Advice to Future Students by Rosalynn Pattison

Advice for future students

2021-05-18 23:17:26 UTC

make sure to try your best to turn in assignments on time. Also if you're ever struggling with something or just need to talk, Mrs Pattison will happily listen and be there for you.

DON'T PUT HER STUFF OFF.

2021-05-19 12:14:31 UTC

everything will pile up and you will never want to finish the work. it only gets worse towards the end of the year.

Future Students

2021-05-19 15:23:17 UTC

Make sure you work hard in her class it will pay off in the long run for sure. This class can be really fun if you put the work in to get the assignments done. No matter how much is assigned its always good to make sure you have it done so you can discuss in class

Work Work Work

2021-05-19 17:31:44 UTC

Like everything else in life if you put the work into something you'll see your results. This class if you are on top of everything you should soar through the year and learn so much but don't be like me where I got really behind and it just piled on me very quickly and ended up struggling until I actually sat down and did the work. Mrs Pattison really will sit down and work with you don't be afraid to ask!

She isn't kidding

2021-05-19 17:58:50 UTC

When she says she wants three sentences and a quote for reading questions she really does want them. She does read and grade them all I promise.

Read the book

2021-05-19 18:08:02 UTC

if yall dont read you won't be able to complete any of the assignments she gives for that book.

Use time-management well!

2021-05-20 12:33:11 UTC

Time management is one of the main things that you will learn in English class because of the assignments and due dates. If you can get them done early or on time, you will not be stressed. Using time-management skills
will help you to be prepared for college. This class is very fun, entertaining, but educational at the same time. Mrs. Pattison is a great teacher that is always willing to help all students!

To the future students English 2

2021-05-20 12:44:27 UTC

Time management is a big part of school and part of life. Don't procrastinate it will affect you later. A big thing that you should do is always ask for help. Mrs. Pattison is one of many teachers who will take the time you need to help you, and guide you through the work, tests, and HW. If you are not into reading then listen to it, or think of it like a game.

Do your work!

2021-05-20 14:32:27 UTC

Make sure you do your work, do it on time, and make sure it's done right. Read your books because it does make a difference. Just get your stuff done on time and don't let it pile up or you will not want to get it done.

She really means it.

2021-05-20 15:12:07 UTC

Make sure you always follow all instructions on your assignments. If she asked for quotes, put them. If she tells you to read, DO IT. Read your books because if you don't you aren't going to do well on the reading quizzes. As a senior, she is very willing to help you improve your writing skills. Let her help you! You will be a more confident writer after it.

Use the time she gives you in class.

2021-05-20 17:17:53 UTC

As many other comments mention time managment is key! However, it will be so much easier if you actually pay attention in class and use the time she offers during school. This way you wont have as much homework and you will be able to concnetrate on other stuff or simply relax. Use the time she gives you, not all teachers do that.. its only homework if you decide to make it homework.

Ask questions

2021-05-20 18:13:24 UTC

Mrs. Pattison is super approachable, so if you have any questions (especially about your college essay) don't be afraid to ask her. I promise you won't annoy her nearly as much as I did when I was doing my applications :)

Just read the book

2021-05-21 12:45:58 UTC

If you just read the assigned book everything will be easier. If you to challenge yourself, don't read the book. It is up to you.

2021-05-21 18:10:17 UTC

Pay attention in class. You go over alot in class. If you are not listening you willmiss answers.

Pay attention!

2021-05-22 15:15:39 UTC

Make sure you pay attention and class, so you don't miss any important new shes says about a quiz or a test. Also make sure you do your work, don't procrastinate or your work will pile up and you don't want to have missing assignments along with the assignments you already have to do in class it can be very stressful.

Procrastination is NOT key!

2021-05-23 23:27:17 UTC

As easy as it is to want to put the work off and let things pile up, don't do it! Mrs. Pattison is super approachable and always gives you time to work in class to avoid having to do work over the weekend. Use that time wisely and take advantage of it. But Mrs. Pattison is always super understadning and realizes that sometimes things just pile up so if you think you won't be able to reach deadlines don't be afraid to go up and talk to her about it. Mrs. Pattison has made English a class I actually enjoy going to which is a rare occasion. I hope you guys enjoy her class as much as I did this past year and good luck!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH

2021-05-24 03:04:44 UTC

Do not put off work because it will come back and get you. And make sure you pay attention because she always goes over answers for tests and quizzes in class and ask questions if you are confused. And make sure to manage your time. Good luck.

Time Management

2021-05-24 14:01:15 UTC

One thing about this class is that you cannot fall behind with your work because if you do the assignments will start to add up very quickly. An example of that would be if you have 15 min left of class and you finished all your classwork get started on your homework to minimize the time at home that you will have to do it. If you do that you can possibly take down the time of your homework that was going to be an hour down to under 30 min.

Books!

2021-05-24 16:51:08 UTC

Literally just read and make sure you understand the novel. I understand that reading isn't fun. It sucks but sparknotes don't necessarily cut it. (speaking from experience)

Bindon's Advice

2021-05-24 17:53:41 UTC

Pay attention, read the book pages if assigned as homework, don't be afraid to ask questions, and lastly don't forget to cite your sources in papers

Pay attention

2021-05-24 18:36:28 UTC

Pay attention in class, then you really don't have too much things to do after class. Do what she asked you to do and you will be successful in this class.

Pay Attention and Read the Books

2021-05-24 18:39:04 UTC

A lot of the stuff we do in class that is up for homework is done in class, so do it during class. Also, read the books. If you read the books you will be able to answer most of the reading check questions. Good Luck!

Just do your work

2021-05-24 18:39:24 UTC

Don't put off the work she assigns. It will all stack up and you will be overwhelmed. Don't procrastinate. Go ahead and do it for other classes but definitely don't do it in this class.

Advice

2021-05-24 18:54:14 UTC

Do not put off the work till the last minute. It will not end well. Make sure to read the book too. If you need help make sure to talk to her. She helped me a lot, especially with college.

What Most People Say: In A Nutshell

2021-05-24 18:55:35 UTC

1. This class is fun but absolutely challenging
2. You should pay attention; I'm serious
3. READ, READ, READ
4. Delayed gratification is the key for this class
5. Don't be afraid to ask Mrs. Pattison anything
6. DON'T PROCRASTINATE; use the Pomodoro Technique
7. Cite your sources
8. Good luck! You can do this!

BONUS: This is a video of a Great Gatsby clip: https://youtu.be/ms0K2_GcbKk

Homework

2021-05-25 01:41:54 UTC

Do homework. If you don't do homework you will get a bad grade. Also read the books. Reading books make you smarter and do good on tests. One time I didn't read a book and I was like, "Man, I should have read that book." End of advice to Future Students.

Advice

2021-05-25 12:21:31 UTC

- Don't wait until the night before to do assignments
- Pay attention in class
- Do your work so you can participate in class and wont look dumb when she calls on you and you can't answer
- Ask questions (she won't yell at you, or look at you weirdly)
- Cherish your time in this class because it will be over before you know it
- The "answer the question, provide a quote, explain how the quote is related or whatever" its really annoying in the beginning, but you will get used to it and for me it just became a habit because you will realize without that way of answering you really don't answer the question
- Follow the directions
- WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES (thats the dumbest thing you can lose a point for)
- The class can be easy if you make it easy what I mean by that is as long as you don't save your work for the night before, pay attention in class, and do everything she says for you to do, you will be perfectly fine so if you decide to constantly save your work for the night before, play on your phone during class and not listen to anything , and develop the attitude "Its ok if I miss JUST ONE assignment" then its all on you. You did this to yourself and it honestly sucks to suck

Make the most of it

2021-05-25 13:45:33 UTC

If you pay attention in class and do all your work, you will feel very comfortable heading off to college. Mrs. Pattison is one of the best teachers I've ever had, and is passionate about her job!!

Get Your work in

2021-05-25 13:47:28 UTC

This class is so fast paced, much faster than your other classes. If you miss a day of english you've already missed like 6 things. Which is good and efficient for those who show up but if you happen to have an appointment while english is happening, be prepared to do a quiz or homework assignment. She is malleable with her schedule and work, so don't stress! But let her know beforehand if you will be missing class so that she can let you know what to prepare for. Try not to miss anything from this class, if you miss a day you just missed 3 episodes out of the season of whatever series this is. It's a lot.

