English Class

Throughout English Honors 9 I learned many subjects I did not think I would learn for quite a long time. Some of these things I did particularly well on, and some not so much. During Semester 2 I thought I generally did well on most vocab tests and grammar tests. Some needed improvement but nothing was too extreme. I thought I did very well on the Social Awareness Project, receiving a 100 percent. My essays for both Romeo and Juliet and To Kill A Mockingbird could use some definite improvement as well as some of my other writing.
I feel I have grown a lot as a learner in this English class. I was not only taught curriculum, but I also gained insight on how I learn and which ways work best for me. I definitely improved on grammar and vocab and I now have a grasp for basic English mechanics. At the beginning of the year I would not have known a quarter of the things we learned this year and I feel much more …show more content…
If you think you can get it done in 30 minutes it is going to be 45 minutes to an hour. Also, do not wait until the last minute to get things done, it will not help in the long run. Additionally, if you need help do not sit there and act like it is magically going to come for you. Talk to your teacher, go the ERC, ask your parents or others students or use online resources. Not understanding what is going on is going to set you back majorly and you need to get help as soon as possible. Lastly, participate in class discussion. Participating helps you stay engaged with the class and you will probably hear some useful information for an upcoming quiz or test. Spacing out or disengaging with the class just puts you in a bad position. Overall, just expect a bigger workload and put forth effort into maintaining a good grade in the class. This class is the first step in becoming a better writer and learner of the English