Tuesday, June 10, 2014

TOW#30: Letter to Future APELC Students


Dear Future APELC Student:
            I am sure that have heard a number of horror stories about this class throughout last year, and at first, they all seem to be true, but I promise you it is not as bad as it is made out to be. If you are solely in this class to get an extra .1 on your GPA I recommend that you don’t even bother. This class is not about boosting your GPA but about learning how to really improve your writing and get the most out of reading, not about how it will look on your transcript because it is not an easy course. You have to really work for your grade and keep your focus on the end gain, not the beginning struggle.
            When I entered this class I figured it would be easy, I mean how difficult can an English class really be? I warn you that it is not like honors English, you really have to put a lot of effort into your work otherwise you will not like the results. This misconception can break your morale as you enter this course. As a student who is used to getting straight A’s fairly easily, this was a HUGE wakeup call. Do not expect an A on your writing the second you enter this class, because chances are you will not receive that high of a mark, probably not even a B. But I promise you it will get better. Take all assignments seriously; put effort into your TOWs because these assignments and practice essays are not to keep you busy, but to help you practice what you have learned and grow as a not only a student, but a writer.
            I do not mean to scare you out of this class, but I want to give you a realistic and experienced viewpoint on the course. It is not going to be easy, you will not always received that grades that you would like, but you will grow and improve. The day that I finally received a 6 (adequate) on one of my timed essays was probably the highlight of AP English for me. Finally reaching the grade I had been striving for all year. It may not be easy, but I guarantee you that if you are interested in improving yourself as a writer this course is definitely worth it.
                                                            Sincerely,
                                                An experienced AP English student
                                                                 (Lauren Marolla)

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