Advice

23sutterfieldl — 2021-05-25 13:58:52 UTC

1) her class is really fun just manage your time wisely, if you don't get your work done on time it will pile up
2) don't lose your vocab book everything in it will help on test and quizzes
3)the class runs smooth as long as everyone is ready for the day
4)pay attention because she will give you tips and tricks for tests and quizzes
5) come prepared

Advice

2021-05-25 14:21:36 UTC

- Always do the assignments even if you think they are stupid or unnecessary ALWAYS DO THEM! = she usually has some underlying meaning or reason and tit will benefit with you with future assignments
- Always ask questions so that you wont be confused when you are doing the assignment later or looking to someone for what she said
- Pay attention in class. Yes, she goes really fast but if you pay attention and follow along you wont be lost and she usually goes over the correct answers to things in class so that's a easy 100 on an assignment
- When you miss a day of school/ her class, look at the DOH. That document literally SAVES LIVES! That way you are not totally out of the loop and it leads you on the right direction on what you need to get done and what you need to show her.
- Always try to answer her questions, she will never tell you that it is wrong but she will lead you on teh right direction
- When writing a thesis, check your ideas with Mrs. Pattison, she will lead you on the right path and help you find better words on what you are trying to say
- Read everything she gives you whether it be a book or an article.
- Keep an open mind. You learn new things that you didn't know happened in her class and they usually help you to understand other things more.
- if you participate, she acknowledges that you are trying your hardest and will know that you care
- Don't be afraid to ask her advice on anything whether it be a problem that you found yourself in or an idea you have
Overall, Mrs. Pattison is a great teacher but there is just so much that she can do. It is literally up to you to reach out to her if you are struggling or need help.

Do your homework

2021-05-25 15:10:31 UTC

Don't let missing homework build up over time. It will be a pain trying to get all of it in. Turn work in on time because you are still going to do it at some point so do it for the full credit instead of half.

You got this!

21wallacem1 — 2021-05-25 15:23:47 UTC

- Don't let your homework build up, because if you do you will always be struggling to catch up.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions. She won't make you feel like you are stupid. Instead she will push you and give you hints to get the right answer.
- Pay attention in class, don't just play on your phone. I know that sometimes english is boring, but trust me Mrs Pattison will make it worth the while. She is very engaging and easy to listen too.
- If you are feeling stressed TELL HER, she will try to accommodate you and not overload you with too much information.
- Yes sometimes it is a lot, because she talks so fast and practically speed walks across the room from one thing to another, but you will get through it. Just believe in yourself, believe that you can get the work done, because you can.
- GOOD LUCK!

Procrastination and Time mangament

2021-05-25 16:13:08 UTC

With any class you need to manage your time, I know how much we all like to play on our phones and play games and talk to friends, but trust me! If you finish all of your work, when you start playing and talking it's going to be so much better because you have nithing to worry about and you can just focus on having fun. So jus tod what you need to do and get that shit done with.

Once you decide that you'll do it later, there's no coming back.

2021-05-25 17:33:09 UTC

The conversations you have in class are worth the workload.
Once you miss one assignment it piles up and is really hard to come back from.
It is indeed fast paced.
Prepare!!!! This is the hardest english class i've taken thus far and english was always my "thing."
In the moment poetry and book reading sucks but you'll get through it.... AUDIO BOOKS!!! While you're looking at the book.
Mrs. Pattison will listen when you're concerned you're not sure whats going on. Communicate with your teachers. They're teachers, not mind readers. They have many other students too.

Time Management!!

23hogana — 2021-05-25 18:46:55 UTC

- get your assignments in on time!! it's not worth getting a few points taken off
- don't let all of your work build up, i know it can be stressful sometimes but if you do, it'll only make it worse in the end
- ask your teacher questions. get involved!

Advice

2021-05-25 18:49:26 UTC

Hey future students! In order to receive the grade you want in this class, you have to be prepared to MOVE. Even if you hit the ground running, you're still going to feel like you're behind. Keep up with any and all assignments and do the few extra credit assignments. A lot of the assignments are easy A's, JUST TURN THEM IN!

Time Management

2021-05-25 20:54:19 UTC

If you want to do well in this class, you should keep up with your work. The work can build up if you let it sit. The class is fast paced so you have to be prepared to stay on top of it.

Advice

2021-05-25 21:18:56 UTC

I think it is very important to pay attention in class. She always discusses the answers in class. Also, it is important to not push off the homework until right before the due date. These assignments are easy 100s, but the work could feel overwhelming. As long as you are willing to give your best work, you should do well.

My Advice

2021-05-26 01:56:49 UTC

I found this class to be really fun and worth the work!
You shouldn't delay the homework, it will pile up. But if something happens and you do have assignments pile up, Mrs. Pattison will work with you.
The conversations you have in class are beneficial and worth paying attention to (you never know when you'll be referencing the information again!)
I didn't find the class to be too fast paced, but I also took Honors English and AP Lang, so my opinion may be a little different than others. However, the pacing wasn't slow either. You just need to be willing to manage and use your time well.
Also, don't be afraid to ask questions! Mrs. Pattison is willing to help you, whether it be writing, vocab, a project, or an assignment we have. Don't understand? Ask her! She'll help!
Overall, I found this class to
be enjoyable, so I hope you do too. Good luck, you got this!

my advice

2021-05-26 02:48:46 UTC

~Don't let your homework build up, because if you do you will find it really hard to catch up
~Don't be afraid to ask questions. I know that it can be hard to ask a teacher a question because you think you will sound stupid or something, however, you should always be open to asking questions, for it is the best way for you to achieve well in this class
~If you ever need to have another day on some homework or assignment she gives out in class, DON"T BE AFRAID TO ASK HER FOR MORE TIME. Though it can be challenging to do it, she understands if your stressed out and have a lot on your plate and she will talk to you and make plans about when you can make it up.
~pay attention in her class. i know it is english class and it might be boring at times, she explains a lot of things that will help you with assignments and homework in the future.

Procrastinate

2021-05-26 14:59:01 UTC

The easiest way to get behind in this class is by procrastinating. If you have to do something, just do it! It took me a while to understand that, but once I had gotten the hang of it, it was smooth sailing.

DO IT ON TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2021-05-26 16:29:51 UTC

from Emily Jordan

- You need to ALWAYS do your work on time. Because if you let it slide, the other work that she has you do will come around and over welm you. just do the work the night it is given and you wont be stressed out from all of it. also, she will except late work, she is very nice. just don't abuse that freedom to slack off and not do the work when its due because it will come around and bite you in the butt and you'll start freaking out.
-READ: you may be over-whelmed with other classes work, but if you don't read the chapters she gives you, the class will have a discussion about it and you will fall behind with the question's you have to answer, without understanding what the class is discussing.
-If you haven't read the chapter and she asks you a questions about the book. don't sit there saying ummm, i'm not sure and guessing what you think the answer is. Just say you didn't do it so she can move on to the next student. that what she told us in the middle of my school year.
-Mrs. Pattison is the nicest teacher ever. she will answer what ever question you have no matter how ridiculous it is. she will laugh with you and answer whatever questions you have.
-over all, turn your work in on time, don't abuse the freedom she gives you to turn things in very late, READ the chapter when she gives it to you, and ASK QUESTIONS.

mistakes i have made where not asking questions, reading the book late, stressing over late work that i should have done a while ago. to help, just take deep breath, play your favorite playlist and get busy making up late work. don't procrastinate, I know how difficult it is it do her work with how much work the other teachers give you, but you got this. just keep up with it as it's given to you and have confidence in yourself. oh, and don't forget, BRING YOUR VOCAB BOOK!!!

Read

2021-05-26 16:56:00 UTC

Make sure to actually read the books. They can help you on quizzes, tests, and exams!

My Advice

2021-05-27 16:44:20 UTC

The best advice I could give to the upcoming sophomores is don’t procrastinate. It is really easy to push things off and wait until the last moment. I have started huge projects at 8pm the night before it's due. I pulled so many stressful all nighters. They are not worth it. Also don’t miss out on extra credit assignments. You might need them to average out your grade in the long run. That's why I’m writing this ;). Also you’ll love Mrs. Pattison, she is a great teacher and very understanding.

The Real Advice

2021-05-27 17:27:43 UTC

Mrs. Pattison is a really cool teacher and she is one of the few teachers who uses references and humor in the right way in order to relate to us, her students. The absolute worst thing you could do in this class is to not pay attention during class. If you pay attention, follow along, and do a little bit of work every day, then you will be highly successful in your english class. Going off of this point, do not let yourself fall behind on your classwork/homework because you'll be fighting an uphill battle for the rest of the grading period. Pay attention and do your work! It will pay off.

My Advice

2021-05-27 20:37:17 UTC

The best way to succeed in this class is to make sure you manage your time well. Mrs. Pattison is an amazing teacher who I personally bonded with over the course of this year. You will love to have her as your teacher, but it's also expected that you stay on top of all of your work. Trust me, one missing assignment will turn to two, then four, and so on.

make sure to turn stuff in

2021-05-27 22:38:56 UTC

Just turn stuff in even if its late.

