This has been an amazing year and an amazing class. It has opened my eyes to the applications that the power to write eloquently will have on my life, and has made me realize that an English class does not have to be painfully mundane. This class kept my interest the entire year through, and was often the highlight of my day (I'm such a loser). I have been so blessed to have gotten to have the experience of being a member of this AP Language and Composition class this year.
1. Which essay did you feel was the most difficult to write? Why?
If there was any essay which I felt I had the most difficulty writing, specifically on the AP Test, it was probably the Argumentation Essay. I felt that I was well prepared for this essay, but when I got the question, I simply felt that did not have sufficient data to support my claim. This was a personal lapse of judgement, however. Had I simply studied a few more prominent historic figures or looked over some novel titles and author names the night before the test, I could have avoided this.
2. Which essay did you find the easiest? What made it easy?
I have always found the Synthesis Essay quite straightforward. I've found it uncomplicated because all that is necessary is to analyze documents already given and connect them to a prompt. No true outside knowledge is necessary, making the essay very simple.
3. What novel/book did you enjoy the least?
I didn't enjoy The Things They Carried very much, but simply because the writing style was not one that I am used to. The narrative was hard to follow at times, so I was confused often. The overall theme of the book, however, was touching and relatable. It simply was not a favorite of mine.
4.What novel/book did you enjoy the most? Why?
I enjoyed the Great Gatsby the most. It has been a book that I have read and reread for years, and I feel that it is a true classic. I love the commentary on humanity that is peppered all throughout the book, and it has caught my interest every time that I have had the pleasure to read it.
5. Anything you would like for me to know?
Thank you so much for being an amazing teacher, Mr Thomas! Thank you for being supportive, but giving us the independence to work on our own without belittling us by insisting to hold our hand throughout every assignment. You are one of the few teachers I have ever had that has encouraged me to take personal pursuits for knowledge, but not simply left me alone to try to figure things out with no mentoring. Being a part of this class has been an eye-opening experience and I will remember lessons learned here, both about literature and from it, for years to come.
Thank you Mr Thomas
Juliette Mudd
