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TURN IN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS!! There are a lot and they add up quickly, but if you stay on top of it you’ll be fine. Focus on the albert’s as those are a bigger part of your grade than you may think, and a 20 on an albert tanks your grade hard. Good luck, you’ll do great!

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AP Lang is a lot of looking for rhetorical devices and then trying to tie it into some universal theme. I feel as though lit is the opposite. I normally try and start by looking for a central complexity (like a contradiction or reversal) that contributes to a theme, and then in the process of writing an essay about it you cover the author's strategies without ever needing to mention them by name

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please make your life easier and actually just read all the books... you'll do so much better on the quizzes and you HAVE to understand the books in order to write FRQ 3 on the Ap exam.... some people didn't know the plot of the books on exam day and they got cooked

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You're going to get senioritis... and you're maybe going to fall behind.... do not let yourself fall anymore than one class behind because you will regret it so much and feel super stressed, not to mention it hurts your grade. Ask for extensions when you really need them, but otherwise try to use your study halls to stay on track!!!!

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Do not beat yourself up if you didn't read that night

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1. make sure to think deeply.

2. analyze everything to its greatest degree and make sure to understand what complexity means because that is all you are going to be writing about.

3. ask Mrs. Pattison for help EVERY SINGLE TIME you don't understand something.

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ASK FOR HELP!!

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Just remember to stay on top of your work

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Take AP Lit! When you do take it, practice your essays! Learn how to write good essays.

All of the work can feel overwhelming, but just get it done anyway. Learn how to manage your time effectively, and the work won't be as painful.

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Act your age, bro. I am not saying to be super uptight or anything, but sometimes people behave in a way that really makes you wonder if you are in a senior AP course or in a Freshman PE course. Just be nice and avoid disrespect, it will take you far.

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Highlight, highlight, HIGHLIGHT! Literally highlight anything in your books or in passages that seem important or are quote-worthy. YOUR EXAM-PREP SELF WILL THANK YOU LATER.

And finally, like the others are saying, keep up with your work. If you try to complete your HW 1-2 days from when it's assigned you will thank yourself later and work won't seem so piled up.

You're gonna do great!

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turn in your assignments on time and try not to get too behind because work will pile up

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reading and analyzing poetry is hard especially if it's rly old so try your best to practice that.

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even if it feels difficult, just try to complete things little by little. it is definitely overwhelming, but at least starting something and possibly getting into a flow is always best.

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make sure to pay attention in class and participate! this sounds pretty obvious, but I promise the more you engage with the class the more you'll find it easier to write essays and analyze passages better. plus mrs. pattison makes funny jokes :)

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Annotate a lot (more is better)

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The work load will be a lot but as long as you learn and get it done you will do great in the class. It will be hard to write essays and answer analysis questions at first but you will get the hang of it!

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Try to explain everything to yourself in your own words. Make excerpts and poems fun. If there's a poem with someone talking about decay and lost abundance with their lover, chances are it's an awkward break-up and that's how you should think of it. Get creative and feel free to absolutely trash the speaker or main character in your essays. Make reading fun. Start with the statements, "this _____ makes me think of..." because chances are, that's how you're supposed to feel/think.

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Yes, there is a good amount of work but the class doesn't have to be miserable. This is one of the few places where you can write about creative, hot takes about whatever you want. Have fun with it!

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please take the ap exam seriously! almost all colleges have a gen ed requirement with english requirements and even if you have credit from ap lang you can still use credit hours from this class to fill up elective classes you need to get 120 credit hours for your degree after youre done with your major requirements

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Do not, under any circumstance, sit next to individuals who desire to destroy assignment papers, whether it be their own or someone else's. You can't fix them, especially if they are named Andrew Hoehn, Noah Dano, or Rooney Lee.

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Do not fall behind on work! Make sure you keep up with the assignments as she assigns them or else you will feel very overwhelmed!

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Do not let the work pile up. Just do the assignments, they take like no time at all.

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dont let yourself get behind with work or you will find yourself during exam week having to power through 50 million assignments just keep up and do your best not to get behind

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Keep up a good effort when writing and listen to Mrs. Pattison's suggestions as they'll help you improve. Also, make sure you pay attention while reading in class so you have fewer things to do at home!

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Make sure to get a ton of practice so you know what you’re doing and get good feedback from Mrs. Pattison! -sabrina

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Don’t stress too much about doing bad on one quiz or test the point system is very helpful and there is always some extra credit opportunities.

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Don’t be afraid to share your ideas. There’s many paths that the AP Lit readings can take, so you should never be afraid of being wrong.

