How would you describe yourself as an English student?
I would describe myself as a hit and miss English student. I would consider myself very competent in some areas of English, this would be including thinking critically on ideas or views of the story or topic, using information to organize my research using a variety of sources, and using writing and design processes to plan, and create well thought out pieces of writing. However, I struggle with poetry, and responding to texts in personal ways.
What should I know about you as an English student?
As an English student in high school so far, I was not in English 9 Honours or 10, this would make you think that I am at a disadvantage and will struggle with this course. However, this will partially be the case with our Poetry Unit, but I will succeed in units such as the Writing Unit, the Short Story Unit, the Novel Unit, and the Non-Fiction Unit. I will ask questions and clarify misinterpretations or wonders to my peers or the teacher. I am a student that asks a lot of questions so I will be sure to email you or ask in class whenever I can.
What are your strengths as an English student?
My main strength as an English student is that I can write essays and paragraphs very well, I enjoy writing persuasive essays. In History 12 this year, we had to write a film review essay based on the films historical accuracy. This was very easy for me and I had received a 93% on the assignment. We had to cite everything. This will make it easier citing in English 11 Honours to remember how to cite and put in paragraph citing. I enjoy reviewing books and or films using research at my disposal.
What would you like to improve upon as an English student?
In English 11 Honors, I would like to improve substantially in the Poetry Unit, as well as public speaking and or presenting information in front of my peers. I will improve on this by asking questions about Poetry to my peers and or teachers during the semester. I will also improve on my public speaking by practicing whatever I am presenting as much as I can, as well as practicing public speaking elsewhere.