Assignment 26- Clifton Grady

Typically, I dread English classes which often entail trudging through tireless readings that repeat themselves year after year spewing the prescribed English curricula of grammar and mechanics which many of us are well familiar with. This class took that perception of English class and turned it on its head for me.

Overall, I thought that this class was a very effective one. Particularly, I found the anonymous group grading of essay to be vastly helpful. Not only being able to get live, honest feedback on our essay, but also being able to have fluid, unbiased conversations with one another that gave insight into how others viewed language- broadening my horizon- but also allowed me to speak my ideas and get push back on those, really challenging me not only as a writer, but also as a critic and a thinker. This more than anything in my career as a student furthered my writing and thinking about writing and language. I can honestly say without a doubt that this was the best (and also my favorite) English class I have had the pleasure of taking.

To improve this class, I would include more practice for multiple choice questions. On both the AP exam and the ACT reading section I found myself pressed for time. Granted, I scored well on the ACT and anticipate a 5 on the AP exam, but I feel like a bit more preparation for these two tests incorporated into the class would have been greatly beneficial. I did find that the grammar practice for the English section of the ACT was very helpful though, so perhaps mixing between the grammar and reading by week as opposed to having a full semester of grammar and then just a short couple months of reading (paired with AP practice, mind you) may be a better way to prepare us for both exams equally.

And I don't know how often you get this, but it is well deserved...

Thank you, Mr. Logsdon.