacher or maybe analyzing the way other
people wrote a speech just really wasn’t my thing. When I signed up for this class I was excited because I love
reading. I find the way that authors from the past write compared to the way
that authors write now a days is so interesting, it's changed so much over time.
Even
though I’ve only been to this class twice I can already tell I’m going to like
it. I like the way that Ms. Smith is trying to incorporate technology into the
class. I think it’s important to do that since technology is becoming such a
big part of our lives. I feel that many adults are trying to ignore that factor, when really we should be embracing it and raising the new generations to use it
to its full potential. For example, the blogs that we’re creating and how our
assignments are posted online.
Having a blog is exciting. You’ll be able to have the things
you wrote all in one place and its accessible at all times. You’ll also be able
to show people the things that you are up to and have them follow the things
that you’re doing in class.
My
weaknesses are definitely going to be things like the multiple choice practice
tests. Their so boring and I always end up rushing at the end. That’s what got
me down last year on the AP exam so I’m definitely going to put a little bit
more effort into that part this year. Also I hate writing fictional stories
because I feel silly. I’m not sure if we’re planning on doing anything like
that but if we are, that’s an area I need some improving in.
I’m
really looking forward to working in groups. I like having discussions about
books and hearing what other people think about them. Working in groups is
really important I feel because hearing other peoples views and ideas can help
you see a side to something that you never knew was there and help you grow as
a writer and reader. It also teaches you how to work in a group, which is
something that you’re going to have to do for the rest of you life. Another
thing that I’m excited about is the fact that we are going to be reading Jane
Austin as a group. With books like that it seems like it’s going to be helpful
having others that are reading it as well, so that if you don’t understand
something you can ask someone and discuss what the author is trying to get
across.
I’m
excited to see how this class is going to go and learn what else Ms. Smith has
planned for us. From this class I'm hoping to become a better writer and be able to receive a good score on the AP test. I feel like it’s going to be a great year and a fun class!