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Practice Practice Practice! Write as many a bunch of thesis' and a bunch of paragraphs. Even if you've done what the teacher assigns you, do more!

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stay on top of your work and do good on the summer assignment

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Don't procrastinate especially when it comes to high point assignments. It will pile up and make you stress out. If you're having trouble getting your gears working for a paper or project, ask Mrs. Pattison for help

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I agree with Eguez, Greg, and Elijah Roman.

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READ YOUR BOOKS!!!! SPARK NOTES WORK, BUT YOU NEED TO READ YOUR BOOKS OTHERWISE YOU FAIL!!!!!

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Shes gonna destroy you with the sheer amount of work she gives IF you don't do them.

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sit next to people you like

don't fall behind or you literally will regret doing so

As long as you stay on track and pay attention, you do good in the class

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Don't let you're missing work pile up or you will be in a little pickle

If you need help feel free to always ask Mrs.Pattison she gives great writing advice

Don't be afraid to ask for extension if you are stressed and need the extra time

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Power through. Senioritis kicked in and I gave up. I regret not doing my work because all of the missing work is hard to make up. It also makes you very behind in class. But I will say it is easier than English 3.

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The extra credit assignments will help make up for any missteps on major stuff.

Take Mrs. Pattison’s essay writing advice to heart please. She knows what she’s doing.

Guys read the books. It will pay off later when you’re studying for the AP exams, and you’re trying to remember plot/quotes for essay 3.

If you need extra time on an assignment, ask Mrs. Pattison and be honest. Don’t just turn things in late without explanation.

Out of all the AP classes you take, this will be the most chill. Appreciate it.

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Keep up with due dates and try not to fall behind. It is very easy to do so and it was something I struggled with this year. Try to be listening when you guys are reading a book because you could get called on and if you are not paying attention then you will sound dumb in front of your class :( if you are struggling or need more time on an assignment (with good reason) don't be afraid to ask for help because Mrs. Pattinson is very understanding and would not shame you.

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Get. your. work. done. quickly.

Do the work the day, or night it is due. Make that the deadline for yourself and fall back on the actual deadline if you can't quite make it.

Remind yourself you can do it. Take a deep breath it's really not the end of the world. Just try and pick out different things from a text and make it into a complex overall message about a bigger, most of the times argumentative, topic. That way you have a good depth and grasp on your essay and material.

Negative thoughts don't bring about a positive outcome!

You've got this, you're a g

-Molly B

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for the exam:

MCQ = practice AP classroom MCQ

FRQ = just do your essays on time. take the homework theses,' analyses of past frq, etc seriously starting early in the year. it makes the exam review SO much easier!!

for the class:

stay on top of things. the best way to succeed in the class and on the exam is spaced out practice for your brain to absorb all of the information effectively.

in my opinion, if you took ap lang, you'll find ap lit not too bad!

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Don't stress out! This is a good class, just be sure to get all the work done. Also, be on the lookout for literary devices when reading. When you are reading, any device is acceptable as long as it is defended. Additionally, the writing style is not too different from AP Lang just how you structure your thesis. You guys got this!!

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Make sure to complete all of your work in the times given in class, it makes everything much easier. Turn everything in on time and try to be as attentive as you can during class.

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Stay ahead! Don't slack off despite how little homework it seems! Always read books even if they aren't the required ones! They go into reading comprehension!

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You got this! Try to stay on top of your assignments and take a deep breath when you become too stressed out. Mrs. Pattison is a kind and patient teacher, don't be afraid to ask her for help!

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Try to finish work on time guys, seriously! Cuz it will be more and more work day after day. You don't want to do 10 late assignments plus reading a whole book in one day to do quizzes/tests at the end.

HAVE TO DO EXTRA CREDITS.

Don't be scared to ask for help. Mrs. Pattison is wonderful! She will guide you to understand where you don't get it. Please ask her!!!

Make sure to read... it will be a lot honestly. But try to annotate along the way while reading. It will help you a lot

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Do not give up right away. The writing is a little different from AP Lang but you will find it to be slightly easier (at least I did)

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dont fall behind, symbolism is key.

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There is a lot less work than English 3, it is easy as long as you turn things in on time

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Good class. Be engaged.

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Please do your work on time. Trust me, the work will pile up and you will not want to do it later. Don't drink too many energy drinks.

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Stay ahead! When you get work DO NOT procrastinate on it or you will fall behind. Mrs.Pattison makes it as easy as possible but there is a lot of work, so stay on top of it, and stay ahead. You do not wanna be caught rushing an essay at 11:35 and the deadline is at 11:59 lol.

