help -catherine van tatenhove

I hate taking the derivative of a function. I hate calculating the velocity of objects. But, I love to write. I came to Henry Clay for the Liberal Arts Academy. And, I admit that the English experience I have had over the past three years has been disappointing. I wanted to read more books and take less multiple choice tests. I wanted to see rough drafts turn into final drafts instead of timed writings turn into typed papers with 2.6 at the top.
However, (and that's a big however) what I wanted I figured out weren't the only effective methods in improving my writing. I struggle with these hard working teachers having to teach to a test. But, your class was the one AP class I had this year where not only did I feel prepared for the AP test, but I also felt like my writing/my knowledge of the course material had significantly improved.
When we grade papers as a class while referring to the benchmarks the class learns a lot, and I think when we do it as an entire class instead of breaking up into smaller groups the class gets even more out of it. I do think less time could be spent on Writing with Style. I actually got a lot out of the book, but I know it can get boring quickly. So, students would have a better appreciation for the book if the most memorable points were highlighted briefly.
That being said, I would like to thank you for always keeping class entertaining, and for solidifying my love for writing. You rock Mr. Logsdon keep doing what you're doing.