I feel ready!!!

I feel like I am ready to start a challenging English class! I am so excited to learn to become a better writer! I know that writing is not my strongest area, so I am anxious to learn to become a much better writer. I have a difficult time finding time to read, but if it is for a class, I know that I will make it a priority. I really enjoy reading, and this class will give me a good excuse to get back into it. I am also very excited for the senior portfolio! I love PowerPoint's and I am so glad that online is one of the options for completing the project. College English, here I come!!!

Goal and concerns

I'm SO excited for this class!! I'm an english girl through and through so this should be right up my alley! I love reading-which I'm sure is pretty obvious- so I'm really excited about the different books we're going to read! I'm very concerned however, about the writing part. I honestly can't stand writing. It drives me up a wall! So needless to say all the papers seem a little daunting to me. Even though I don't really like writing I'm looking forward to developing a good technique and vocabulary. Another thing I'm rather concerned about is the discussion aspect. I'm pretty shy - shocker huh?- so talking in class and expressing how I feel is probably going to be an even bigger challenge than the writing!! Overall I'm really crazy excited about all the opportunities this class is going to create for me!!

My Personal Goals & Concerns

To be the best I can be.
That is my real goal of the class summed up in a single statement. I personally am a science and math person; I like when there is one correct answer so I can check my own work. I'm not a fan of the fact that in English there are many different correct ways to write, read, and interpret. English may not be my strong suit, but I know that if I work hard, I can learn, and improve at least something before I head off to university. One of my other goals is to be able to share in class, I'm always afraid that I have the wrong idea of something and that if I share I'll just be laughed at; basically I want to get over that dumb insecurity.

Not understanding, and being afraid to ask.
I have a bad habit of acting like I know what I'm talking about all of the time. Yes-I know that is not the way I should walk into a college-prep class, and yes I realize that I'm going to have change that and fast! This would have to be my biggest concern with the class. I really think there are going to be days when I am just "out of it" because I didn't get enough sleep, or because my mind is on something else; and because of this I may not be able to pay attention in class and then I'll get really behind!

I am excited though.
My sister graduated in '04 and she took College English back then and loved it. She didn't really explain anything to me, she only said she loved it. I only hope that I'm able to say that when the course is over. As for the literature that we are going to read, I'm excited for '1984,' 'The Color Purple,' 'The Poisonwood Bible,' 'Their Eyes Were Watching God,' and 'Ordinary People.' Although I do realize not all of these are required, they are at our fingertips, so why not try to expand your knowledge by reading some new literature?

My Goals and Concerns

When I first signed up for this class, of course I was very nervous. I still get the same feeling as I walk into the classroom at the same time each day (although it hasn't been long), but leave with a positive attitude in hope of becoming a better English student. This course isn't just some high school English class we are required to take to graduate, rather its a class we will learn from and gain knowledge to lead us towards those goals we plan to reach in our futures.

Out of the many goals I am setting for myself, improving my writing skills would be my top priority. I also hope to take what I learn in the course with me and share thoughts and encouragement with my fellow classmates. In return I will become a more prepared, stronger student as I get ready to enter college.

I have as many concerns as I do goals for this class, however, it will only encourage me to work harder to reach those goals. Some of my concerns are maintaining a good grade, gaining important writing abilities, and enjoying what I will read and write about.

I am looking forward to the exposure of the reading material and different writing styles of the course as well as class discussion and input on what we are learning about. I really hope to gain a lot from this course and am looking forword to all the new skills I will build from it.

Looking Forward to the Challange!

I am very excited that College English is now beginning! It will be a class that is going to challange me as a college bound student and is just the push I need. I am hoping to maintain an A or B grade in the class but I know that if I am working my hardest thats all I can do. I hope to become a better writer and reader to prepare me for college and into my career. My friend Molly Aebig has talked to me on what a positive it was to take this class her senior year of high school and how in college it has made her english class so much easier. I am bummed that Ms. Stariha will not be able to be in class with us daily but I feel after having Ms. K today, that she will do a good job as well. It will be hard but I am ready for the challange!

Bethany :)

Goals + Concerns

First off, one of my big goals to achieve during this class is to become better at essay writing and learning more literary elements to make me better in english. My stronger points are definitly in science and math, but I want to make sure I'm a well rounded student going into college and later, a career.
Next, are a few concerns of mine. One thing that worries me is they types of essays we're going to have to write! Previous english classes have been pretty cookie-cutter, read a few books, take a quiz on them, learn some vocab, etc. I've never really dug into the details of how to write an argument, synthesis, or op-ed essay. (I did have too look up what an op-ed was!) I don't know how much time, energy, and thought is going to need to go into these types of assignments, and I like to know whats coming (no surprises), which may lead me to worry a bit on these types of writings.

My Goals and Concerns

Going into this class I have set a couple goals for myself. I want to improve my writing skills so I can learn how to write Strong persuasive essays that will help be not only in college, but later in life as well. I also want to learn to interpret the literture better so I can understand it more clearly. My final goal is to push myself when the class gets tough, and finish everything to the best of my ability. A few concerns that I have for the class is how advanced the literture that we read will be. Also just being able to push myself to do my best in the class, and come out of it with improved writing skills, and just overal improving myself so I can be ready for college next year.