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Be consistent! Don't procrastinate and let all your work pile up, because it'll come back to bite you. But also trust yourself. On assessments, logic it out and trust your gut. Even if you don't enjoy reading, you will find a lot of useful techniques and lessons in this class so make sure to be attentive. You got this!!

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Stay on top of your work!!! If you are like me and a procrastinator, you will end up with 3 essays to write at once. Do the work when it is assigned and your life will be much better. Also, read the books, not the SparkNotes because, believe it or not, they are assigned for a reason.

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it is a lot of work. you have to stay on top of it and keep up with the deadlines. even though she is flexible with when you turn things in, it will build up over time. turn things in on time.

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Pay attention during the in-class discussions regarding the various books we read. The tests and quizzes can be super hard even if you read the book, but the discussions in class make everything much easier.

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Don't stress! Just try to be as creative as possible when interpreting text. Don't doubt your ability to succeed!! Y'all got this!

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You most aren't going to do everything perfectly the first time in this class. As a perfectionist myself, I know that that is a difficult truth to accept. However, you learn so much from this class through your mistakes. Your writing and analysis skills will grow so much. Try to enjoy every moment and look for an opportunity to grow in every situation. Good luck :)

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Keep up with your assignments! Also don't stress if you do badly on a few of the tests or MCQ practices. This is going to happen. Everyone goes through it. It just takes a second to get the hang of it. Lastly just enjoy the class. It's your senior year, so don't let stressing over english to ruin it.

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listen to that ai for frqs...trust

Mrs Pattison chill so thank her everyday and be grateful for her frfr

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Do your homework!! Don't let it sit and hope that it goes away (It's easier than you think I promise you just have to sit down and get it done). Read your books! it will help you with quizzes/tests in the long run, VOCAB study it because that is so important and there is gonna be a lot of quizzes and tests on it so make sure you know it.

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If you enjoyed English III, then you'll probably enjoy English IV. If not, then just go with the flow and enjoy the time you have. Also do the work that's assigned or do your best because she's usually lenient on certain assignments.

-Ernesto Mendez

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English 4 is way easier than English 3

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English 4 will be a breeze compared to English 3! So don't worry you've got this. Read the books assigned to you and get started on your essay's as soon as they are assigned to you. The main piece of advice is do not procrastinate on your essay, take like 30 minutes a day/every other day and get it done. Do not stay up really late the night it is due and rush to get it done!

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make sure that you're focusing on comprehension versus just trying to get the reading done. its not about whether your getting the reading over with, its about making sure you can read something and understand it.

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Do all of the classwork and homework. There is a lot of it, but it truly helps you to understand the class and material.

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Don't overthink the writing in this class. you can write well in Lang you will be fine in Lit.

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Stay on top of assignments. While there is not an absurd amount of work for this class, if you let it pile up, it seems like a lot. Don't be discouraged if you get a bad grade on a test because the MCQs are difficult at times, but just make use of all of the practice on Albert and AP Classroom that Mrs. Pattison assigns because it is similar.

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Stay on top of your work because it will pile up and will be a struggle to catch back up. Always ask for help if you need it. Try to understand the books you read in class because they will give you more options to write about on FRQ 3 of the AP exam.

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Stay on task and take practice essays/mcqs seriously because they truly help on the exam. Never forget to turn in your homework and don't turn in anything late.

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Try to get your work done as soon as it is assigned and avoid procrastination. Procrastinating will only cause the work to pile up, which will end up stressing you out even more later on. Also try to understand the things that you are reading, specifically the books that you will read. Zoning out during class time reading will not do you any good, but staying focused will surely benefit you on future tests and quizzes!

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Don't let a bad grade discourage you from locking in for the next one.

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the year will come to an end before you know it so overall just make sure you're having fun

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Go to your teachers for help! I went in so many times for help on projects, essays, etc. and I never regretted it. Most of the times, I walked out after an hour with a giant diagram of essay/project ideas and a clear idea of exactly what I was gonna research/write about. Seriously, go to them for help!! Best of luck!

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Stay on top of all your work and you're guaranteed a good grade.

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The test are going to be very hard and you will definitely possibly fail a few but it is okay because you will be prepared for the exam at the end of the year

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For all the seniors it is going to be hard at the beginning of the year to balance college applications and AP courses. At the beginning of the year make sure you have a schedule. AP Lit is drastically different than AP Lang for the format of essays and analysis of passages. For AP Lit specifically, read the books (or at least use SparkNotes and really listen when Mrs. Pattinson goes over the chapters) and try not to procrastinate. if at the end of the year you fall into a slump with your work in English it will be ok to turn things in late (plus she doesn't mark off points). For essays make sure you really focus on learning the skills to make a good thesis, they will be crucial on the exam. Don't stress to much and make sure to have fun!

