There are many necessities to surviving the Honors English Class. From the supplies you need, to the attitude you bring, it's always a good idea to have the following:
10. Have a positive attitude. If you're mean and have a generally bad attitude, no one in the class will hear it. Especially Mrs. Pendergrass. She will role your eyes at you and give you that 'what are you doing?' look. It may not sound so bad as of right now, but when it happens, you'll want to sit on your bed for hours on end because you have just realized that your favorite teacher thinks you're a couple fries short of a happy meal.
9. Get rid of self-doubt. Doubting yourself in the Honors English Class is something that no one should ever have the chance to do. Don't let your own fears get the best of you, let your creativity and bright imagination shine through you like the sun through a stretch of clouds. However if you do come in with self-doubt, I know for a fact you'll leave the room without it.
8. Don't slack off. Slacking off is definitely something that you should have left behind in middle school. It's High School now, time to get your responsibility and motivation going. Don't wait until the day before an essay is due to write it all up. You'll pass it in and when you get it back there is a slight possibility you may not be happy with the grade you're given. Always make sure your homework is done to the best of your ability, and that you have strived to get work done to a T. But if you do get a low grade, don't let it get the best of you. Just redeem yourself on the next essay.
7. Don't try being a class clown. You may think you're being "funny" (and sometimes you might be), but don't be overly obnoxious and try to make people laugh because 9 times out of 10 it doesn't work and you just end up looking like you're a try hard and everyone will laugh at you and not with you.
6. Talk when in group discussions. Don't be a Quiet Quinn. Get over any fear you have of speaking in front of a group of people because in order to fulfill your English Honors experience you need to talk. It's okay to be shy, not everyone is an extrovert, but try to push yourself to talk. Get out of your shell, and don't be afraid to be yourself. You're an honors student, so present yourself like one and you'll be great.
5. Don't be afraid to ask for help. If you're struggling with writing a topic sentence or how to summarize a paper, don't think that you can't ask for help. Mrs. Pendergrass is there to help guide you in the direction of writing a fantastic essay, so don't assume that she doesn't want to help you because she does (unless you're really annoying). Mrs. Pendergrass will definitely help you understand what you're supposed to be doing.
4. Don't be afraid to act crazy (but not too crazy that it's annoying). This classroom is a place where I feel most comfortable in. I am friends with everyone in the classroom, and throughout the year I've gotten close to many of the students that I saw on a daily basis. At first it may be a bit awkward, but trust me, once you open up your shell you won't regret it. This class is one I look forward to most for the soul fact that I'm so comfortable with everyone in it, it's a great place to be. It can be a great place for you, too.
3. Get story time. One way to really get to know Mrs. Pendergrass is to ask her about the stories she has. Almost always she will have a story. Like the one where that man in a mask chased after her son and scared him half to death, and she yelled at him. Or her Disney cruise vacation, that I'm sure you'll know she had a blast on. She has many stories to tell. Plus, it get's you a free pass out of class.
2. Make her smile as much as you can. Making Mrs. Pendergrass smile and laugh is probably the best thing you can do in class. Specifically if she's having a bad day, or the block before yours were just being completely rude and didn't pay attention at all to the activity. Make her smile, and not just because it'll work out in your benefit, but because it is a must to hear her laugh. Not just a giggle, or a chuckle, but like the time when we were all in a circle and Conchita made a remark that made her lose it. That was probably one of the best moments in the class. Mrs. Pendergrass is always willing to help a student, and if she's having a bad day, help her out by putting a smile on her face.
1. Be prepared for whats to come. After taking this class you will have realized that Mrs. Pendergrass is probably one of-if not the-most fabulous teacher you have had in your academic experience. With this realization, you will not want to sign up for Scholastic Publishing and journalism, because you can't imagine having a semester without having the greatness of being taught by the fabulous Mrs. Pendergrass.
10. Have a positive attitude. If you're mean and have a generally bad attitude, no one in the class will hear it. Especially Mrs. Pendergrass. She will role your eyes at you and give you that 'what are you doing?' look. It may not sound so bad as of right now, but when it happens, you'll want to sit on your bed for hours on end because you have just realized that your favorite teacher thinks you're a couple fries short of a happy meal.
9. Get rid of self-doubt. Doubting yourself in the Honors English Class is something that no one should ever have the chance to do. Don't let your own fears get the best of you, let your creativity and bright imagination shine through you like the sun through a stretch of clouds. However if you do come in with self-doubt, I know for a fact you'll leave the room without it.
8. Don't slack off. Slacking off is definitely something that you should have left behind in middle school. It's High School now, time to get your responsibility and motivation going. Don't wait until the day before an essay is due to write it all up. You'll pass it in and when you get it back there is a slight possibility you may not be happy with the grade you're given. Always make sure your homework is done to the best of your ability, and that you have strived to get work done to a T. But if you do get a low grade, don't let it get the best of you. Just redeem yourself on the next essay.
7. Don't try being a class clown. You may think you're being "funny" (and sometimes you might be), but don't be overly obnoxious and try to make people laugh because 9 times out of 10 it doesn't work and you just end up looking like you're a try hard and everyone will laugh at you and not with you.
6. Talk when in group discussions. Don't be a Quiet Quinn. Get over any fear you have of speaking in front of a group of people because in order to fulfill your English Honors experience you need to talk. It's okay to be shy, not everyone is an extrovert, but try to push yourself to talk. Get out of your shell, and don't be afraid to be yourself. You're an honors student, so present yourself like one and you'll be great.
5. Don't be afraid to ask for help. If you're struggling with writing a topic sentence or how to summarize a paper, don't think that you can't ask for help. Mrs. Pendergrass is there to help guide you in the direction of writing a fantastic essay, so don't assume that she doesn't want to help you because she does (unless you're really annoying). Mrs. Pendergrass will definitely help you understand what you're supposed to be doing.
4. Don't be afraid to act crazy (but not too crazy that it's annoying). This classroom is a place where I feel most comfortable in. I am friends with everyone in the classroom, and throughout the year I've gotten close to many of the students that I saw on a daily basis. At first it may be a bit awkward, but trust me, once you open up your shell you won't regret it. This class is one I look forward to most for the soul fact that I'm so comfortable with everyone in it, it's a great place to be. It can be a great place for you, too.
3. Get story time. One way to really get to know Mrs. Pendergrass is to ask her about the stories she has. Almost always she will have a story. Like the one where that man in a mask chased after her son and scared him half to death, and she yelled at him. Or her Disney cruise vacation, that I'm sure you'll know she had a blast on. She has many stories to tell. Plus, it get's you a free pass out of class.
2. Make her smile as much as you can. Making Mrs. Pendergrass smile and laugh is probably the best thing you can do in class. Specifically if she's having a bad day, or the block before yours were just being completely rude and didn't pay attention at all to the activity. Make her smile, and not just because it'll work out in your benefit, but because it is a must to hear her laugh. Not just a giggle, or a chuckle, but like the time when we were all in a circle and Conchita made a remark that made her lose it. That was probably one of the best moments in the class. Mrs. Pendergrass is always willing to help a student, and if she's having a bad day, help her out by putting a smile on her face.
1. Be prepared for whats to come. After taking this class you will have realized that Mrs. Pendergrass is probably one of-if not the-most fabulous teacher you have had in your academic experience. With this realization, you will not want to sign up for Scholastic Publishing and journalism, because you can't imagine having a semester without having the greatness of being taught by the fabulous Mrs. Pendergrass.