My Advice

2021-05-28 02:19:48 UTC

Do not Procrastinate, it will lead to your downfall in this class, even if it is late turn it in. It will be a winless battle if you don't try in Mrs Pattison class. Finally make sure you make your bed, you will understand soon enough what this means.
Also if you need encouragement watch this video it helped me get through the year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Just Shut Up and Do it

2021-05-28 02:28:08 UTC

Complaining solves nothing. Just do your work.

I think you will enjoy this class

2021-05-28 02:42:35 UTC

First do her work on time and don’t push it off! Pay attention in class, she is really helpful on class work and homework if you pay attention. Also read the books and answer the questions with quotes don’t blow it off, actually do them. But I really believe you won’t ever dread going to her class, she’s really nice and fun!

Do the work

21landaetag — 2021-05-28 03:53:05 UTC

If you do the work you get better at doing work which helps for doing harder work in the future. work hard

advice...

2021-05-28 04:35:07 UTC

1. Just read the book, even if you have no idea what is happening, it takes longer to do the work that goes along with the book if you try and google quotes or just pull random quotes from the book instead of reading
2. Take the time she gives you in class to do your work - especially essays and projects
3. Relax - it's ok if you don't the answer and she calls on you, you can always phone a friend
4. Take sometime every week(end) to prepare for class and getting any looming assignments done early don't be the person racing the clock to get work in by midnight

Have fun and party it up in English, you will grow a lot as a student and writer, but only if you take the opportunities offered - remember: if you can't get out of it, you might as well get into it

My Advice

2021-05-28 05:35:50 UTC

The class is really easy as long as you get your work done and take a little time to study. Mrs. Pattison is a really flexible and humorous teacher that I'm sure y'all will enjoy.

My Advice

2021-05-28 12:02:43 UTC

1. Don't fall behind on the reading questions for The Heart of Darkness, Great Gatsby, and other books that have the three sentence responses because if you procrastinate they'll take even more time than they should
2. Actually read the book, so you're not lost in class
3. Do your homework early if you have enough time because it'll give you more time to chill on the weekends.

My Advice

2021-05-28 20:31:38 UTC

There is a lot of work that you will get and just be able to manage your time and not get behind. Do not try to pass the class without putting in effort into your work. If you ever have any questions just ask and you will receive the best help you could've asked for.

Advice from Christopher Brehl

2021-06-02 02:16:36 UTC

Do your work on time or you are screwed. Mrs. Pattison really is a smart and fun teacher, but the workload is high. She wants you to be as prepared as possible for higher english courses. I honestly appreciated the class and wish I didn't get so burned out 2nd semester because I believe I would have learned a lot more from it.

My Advice - Maggie Bonvie

22bonviem — 2022-05-17 16:24:44 UTC

Literally all of the posts tell you not to procrastinate, but really don't. It was helpful for me to do the reading questions right away, and you don't even have to "read". Listen to audio books on youtube, it made life so much easier. If you're going to procrastinate on something, do it for studying vocab, it's actually really easy to study right before and still get a good grade. Do your best to balance this class well, it will help you be less stressed in other classes.

Advice

2022-05-17 16:25:59 UTC

My advice to you all is to get your work done right when it is assigned because it can pile up pretty fast, but that doesn't mean that it's impossible to finish. This class is difficult, but it is ultimately rewarding in that you learn how to manage your time very well. Another important thing is to actually read and annotate because that makes everything much easier. Don't stress too much about this class though because you'll get through it:)

Advice

22gleimc — 2022-05-17 16:30:12 UTC

Read the books, even if you do not want to, even if you do not like them. The reading questions might seem easy enough without them, but the RCQs and the questions are a million times easier if you have read the books. Do your homework, on time, asap, and whenever you have a free second.

Advice

2022-05-17 16:34:22 UTC

Yes, everyone says there's a lot of work involved with this class for a reason. There is a lot of work but just suck it up and get it done and you'll thank Mrs. Pattison later. She's only trying to help you succeed.

Advice- Daniel Musselman

2022-05-17 16:38:20 UTC

This class is hard. At times it's going to seem as if the assignments just can not get done on time, but they can be. There will be lots of homework and assignments, but if you keep a quasi-positive mindset about the class it will be okay. The key to doing well in this class is just doing the assignments on time. It may not be what you want to do at time, but if you keep up with all of the assignments your grade will turn out okay.

Advice

2022-05-17 16:40:53 UTC

Don't fall behind, don't accept senioritis, and push along in the books (especially Wuthering Heights lol). Ms. Pattison is here to help you, so if you make it clear that you are trying, she will be more than happy to assist.

Advice

2022-05-17 16:44:30 UTC

Some of the books are hard to follow along with, so I would recommend that you listen and read with an audio book. There is a lot of work in the class so make sure you always check google classroom and turn things in ON TIME.

Advice - Vegas Fetterly

2022-05-17 18:01:38 UTC

Even though it is hard to finish senior year strong, you cant have a negative mindset towards school and homework. Get everything done early so that you can rest when everyone else is struggling to get things in on time. Staying on top of your work is the hardest, but most beneficial actions to take in this class.

Advice - Guin Pomeroy

2022-05-17 18:02:27 UTC

I am a huge procrastinator. There has never been a class I haven't procrastinated in. This class changed that. Even if you can't understand the book, Sparknote it or start an audio book. Something is always better than nothing. Assignments pile and layer up on each other. Unless you can pull multiple all nighters (which suck btw), DO YOUR STUFF ON TIME. The AP exam arrives faster than expected and it helps to understand multiple different genres of material. The answer with a quote, then explain is annoying BUT it helps A LOT to understand what's happening and gives you a lot more material you can write about. Complaining about the work does nothing to help get it done faster. Just pay attention in class ( make notes if need be), try your best to keep up, and if you're not gonna read the books at least get the main points of each chapter.

Advice

2022-05-17 18:14:46 UTC

This class isn't too bad, there's just a lot of busy work/homework/reading assignments. Actually read because the reading quizzes are hard (wuthering heights) and just skimming through sparknotes or lit charts 5 minutes before class starts doesn't help (you'll fail the quiz). Overall, if you actually don't procrastinate then you'll be fine. Don't complain about all the work, you have a study hall and plenty of time to do the stuff. No excuse for not turning stuff in on time. Good luck!! :))

Advice for Future Students

22zhif — 2022-05-18 12:16:19 UTC

1. Listen carefully in the class, because she would ask you questions.
2. Read the book she assigned, and do the understanding questions. Make sure you have what she wants: 3 sentences with a quotation.
3. Do the work, do not wait until the last minute.
4. Use the class time she gives you to work on your project wisely (because you will very likely procrastinate after school).
5. Make sure you are in the dress code.

Advice- Victoria Ibarra

2022-05-18 12:43:03 UTC

The number one piece of advice I can give is to do your work as soon as it's assigned. Some assignments can take longer than you originally anticipated which can throw off your entire work schedule. Do yourself a favor and just get it over with. It's ok if you have no idea what you're reading, just get it done and read sparknotes after. I know it seems like extra work if you could just read sparknotes to begin with, but it will help you so much in the long run. Don't freak out if you bomb a quiz. You will have plenty of opportunities to bring your grade back up. Homework and classwork grades are easy 100's as long as you actually complete them to the best of your ability. Don't be afraid to ask for help if your confused. Finally, don't doubt your own abilities. AP Lit is an extremely demanding course. It is among the most difficult AP courses you will ever take. You wouldn't be sitting here in this classroom if you couldn't handle it. You are here because you worked hard and your previous instructors believed that you could be successful. Thriving in this course is stretch for even the most gifted and dedicated of students if they are unprepared. Thriving is difficult, but never impossible. Pay attention in class, do your work, read the book, and ask questions. Remember- you got this :)

advice

2022-05-18 13:08:49 UTC

If you could do AP Lang, you can do this. It's a lot more reading, but as long as you vaguely understand what's going on in the book, you'll go more in depth with it in class and feel a lot better about it. The reading questions for every chapter are extremely annoying in the moment but honestly the books we did them for I felt a lot more prepared to use on the exam. Also don't slack on vocab quizzes because those 100s saved my grade sometimes. You can do it!

Advice For The Youngsters-Natalie Wolanin

2022-05-18 14:13:58 UTC

Dear Youngsters,
Here's some advice to help y'all succeed in English class:

If you need help on an assignment, just ask. I have stayed after classes to ask Mrs P for help PLENTY of times. I went because I struggled to understand a book, needed help with an essay, etc. Sometimes one on one time with the teacher for English assignments are better than asking a classmate, though it doesn't hurt to ask a friend for help.
ANNOTATE THE BOOKS. It makes it MUCH easier to find quotes and can help give a good summary of what you read. Just do it. You’ll thank yourself later
If you wanna double check an assignment, ask. I have asked Mrs. P to look over things before I submitted, and she would give great advice on improving my work. It not only helped for the specific assignment itself, but also helped with future assignments.
While this class is challenging, you will only suffer if you don’t make an effort to succeed. Be brave and work hard. Answer questions voluntarily in class, offer to read aloud, etc.