- Jadyn N.

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The tests are hard, so you are going to do poorly on at least one of them, so recognize that it is going to be okay. This is especially true after all the other easy assignments balance out, or you get into college.

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Read the books. It is very easy to just ignore the readings and not pay attention to them, however I've noticed that by reading them, it prepared me very well for frq 3 and helped me understand the mc.

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put in effort!

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If you want an answer to whether this class is hard or not: no, you just need to do the work. This class has a pretty good amount of busy work, but as long as you stay on top of it you will be okay! You will be annoyed at the work that is given but it is not hard, but again it is just work. Also, if you pay attention in class it won't be as hard to study for tests and quizzes in the future. Vocab quizzes and tests are also free grades, so try your best on those!

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don't procrastinate

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Dear Seniors, Make sure you turn in your assignments on time!!!!!!!! The senioritus may be extremely difficult to push through but you will have to do all the work at some point so just get it done when it is assigned to you. English 4 was definitely a very useful class so make sure you pay attention to everything even the little assignments. Mrs. Pattison will provide you with all the resources and assignments you will need to be successful in her class so make sure you keep them. The resources she gives you will improve your performance on tests and exams that involve reading analysis. She is a very amazing teacher and will help you grow in more aspects of your life than just English. Sincerely, Casey Guerrant

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1. The English teachers are very forgiving, and will understand you're only human. But do NOT abuse that forgiveness

2. Trust me, read the books with an audiobook playing in the background. Makes it so much easier, and plus reading is much more preferable than math homework. At the very least use SparkNotes or get a summary video

3. Communicate with teachers. Tell them when you cannot turn something in (they won't bite your head off) and tell them when you do turn it in

4. lock in

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It is very important to turn in your assignments on time and to read them the SAME day that they are assigned. This will help you feel more prepared to plan out your week when you know exactly how long the assignment will take you.

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Do not try to rush ANYTHING last minute because it will not turn out well. Give yourself plenty of time for commonlits and essays and to read the pages she assigns. The work is significantly harder when you're on a time crunch, I promise you. Read the book pages she assigns the night she assigns it, because it adds up really fast and the reading checks are no joke, especially if you have no clue what happened in the book. Vocab is a freebie so make sure to do good on those because they help your grade sooooo much. This class is really fun though, don't let it scare you!

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Don't sparknote the summer reading. Try to read the other books, but sparknotes is still fine.

You are going to fail some CommonLits.

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Try hard and break the limits you think you are bound by. A classroom is one of the best places to grow in mental strength, but a senior year classroom, unlike other classrooms, is a unique place to mature. Grow in mental capacity and maturing while your neurons are still flexible because it will be harder to do when you are older.

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The work isn't that bad. Just do it on time especially the writing.

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do not miss a lot of school if possible!

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-Just turn in assignments

-Don't get to far behind

Get Good grades

Try to get A's

Have fun

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don't get lazy when it comes to work just get it done as fast as possible. it is not worth the stress to blow the work off.

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dont cheat you will get caught

don't use ai you don't learn that way

don't wait to study till the last minute

don't get distracted

don't wait to do assignments

don't miss school if possible missing work will pile up

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ALWAYS do your work on time or early! Do not procrastinate because it will catch up with you! sparknotes is NOT better than actually reading (for the most part lol)

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No time for fun intros lets get right to it. Your first semester is gonna suck. You are going to get failing grades and you are going to want to quit but don't. Trust me when I say the grades will balance out and you will get the grade you hope for, it's just going to take some time and effort. Furthermore, this is big kid AP and turning your work in late isn't going to fly. You are going to have to do the work even when you'd "prefer not to". No matter how dark it seems to get you have to preserver and keep chugging along. If you stay up to date, participate, and ask questions you are going to be just fine. More than that you are going to succeed. Mrs. Pattinson has your best interest at heart. She will never shut down and idea and wants to hear you all out so place your trust in her. Finally, if you were in AP Lang GET OUT OF THAT MENTAL HEADSPACE NOW. It doesn't matter anymore and the faster you transition to AP Lit brain the better you will be. Best of luck and see you on the other side!!!

-Kenna O'Brien

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Just focus on the big grades first then the small ones

study vocab

Sparknotes

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Don't get caught cheating and don't write your essay's, let ChatGPT do it; your to sigma for all of that stuff. Like what even is a noun????? Also Jayoma the best lawyer, shout-out the number 95.

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Do the extra credit because it is free points. Lock in on vocab.