help! emily chavez

After taking the AP test, I really feel like the things you are doing in class genuinely helped me be prepared for it. Not only was I prepared, but I felt like you did it in such a way that didn't feel like reading straight out of the textbook because we were actually doing it. When in comes to the AP test, I think we need to practice writing the essays in the amount of time given during the actual test. I was EXHAUSTED by the 3rd essay and felt like my last essay could've been much stronger. That might not help, but it's something to be aware of.

My essay writing as definitely improved as did my reading/English sections of the ACT. I do think ACT practice tests are something you can consider/continue.

Our first semester final was a great experience in public speaking and argumentative speech. That was probably my favorite part of the year.

One thing that I thought was a little frustrating about this year were just some miscommunications. I am chatty, yes, but I listen for the most part and am aware of everything going on. There were times when I didn't upload it to Turn It in simply because I did not understand that it was expected of me to do so. I also think there needs to be more clarity on when the blogs are actually due. I turn it on a day after it was due and got half credit for it, even though I thought there was a bit of a grace period on it. I just think there need to be more clear guidelines so that everyone is on the same page. 

Lastly, I think Socratic Seminars need to be modified. The 150 word minimum was tough and I just ended up repeating myself even though I had already answered the question thoroughly in 80 words.  

you rock bestie ily!