Mrs P is AWESOME, and I had such a great time in English class! I hope y'all enjoy it as much as I did.
Peace,
Natalie Wolanin

Advice, Cody Parret

22parretc — 2022-05-18 15:46:31 UTC

The biggest piece of advice is to complain less and do your work more. I promise complaining about the amount of work will not make it go away. This is probably the most difficult class I have taken in high school, but I know I will get to college and it will be a breeze because of this class. I have heard from many graduates that this class prepared them for college the best. I know it will suck, but just do your work to the best of your ability and everything will be alright. Also, don't forget to read the books sometimes.

Advice

22falcone — 2022-05-18 15:49:27 UTC

Make sure you do your work and do not get behind because it continues to be busy and fast paced. If you read and pay attention you should do fine. Do not stress out too much because you can always go to Ms. Pattison for help. Sparknotes will not replace reading this year, make sure to read your assigned chapters especially before quizzes (aka read Wuthering Heights). Finally, make sure to use the class time she gives to do work! Good luck!

Advice for future students-Anna S.

2022-05-18 16:20:05 UTC

1. Make sure you do your work on time. It is never very hard, just time consuming. If you use your time wisely and turn everything in you will do fine.
2. Mrs. Pattison is understanding. She is willing to work with you. You just need to communicate.

Advice from RaeAnna :)

2022-05-18 16:29:40 UTC

1. Read and annotate the books well!!! You will need quotes for evidence and it's better to spend the time understanding it so you are prepared for questions/class/tests. It's completely worth the struggle. Also, use sparknotes/cliffnotes **in addition to** reading to learn analysis/themes so you can contribute in class and apply it to your own understanding.
2. Use a planner!!!! Honestly the main reason I find success is because I have a planner that I put everything in... homework, sports games, appointments, meetings, etc. Staying organized makes the world of a difference.
3. Appreciate the things you learn from this class that can be used for all classes and in the future - such as how to cite sources, structure essays, elevate vocabulary etc.
4. Also, if you ask Mrs. Pattison if your theme or thesis is workable, she will tell you and help you fix it if needed. Just go to her for help.

Respecfull

2022-05-18 16:40:37 UTC

Something I've learned this year is how far respect goes. In your senior year, you're going to have to ask for a letter of recommendation, work extensions, help with an assignment, etc. So being nice and respectful to a teacher will take you a long way. Don't try to be the funny guy in class and annoy the teacher. Regardless of how frustrated or mad a teacher may make you, always try to be polite because you will never know when you may need something or help.

Advice for Future Students

2022-05-18 17:48:19 UTC

1. Do not be afraid to ask questions, especially for help or extensions. You will most likely need them, but you won't get any if you don't ask.
2. Pay attention in class during book readings and try to read at home when assigned. Mrs. Pattison will call on you randomly and ask you a question about the book, and she assigns reading quizzes with somewhat complex questions.
3. If you get asked a question and you don't think you know the answer, just wing it and come up with your best answer. Mrs. Pattison is not the type of teacher to leave you there embarrassed; she will help you out and elaborate on almost any answer you give.
4. There is a LOT of work in this class, but try to get it out of the way during class or in your study halls. Getting all the excessive writing done in school is a lot less stressful than going home and remembering you still have to do some reading questions with a quote for each answer.

Advice

2022-05-18 17:56:56 UTC

The class does have a lot of work, but it does help to prepare you for college. The best way to learn is to annotate. That really helps!

Advice

2022-05-18 18:30:53 UTC

This class is not terribly difficult, but you need to turn things in on time and put a substantial amount of effort into your work if you want to succeed in this course. My most significant word of advice to you would be to turn things in on time, and not let the work accumulate.
-Elise G

Advice : Mallory Beemus

2022-05-19 00:14:59 UTC

Literally listen to every single other post and do your work. Its easy when you do your work but if you don't, your grade will hurt. If you put in effort into this class you will get an A. If you don't, you will struggle. Even if english is not your strong suit, you will be okay IF YOU DO YOUR WORK. She has assignments that she will not take for a grade but she says you will use in the future (midterm for example). Do it. Even if it is not for a grade it will save you a lot of time. If you're struggling, ask her for help. It takes a solid 5 minutes max to go to her in between classes and ask for help (especially on essays). And don't complain.. nobody wants to hear it and it won't change anything... shes still going to assign you reading even if you complain.

When you do your reading underline quotes because once you finish the book you're not actually done... you're going to have to go back write an essay, do a project, or something and you will ALWAYS need quotes.

All of her tests on her books are based on the questions you do as you read. She goes over them in class so pay attention because shes giving you tests answers basically.

Okay

2022-05-19 01:28:06 UTC

Listen, it is to my understanding that you all know that doing homework and assignments is part of class, but I cannot stress enough how truly important it is to stay on task and turn in work on time. Not only does this keep your grade at a high A, but it also prepares you for life ahead, not just college. Being on time, respecting the mentor, and completing the tasks allotted gets you so much further than those who does less but might be better than you. Hard work beats talent, and if you work, you get paid.
-Nathan T. (Tri)

Advice

2022-05-19 12:09:26 UTC

This class is going to be as difficult as you make it because if you do not keep up with the reading questions and stuff you will get incredibly behind. As long as you take the 30 minutes it takes to do the homework and stuff and actually read the books. This class should be fairly easy. Also just be respectful because Mrs.Pattison puts a lot of work to make these assignments for us to learn from. Even though we may find it annoying it is ultimately to help us.
-Camden edwards

Advice

2022-05-19 12:11:06 UTC

Nothing comes easily in life: especially this class. Take irritation with a grain of salt and focus on yourself. Complaining is not going to get you anywhere, and you made the choice to join a rigorous class. The consequences of your hard work pay better than the complaints you have.

Advice from Kendall C

2022-05-19 12:14:15 UTC

Personally, this class was a pain purely because of the workload, but Mrs Pattison genuinely knows what she is talking about and everything she does is for a purpose. If you actually read the books of the course (which were my favorite out of all 4 years of english) you will actually enjoy the class and cultivate a love for literature.

Advice

22kraningk — 2022-05-19 14:45:47 UTC

Put in as much effort as you want to get out of it. Because the class is only difficult when you make it hard on yourself. It can be easy to just do the bare minimum, but strive for more because that success will make you feel all the more better. Mrs.Pattison will also see that what she is teaching is truly getting through and visible.

Advice

2022-05-19 15:22:30 UTC

This class is no joke, you have to complete all of your work unless you want your grade to suffer. Mrs. Pattison is a great teacher and everything that she teaches is for a reason and has purpose. If you procrastinate you will get behind so don't do it. Class is enjoyable and very interactive. -Matt N.

Advice

2022-05-19 15:57:40 UTC

The most important thing to know about senior english is that even though the work is not very hard there is a lot of it. You need to be prepared to take about 30 minutes every day to complete your work. It will not challenge you but if you are not keeping up with it, it will pile up fast. If you aren't doing your work that does not mean she will stop assigning more of it. All you need to do is just do your assigned homework and actively participate in class and the course will not be difficult whatsoever. I know it will be hard to keep up with the work. But it will be super rewarding when you go to take the test and you realize that you already know everything and you barely needed to study. Also the exams for this class are literally just SATs so get the grumbling out now about that. - Will P.

Advice - Cullen Kirk

2022-05-19 16:48:14 UTC

You guys have to listen to us even though I know you won't. Please take this class seriously and get your work done on time cause if you don't you will be struggling. the homework and readings are more important than vocab all yall need to pay attention and get your stuff down.

Advice

2022-05-19 20:21:37 UTC

MAKE SURE TO DO ALL YOUR WORK! There may be a lot of it but if you stay on top of it you will be fine in the class! Do not slack off!

-Dominic C

2022-05-19 21:50:37 UTC

When reading the assigned books make sure you highlight important things because it really does make it easier to answer the questions later on! It might seem tedious but I promise it makes it 100 times easier to find what you're looking for and helps you find quotes faster.

Advice for the legacy -Will Greene

2022-05-20 00:08:44 UTC

This class has been the hardest English class I have taken yet, but it is definitely manageable.
1. The tests, and book assignments are difficult, but doing well on the vocab quizzes and tests is essential to succeeding in the class. The “easy” homework is not difficult, but it is time consuming, and she ACTUALLY grades for accuracy and not completion.
2. Even when you are exhausted, you have to put effort into the class. I never thought I was good at English, but I have earned an A every quarter in the class,even though I got Bs in my previous easier courses. This class helps build your paper writing skills, and I have learned a lot on how to answer essays with my formatting.

advice

2022-05-20 12:38:31 UTC

she assigns a lot of work, just pace yourself and try your best to get it done and turned in on time. but if you are having trouble getting it done on time, or don't understand the assignment or even just a question, ask her she is very willing to help you and provide you with whatever you need to succeed. do not put her work off though because it will pile up and you might not be able to catch up. also you definitely want to read every page of every book, her quizzes are mostly are tiny details you can easily miss and have the reading questions done before class because she WILL randomly call on you.

Advice - Lannamann

2022-05-20 13:14:17 UTC

You don't need to study that hard for vocab. Completing a Quizlet the night before typically gets me a 23/25. Don't worry about analogies, those are a lost cause and no one ever gets them all right on purpose. Just speed through the quizlet one more time right before the quiz and this will always work. Trying to study from the vocab book itself is a waste of time, it doesn't work and takes too long. I'm sure if you did all of the chapter questions in one sitting they'd probably help but they aren't necessary for this strategy. You still need to do these for a grade, however.

Advice

2022-05-20 14:15:50 UTC

This class will have a lot of work and can feel overwhelming at times, but do not be afraid to ask for help. Mrs. Pattison is a great teacher and can help you if you need it. As long as you try to keep on top of the work and find a good pace for yourself, it will be a lot easier.

advice

22carlsonc3 — 2022-05-20 14:37:02 UTC

My advice for taking Mrs. Pattison's class is to simply do your work on time. She gives a lot of work and it is a pain if you fall behind and have to dig yourself out. Secondly, write down your homework or use the calendar on google classroom to stay on top of your work. -cate c

Advice

22andersonb1 — 2022-05-20 17:41:03 UTC

1) Make sure to have good time management because assignments add up.
2) If you need help just ask because the teachers are not that scary.
3) Always make sure to hit the turn in button on classroom.

Advice

2022-05-20 17:51:23 UTC

The class can get super challenging. If you not keeping up with your work, it's gonna get hard to come back, sacrificing a lot of free time, and stressing. So my advice is to keep up with the work and don't slack off. It's gonna be a load of work so be prepared for it.

Advice- Onyinye Okobi

2022-05-20 17:52:02 UTC

I think this class was definitely a change especially from coming from and AP and Honors English background. There was a lot of work, but it was definitely do-able. In the beginning it was very hard with a lot of reading assignments but it got easier. I think once you hit the 2nd semester most of the work load is expected and it gets easier. But really though, do not put off her work. It will pile up bad and fast. Keep on it when you can :)

Advice

2022-05-20 17:58:08 UTC

Read the books, you have to...you will not do good unless you read the books. I loved this class, but I'm serious when I say read the books. You can come to class without reading, get a fairly good grade on the Reading Check Quiz, but that isn't going to do you any good for the tests, later on. It's not that hard to sit down and read...or even just listen to audiobook for 30 minutes to an hour, especially with block schedule where you can split your reading time up into two nights and get it done.

Advice - JOT

2022-05-20 20:00:32 UTC

My advice to you is short and sweet.
Do your work on time and don't forget submit it. Also don't forget to have good time when you can.

Advice

2022-05-23 01:34:53 UTC

My advice for you is to pay attention to google classroom. Its really helpful in avoiding missing assignments. its also important to pay attention to the books your reading especially important quotes. - Sophia B.

Advice

2022-05-24 17:57:18 UTC

I highly suggest making sure you stay on top of your work. There are a lot of assignments, but they're manageable if you don't fall behind on them. However, if you don't do them right away they will pile up a lot.

Advice: Natalie Gargiulo :)

22gargiulon — 2022-05-24 18:48:06 UTC

My advice is don't beat yourself up if you don't understand something right away or if you are struggling at the beginning. Keep asking questions! I promise you Mrs. Pattison does not bite and is willing to help you. As someone who has never taken an AP class before and my friends taking AP Lang, trust me we were all uncomfortable. You are working a new muscle and if you keep persevering through, it will get better! There is a light at the end of the tunnel! And enjoying it while it lasts because you will miss it when it's over.

Advice -Annie S

2022-05-25 13:58:48 UTC

There is A LOT of work which sometimes can be time consuming. If you fall behind it's hard to catch up but she always tries to help in any way she can. The books are hard to understand but if you just read them and do the questions that go along with them you should be good.

Advice for Anyone Who Cares to Hear It. -Dylan Brennan

22brennand — 2022-05-25 18:35:16 UTC

There's a lot to unpack with this class. It certainly isn't an easy A+, so don't treat it like that. This class will work you, hard. It'll grind you down to the bone. This class demands not just your blood, sweat, and tears, it also demands your will to keep going. You will fall down, you will get tripped up, this class is like a cobblestone road, it's not easy to walk on. Real strength isn't shown in enduring the pain of walking forward. Real strength is knowing where to step, so you don't twist your foot on the rocks. Humanity has never solved a problem using only brute force, we have always used intuition to solve problems. The same applies to this class, no matter how many hours you pour into your work, you won't ever finish if you don't know what you're doing.

Advice

2022-05-28 03:04:02 UTC

Make sure to set some time out of your schedule for English assignments. Time management is key in this class. If you are on top of all your work and turn everything in on time you will be great!

Advice

2023-05-16 13:08:13 UTC

My advice is to find ways around doing things the hardest way. There are so many assignments that feel mundane, like reading complicated books and citing quotes / filling out charts so I suggest listening to audiobooks or reading summaries to get a basic understanding for things. Also, use vocab as a grade booster because it's easy if you study for like 2 minutes before a quiz. The last thing I'll say is use your study halls to get your homework done right after its assigned because you will get to a point in the year when you will not want to do anything school-related once you get home. Good luck!
- Jena Lawlor

Advice- Lauren S.

23sutterfieldl — 2023-05-16 16:57:58 UTC

Do NOT wait until the last min to do work for English or it will pile up. If you are falling behind or do not understand something Mrs. Pattison is super understanding and is one of the easiest people to talk to. Do not fall behind on reading either because it will come back to bite you and you will be behind in discussions. I recommend looking up summaries if you don't understand what you are reading.

Advice

2023-05-16 23:26:29 UTC

My advice is to pay attention in class and do not fall behind on your work. It can be easy to put off all the assignments, however it is a lot less stressful if you stick to Mrs. Pattison's schedule. She is a very understanding teacher, so make sure you communicate with her if you need extra time or help. Also make sure you actually read and understand the books because it will help a lot for the AP Exam.

Advice

2023-05-17 12:21:09 UTC

My advice is don't get caught up in trying to complete all of the assignments perfectly. Focus instead on what is on the exam and gaining an understanding of the themes of each novel. The plots and themes are important, as well as the characters for the book essay on the exam.

Advice

2023-05-17 12:51:15 UTC

Although last year may have taught you a majority of how to write. Mrs. Pattison will give you a guide to interpret it to literature. Enjoy the class (it is really fun!!) & this class will allow you to better understand themes of poetry & passages (a skill you will soon have).

Stan's Advice

2023-05-17 12:56:02 UTC

You get out of this class what you put into it, but that's really the case for any class. You can't be afraid to be wrong- you just have to put yourself out there, otherwise it's no fun. There's a solid amount of work, and I really suggest staying on top of it, as it's only gonna make it easier in the long run. Stay calm and get it done, and never be afraid to disagree.

Advice

2023-05-17 13:10:11 UTC

This class will have the most work you will ever have to do in your entire high school career. However, the work pays off in the end as you are well prepared for the exam. So, stay focused and keep grinding! It will all work out in the end!

Advice

2023-05-17 14:10:40 UTC

Don't put her stuff off and a lot of the work is do-able just have good time management so you don't get behind because sometimes classes go pretty fast. Use audiobooks if you are confused about some of the readings and make sure to annotate the books, it's a big help for reading checks. You will be well prepared for the exam if you just do all the work! Good luck!

2023-05-18 17:20:14 UTC

Just make sure you do the work when it is assigned. Once you forget about the assignment you're gonna forget the material and then its harder to do/makeup.

Manage your time well and never give up

2023-05-18 17:21:17 UTC

Advice

2023-05-18 17:52:43 UTC

In the beginning the class may seem overwhelming, but if you stay on top of your work you will be able to get over the learning curve, and flourish in the class. Just make sure you take good notes and annotations during readings, and take advantage of essays for practice for the exam.

advice from el cuh

2023-05-19 16:30:01 UTC

the work WILL pile up if you do not manage your time. you're gonna put a massive burden on yourself trying to make a D1 academic comeback. If you do your work when it is assigned, it will make the class so much easier.

Engage with the material as much as you can

2023-05-21 17:19:51 UTC

To be honest, I'm not good at focusing on long sentences or long chapters of any books or novels. Pro tip that helped me this year is to listen to audio book. I realized how easy it was for me to focus when Mrs. Pattison read the page out loud in class. Any analyzing sources online can come in hand to give you a grab of what's going on in the book. You're entering your senior year, so keep in mind that it can be frustrating to keep up with everything at the same time. Write things down when they come to your mind. Index cards, sticky notes can be very helpful as reminders too. Set those on your desk to remind you of your tasks. Lastly, good luck with your study!!! You can both enjoy and focus, trust me!!

Advice

2023-05-21 23:53:51 UTC

do your work the day its given to you. try to get it done as soon as possible so you don't have to stress. start writing and finding good sources when writing essays. use time in class to get wksts and other things done

Advice

2023-05-22 12:30:10 UTC

Do the work she assigns, it will hurt your grade even the homework assignments.

Advice

2023-05-22 12:30:19 UTC

Manage time, don't do things last minute especially essays and studying for tests. Last thing you want is to fail a class in the last quarter of your senior year.

Advice

2023-05-22 12:32:55 UTC

Do not give up!

Advice for Future Students

2023-05-22 12:52:15 UTC

Do not let your assignments accumulate. Do not procrastinate. You will feel like you are able to finish her assignments the day it's due because you were able to manage that for the first few weeks of school but it won't work out for the entire school year. The best way to complete her assignments is to work on them slowly, think about what you have to say. You won't find it the class as hard if you don't have to stress about the work at the last minute. Finally, if you need help with your work, reach out to her. She is always going to be there to help you out when you have any doubts.

Advice

2023-05-22 13:09:22 UTC

Do the work as you are given it. Do not let assignments pile up and put more stress on yourself. Give yourself ample time to work on each assignment and give your best effort. If you find yourself getting behind, just talk to Mrs. Pattison, she is one of the easiest teachers to talk to and she is very understanding. Also, just read the books. Trying to google through every assignment is harder and takes more time than just reading. The test will reflect how much you read so if you want a good grade then READ!! (:

Prioritize english and theology, stay on the word and especially the chapter reviews/notes.

2023-05-22 13:13:10 UTC

Better advice than anyone elses

2023-05-22 14:11:03 UTC

To be honest this class stressed me out a bunch so if you're one assignment behind you're going to really mess up your year in this class, turn your stuff in.

Advice

2023-05-22 14:35:25 UTC

Don't be discouraged if you get a bad grade, the point system Mrs. Pattison has is very forgiving. Always stay on top of your work, it is manageable if you have a plan but if you slack off it'll be so much harder.

Advice

2023-05-22 14:41:28 UTC

Get homework done as SOON as possible!! Missing work will add up fast if you don't manage your time well.

Advice

2023-05-22 16:45:45 UTC

Be open minded especially if you don't like literature or poetry, and be creative.

READ THIS!!!!!!!

2023-05-22 16:53:10 UTC

Stay on top of work and turn things in on time. Don't put off anything do the work the day it is assigned. Also focus on friends in high school NOT boys!! There's really nothing else to say other then shut up, just do the work you don't want to do.

I cannot stress this enough...

2023-05-22 17:06:11 UTC

TURN IT IN!! Even if you don't think it's right; this is English, not math, it all counts if you have a quote!! Turn in all your assignments, read all the poems/short stories/chapters, watch all the videos, and pay attention in class!! And if you have one bad grade, don't give up, there will be PLENTY of grades to cover it up, trust me. For my AP Lit kids out there, TAKE THE MOCK EXAM. You don't have to do perfect, but it'll help you gauge where you are! And for my English kids on the fence for AP Lit: take the class. It may seem daunting, but it's doable, and at the end of the year you'll be glad you took it. Don't be afraid to speak up in class, either during lessons or during the talks. Be respectful, try your best, take a deep breath, and talk to Mrs. Pattison if you need help, she's very nice and super understanding! Good luck!!
-Phebe Gentlesk

Advice!

2023-05-22 17:20:46 UTC

In order to succeed in a Mrs. Pattison class, here's what you should do!

1) Make a plan. In this class, you're going to receive a lot of papers and a lot of due dates. At first, this can appear overwhelming, but making a mental or writing down a physical plan on how to attack these assignments will help reduce some of your senior year stress.

2) Communicate! Mrs. Pattison is a really understanding teacher! If you're struggling with something or need some more time, express your concerns, and she will genuinely listen. This doesn't mean do this with every assignment though.

3) Enjoy yourself! This class can be hard, but there are so many opportunities to make some memories and have a blast with your classmates. Enjoy this class, and enjoy senior year!

How to get an A....

2023-05-22 17:48:01 UTC

It honestly isn't even that bad.

All of the assignments are free.....it is literally just about doing them. You have to get the low hanging fruit, for example, your grade in that class depends on if you can do the homework/classwork. Yeah, your grade will be bad if you dont turn in your homework, however, it will be an A if you turn in everything on time. The class is based on a point system and you can essentially game the system by cushoining your grade through homework and classwork so that if you abosolutely bomb a unit test you will be fine.

Free grades:
Homework
Classwork
Vocab
Projects

Hard Grades:
Unit Tests
Reading Quizzes
Papers

By just doing the free assignments and essentially doing your best on the hard assignments you can get an -A at least.

Advice

2023-05-22 20:04:10 UTC

Don't be stupid and don't procrastinate on assignments

Do your work!!

2023-05-23 00:44:11 UTC

My best advice is to do your work and just stay on top of all the assignments you're given. In order to get an A in her class, you have to put in the effort to do your homework, study for tests/quizzes, and most importantly, read the book you're assigned. Additionally, if you're struggling with anything, talk to Mrs. Pattinson, she is so understanding. Lastly, just have fun with the class.

(P.S - definitely engage in discussions and share what you're thinking instead of being afraid not to).

IMPORTANT!!!!

23mckechniej — 2023-05-23 12:50:56 UTC

Your grade will fluctuate, so don't stress yourself out if you get a TERRIBLE grade like I did :) If you know you turn things in on time or remember what you have missing, I'd say don't check your grades at the beginning or middle of the quarter - you will stress yourself out WAY too much! There are so many filler assignments that can bring your grade up. You may do great on some subjects, average on others, and more than fail at others, but that's how you find your strengths and weaknesses and what you should spend more time on!

READ THIS!!!

23mckechniej — 2023-05-23 12:56:50 UTC

Go to office hours!!!!!!!!! This honestly goes for all the teachers. Come in with set questions, too. You can build a relationship (even with the ones who you may think aren't a fan of you...they can see you're trying or putting in effort) and they can pin-point things you need help with! It actually makes the class more fun and more memorable.

Advice

2023-05-23 13:46:20 UTC

engage in class so you don't miss anything important, because if you do not pay attention you will.

advice!!

2023-05-23 15:06:52 UTC

Make sure to stay on top of your work, and get ahead if you can! Missing work can and will add up (speaking from experience). However, Mrs.Pattison is always extremely lenient and will be understanding if you explain your situation.

Listen up

23mcfaddenc1 — 2023-05-23 15:33:32 UTC

Study for vocab tests

2023-05-23 16:43:07 UTC

Advice

When Mrs Patterson assigned something don't wait to start it do it the day you get it and when you are reading a book make sure to read and annotate so you can do the work that comes with it which become easy grades.

It's not as scary as it first seems (audrey litkowski)

2023-05-23 17:41:59 UTC

Mrs. Pattison's class really isn't as bad as a lot of your older siblings or older friends make it seem; sure there's a lot of reading and worksheets, but her class is the one that prepares you the best for college level work and effort, and you really feel accomplished when you're on top of everything. That being said, it's very easy to procrastinate and fall behind on numerous assignments, so don't be stupid. She really makes her class fun and goes out of her way to take care of her students; she buys us candy for our birthdays, she gives us coffee, and she's ridiculously understanding and compassionate in terms of knowing how to pace the course and what we can really handle. I'd definitely take her class again, so enjoy it while you can

DEFINITELY READ THIS

23daveyb1 — 2023-05-23 18:54:17 UTC

Do the work. Put in the hours, and PREPARE. The worst thing you can do for yourself is put english at the bottom of the rung, especially in the beginning few weeks and last few weeks of school. Of course, still focus on Capstone, but there's a reason that takes a whole semester. It's so that you don't fall behind in all other classes. If you can ensure that english is AT LEAST a top 3 class when it comes to priority of work, you'll do great.

Advice

2023-05-23 22:14:34 UTC

Don't procrastinate on assignments, it'll bite you in the 🤬!
Don't put off assignments they will pile up.

My advice

2023-05-23 23:37:44 UTC

1. A few of y'all are thinking about dropping this class right now. DO NOT! She will 100% help you succeed and in my opinion AP was much easier than regular

2. use your planner, a random piece of paper, or literally anything to keep track of work and due dates

3. make sure to IMMEDIATELY ask what you've missed when you're absent because a lot of the worksheets are handed out in class and you will miss things if you don't double check

4. Some things can be tedious for sure but just buckle down and get it done without taking shortcuts because that's the only way you'll retain the info

5. Id be lying if I said I read every single book (i gave up after the first one) but PLEASE make sure to read at least a couple chapters so that you know what's happening by the time it comes to the RCQ.

6. WARNING: spark notes will not be helpful for a lot of the stuff you get (again just buckle down and do the work)

7. At the end of the year you are gonna be swamped around third quarter. ITS OK YOU CAN GET THROUGH IT!! I found that making a list and physically crossing the stuff i needed to get done was very helpful

8. don't get too caught up in school. Its senior year its gonna go by fast. remember to live in the moment and take each day as it comes.

Reading Makes Writing Easier

2023-05-24 12:52:13 UTC

Talking to an adult can sometimes be scary, especially your teachers. But as a senior in high school it should be normal to ask your teacher about class, to look over parts of your essays, and for help with any topics you don't understand. On each essay we wrote I had Mrs. Pattison look over my first paragraph to see if I was headed in the right direction. She proved to be a very helpful resource on many assignments. Also, writing the essays is soooooo much easier if you do it in class and you actually read the books.

Stay Ahead

2023-05-24 13:00:50 UTC

Try your best to stay ahead of work even when you get tired.

advice

2023-05-24 13:09:24 UTC

Stay up to date on all the assignments. Know your deadlines and try to finish everything on time. Pay attention in class and for unit test/progress checks, always analyze your answers after and see why the right answers are right- it'll help a lot in preparing for the exam!

Advice

2023-05-24 16:45:51 UTC

Make sure you keep up with your work because if you don't it will catch up to you. Make sure to read the DOH or you might forget about work that you have due.

Tip

2023-05-24 18:03:34 UTC

Online summaries are helpful.

TAKE AP.

2023-05-24 18:04:32 UTC

The course is almost the same. There are going to be a few spots throughout that are more difficult, and you will need to take the exam - but you might as well get the weighted bonus. DON'T BOTHER WITH REGULAR - TAKE AP.

Finish Strong For The Last Year!

2023-05-24 18:12:03 UTC

To be honest, at first, when you start to have Mrs.Pattison's English class, you may will feel stressed and hard. Cause there have so many things for you to finish, we read a lot of books, have the reading check quiz, test, and those headaches easy. But believe me, follow Mrs.Pattison's step in the class and learn some skills. Those things you did in the class will really help you to be better prepared for college. Mrs.Pattison is a patient and friendly teacher, she always trying to help you achieve your goal as much as she can.

If you have any questions just ask her, believe me, you will not regret about it. And also use the planner and finish your work in time. Don't push them back again and again, it will become such a stress in the end. Mrs.Pattison is such a great teacher and I know I will miss her a lot! Hope you guys can have an awesome senior year too and Good Luck!

Advice- Ashley A.

2023-05-24 18:14:42 UTC

Stay ahead of your work at all times. Yes, you have other classes and English might not be your top priority, but your work will pile up if you do not stay on top of it. Especially, if you have sports and you miss because making up work is a PAINNNNN. Basically......do your work for real!

Advice

2023-05-24 21:56:42 UTC

It seems like a lot of work, and it is. However, it's all super easy if you actually do it. Do not procrastinate and put everything off or else you will become stressed trying to get everything done. Keep up with due dates.
-Michael Graham

2023-05-25 02:15:26 UTC

read cuh fr

Some good ol' advice

2023-05-25 12:41:33 UTC

This class has a lot of work. It gets to the point where if you miss a day you will end up having to make up 2 quizzes and 3 assignments. Granted not to say this class is impossible. Rather the opposite, honestly the hardest part about this class is just keeping up with work. If you manage to keep up with the work (For the most part) then you honestly have a rather good class. With some intellectually stimulating conversations. There are also some rather good books. Honestly I enjoyed what I read of Heart of Darkness, granted that's probably because I like Modernist literature. But overall just keep up with work.
- William Schuele

Reiterating Advice

2023-05-25 12:53:42 UTC

Please don't procrastinate on assignments, and actually asking her about HOW to write and format the essays. Coming from someone who took AP Lang, the format of the essays are entirely different and it can be jarring to go from A's on essays to getting C's.

Just Bite the Bullet

2023-05-25 13:16:19 UTC

If you have the option, just take AP, it's essentially the same class. Also, DO NOT LET THE WORK PILE UP. If you have an assignment that you don't want to do, just suck it up and do it. And remember, have fun! If you go into it thinking everything will suck, it will, if not, it won't.

Advice

2023-05-25 13:46:52 UTC

Don't fall behind in this class because it's a lot easier to keep up with the work than to be behind everyone else and have to stress to make it up

Advice

23loiaconod — 2023-05-25 17:38:53 UTC

NEVER PUSH OFF THE WORK

ITS STACKS MUCH HIGHER THAN YOU COULD EVER EXPECT

tips n tricks

2023-05-25 18:18:28 UTC

1. literally just take AP
2. just do your work bc you'll have to do it eventually
3. be a hard worker, but understand how to balance school and your own well-being. it'll get hard to manage school and college apps and sports, but it's beneficial to think ahead because by doing so you leave room for the "off-days" or mental break days

To-do list

2023-05-25 18:49:32 UTC

Mrs. Pattison does not post on the to-do list on google classroom so do not be surprised when you see you have a test and a quiz on the board for that day because you didn't see it.

Advice

2023-05-30 03:49:27 UTC

Try not to procrastinate because the work in this class as well as Theology and any other AP courses you might be taking will stack up and lead to your downfall.

advice

2024-05-09 14:12:28 UTC

Read the books in class you will need them for the essay on the exam and will help a lot. Get your work done and stay on top of it. I definitely recommend taking the ap, it was not very hard and the regular English class did a lot of the same things and sometimes seemed harder then AP.

Don't Over Study

2024-05-09 14:20:44 UTC

This is a course that is focused mostly on skills and not on content. The best way to develop these skills is by taking advantage of the practice MCs and Essays in class. Watch videos and read articles on how to approach AP Lit questions and spend less time obsessing over sparknotes and content.

2024-05-09 14:46:53 UTC

I think the most important thing to remember is that this is another way to write and analyze different types of literature. I think focusing on the formula Mrs. Pattison gives for the thesis is really important to memorize. Then understanding that writing AP Lit commentary is different from how it was in AP Lang. Basically, just listen to Mrs. Pattison and understand that she is teaching a different writing style and you should try to write it in the style she advises.

3 pieces of advice for AP Lit

2024-05-09 14:56:53 UTC

1. Get the stuff done asap

2. Do the extra credit

3. For the FRQs, more is more: don't be afraid to yap

make sure to read

24barrineauc — 2024-05-09 16:41:47 UTC

make sure to read the books because they will definitely help you on the AP exam

Tips for AP Lit

2024-05-09 17:50:48 UTC

The extra credit assignments are easy ways to boost your grade by a lot, so always do them. Also, if you stay on top of your work, it will be much less overwhelming.

chill out

2024-05-09 18:03:57 UTC

everyone does bad on the unit tests.. don't freak out when you get a 65 (or worse tbh), there are other ways to bring your grade up and you will be okay

Symbolism

2024-05-09 18:15:19 UTC

when you do that slide show of the symbols and settings at the beginning of the year PAY ATTENTION keep like two or three symbols in the back of your head and 9 times out of 10 you will always be able to talk about those with any poem or story you are given

Advice for AP Lit

2024-05-09 18:17:21 UTC

Make sure to take advantage of all extra credit assignments because they are super easy and big grade boosters. Also, since she uses a point system, don't stress out over little assignments and your grade will even out by the end of the quarter. If you do all the assignments, pay attention in class, and do well on vocab, an A in the class is definitely achievable!

AP advice

2024-05-10 16:12:09 UTC

just do your work on time, it will help your grade after the unit tests!! Also, read the books because they will be important on the exam (and if you get behind, Sparknotes videos on YouTube are a blessing) :)

Advice

2024-05-13 22:15:05 UTC

do the vocab practices, every time I do them I get an 88 or above on quizzes.
read each answer choice for mcqs (this happened on the 88% vocab quiz)
don't be afraid to challenge an answer you got wrong, because you will either get free points or you will learn something.
get the easy work done first.
talk to your teachers.
focus on completing one assignment at a time to avoid getting overwhelmed

advice

2024-05-14 12:53:57 UTC

Do your work and always stay on top of your assignments! Even though the tests made me want to cry every single time, they are not the end of the world and will not make or break your grade. You can do it!

AP Tips and Advice

2024-05-14 13:59:51 UTC

Pay attention throughout the year to Mrs. Pattison's advice. She knows how to do AP Lit better than you, so just trust her. TRUST THE PROCESS. Even if you feel like you don't understand, things will click, and you know more than you think. You will be over prepared for the exam if you put in the work throughout the year, read the books, and do at least some of the MANY practices that she posts. With that said, the work can easily pile up if you don't keep up, so try not to fall behind (and if you do try to catch up quickly or else the work just will never get done). Also, just scrub clean the writing style you learned in AP Lang if you took that class, because it is NOT the formula you want in Lit, and it will box you in. Just chill out and enjoy the books and then you won't have to stress so hard before the exam.

how to get at least a 70

2024-05-14 14:29:39 UTC

-Turn in da work(on time)

-buy the book

-Sparknotes.com

-lock in

Your welcome

Advice

2024-05-14 14:34:07 UTC

don't wait until last minute to turn things in b/c everything will start to pile up from every class
try to really focus in on what is being taught to you
stay positive through all the good and hard time b/c it all flies by

Audio Books

2024-05-14 14:36:56 UTC

Look them up on Youtube, they help you lock in when you have a hard time reading, highlight alongside it!

Advice

2024-05-14 14:37:03 UTC

do the busy work and the source cards

Advice

2024-05-14 14:59:25 UTC

Actually read the books and pay attention to themes and concepts of the books. Practice how to write the thesis for the different essays for the AP exams. Do the work and you should be fine.

Not Good Advice

2024-05-14 15:50:43 UTC

What is a noun?

-Anthony Christopher Mayer

advice

2024-05-14 16:40:41 UTC

do not slack on the thesis assignments

Advice:

2024-05-15 18:16:00 UTC

Study the vocab because it'll carry your grade!!

Don't stress if you get a low grade on the test. There are so many other assignments that will help you out.

work

2024-05-15 18:16:21 UTC

honestly just do the work. sometimes it seems like busy work but it truly does add up and really help you out in the end. not just with the exam but with reading comprehension in general, which is very important

also don't slack on the vocab please if you do one thing study for vocab it carries your grade so hard

2024-05-16 01:07:23 UTC

Proposing ideas, no matter how crazy and far-out they seem, always breeds discussion and conversation, which are fundamental necessities of a successful English class.

Don't get behind

2024-05-16 13:25:41 UTC

advice

2024-05-16 13:27:16 UTC

keep up with assignments. you'll only build up more as you go

This applies for all of high school

2024-05-16 13:32:17 UTC

Don't take a moment for granted. Once you're done with freshman year, you're 1/4 through. Sophomore year goes even faster, and junior year just feels long in general. Senior year when you realize you're almost done, it is not too late to have fun and to leave your mark. It is never too late to join a team. It is not too late to make good with old friends or enemies. Be who you want to be. Work hard, play harder. High school is supposed to be hard. At the end of the day, high school only lasts 4 years (in most cases), and then it's gone. These are some of the days you will remember forever, good or bad. Bring a film camera along the ride!

advice to future students

2024-05-16 18:18:45 UTC

Please do your work!! Do not procrastinate on your work! It will add up and homework grades are very simple grades that will hurt your grade if you do not do it. If you need help with your paper or work go to office hours! Put effort into your work and study for vocab quizzes. Also read the books and assignment work. Also take ap if you can it will be hard but you will learn a lot, take it from someone who did not I regret it.

read the books cause they are really hard to understand if you didn't read.

2024-05-16 18:24:57 UTC

Advice

2024-05-17 13:57:49 UTC

Completing the busy work and studying for vocab is the easiest way to get a good grade in the class

Mrs. Pattinson is also really understanding, so go talk to her if you need help with an assignment

Literally all you need to know

2024-05-17 14:07:13 UTC

If you don't want to read just find summaries online (sparknotes.com) and please for the love of god know how to write an essay, do a research project, make a slideshow, and have confidence with yourself when presenting.

2024-05-17 14:07:44 UTC

Take advantage of the extra credit and vocab

2024-05-17 14:13:52 UTC

She gives you many chances for extra credit, they are relatively easy too. Be sure to also take advantage of the vocab quizzes and tests. These are easy ways to get a points in her class!

Nothing in life worth doing comes easy, to include English IV.

2024-05-17 16:33:42 UTC

You don't know everything. Don't argue the facts. I've said it all before, argued every point. I planted and harvested those crops for a longtime. I've taken the hard way to discredit the easy way, searching for the ability to correct those who were simply preaching the truth. Take the easy road, do your work and study your vocab. An extra minute spent on reviewing your essay or simply resiting your vocab meaning will help you in the end. The only thing the long road has to offer is a flat tire and an empty gas tank. Go ahead, take the hard road, but when I see you on the side waving for your help I'll chuckle with wisdom. Unfortunately, I can only warn you of the dangers ahead if you choose trouble. It's important to remember, the honey badger doesn't give a (insert bad s word for poop), but once he runs out of food; honey badger is panicked. Good luck!

You will be okay!

2024-05-17 17:50:53 UTC

You are likely going to be really bad at literally everything at first. Comforting, I know, but you are supposed to be! AP Lit is a new brain muscle that you've probably never flexed before, and it will take a while for you to get stronger. IT GETS BETTER! You will eventually figure it out and understand how to apply what you are learning effectively. Don't take anything for granted, do all of your work on time, and communicate with Mrs. Pattison. She's very understanding when you talk to her about what you need!!

Senior year is hard but I promise you can do it

2024-05-17 18:32:44 UTC

As hard as it can be especially as you get farther into the year, try and keep going and getting as many assignments done as you can. Things will pile up and the more that you just take on one thing at a time, you'll realize that you actually got a lot more done than you thought you would.

DON'T GIVE UP HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR!! I promise it's worth it.

Senior year FLIES so soak it up :)

Try your best

2024-05-17 18:34:33 UTC

it will get easier . also read

Don't Procrastinate

2024-05-18 17:54:24 UTC

Turn in all your work on time, and study for your assessments.

Advice

2024-05-19 20:57:19 UTC

Just read the books, makes the essays and test 100x easier

you're going to fail some of the multiple choice tests and its ok. remember the class is on a points system

2024-05-20 13:06:44 UTC

Do Not Procrastinate

2024-05-20 15:22:38 UTC

All of the assignments that you put off will stack up and overwhelm you later and you will not want to make them up and your grade will suffer.

Advice

2024-05-20 16:05:51 UTC

DON'T BE SCARED TO ASK FOR HELP!! push through even when you feel no motivation at all. It'll all be worth it in the end.

Advice

2024-05-20 16:43:34 UTC

Read the books and do the extra credit when given the opportunity.

Tests don't matter

2024-05-20 17:04:43 UTC

if you think you know the answer, pick a different one. I did this and I passed (most of the time). Also, if you fail a test it doesn't matter, she gives a lot of completion grades.

READ ME 🗣️🔥🗣️🔥

2024-05-20 18:07:53 UTC

To do well in the class, just do your work, simple as that. Don't procrastinate and get it done that day or night it was assigned, no matter how much work it is. Read the books, do the CommonLits, and do the extra credit. It might sound repetitive but it's true.

Take advantage of vocab, and do the optional work

2024-05-20 18:57:27 UTC

You can get 100's on vocab. You have all the answers. Use that to your advantage and sweat on those vocab tests and quizzes, and it'll balance everything out. Also at the end of the year before the exam you'll get this massive 'choice board' review, actually do it. I did it the night before and only really tried on half of it, and it helped way more than anything else. also last thing, if ur struggling on something, she GIVES you optional practice. Don't just complain that you don't get poetry, try doing more practice and look at the explanations for the answers. You'll never understand poetry, just understand what they want you to answer.

Advice

2024-05-20 22:40:12 UTC

Honestly, Just complete all the work on time and you got it, the tests don't do much to your grade but if you flunk them all than it definitely will so try to lock in on the ones you can do well on.

PSA

2024-05-21 00:38:54 UTC

English 4 and English 3 are extremely similar courses. However, because of senioritis you will feel like the work we get in English 4 is piling on top of each other fast. It is important to remember that there has always been a lot of work for students, ESPECIALLY in English. You will probably fall behind, but what I did was make a checklist of missing work and made sure to check it all off before the quarter ended. Of course you do not want to have missing assignments in the first place, but senior year feels like missing work is inevitable for even the hardest working of students. Google classrooms for english should also be checked very frequently. One day you are walking her class and then all the sudden everybody is freaking out about a vocab quiz that no one knew we had that day. Mrs. Pattinson usually does tell us when we have a quiz in the next class, but trust me you will always forget. The quizzes are always posted on Google classrooms so that is why it is important to check as much as you can. Lastly, you must read the books we are assigned in class, we do get assigned pop quizzes and we do have in class discussion questions about them too, so if you are not prepared 9/10 you will not do well. Most importantly, do not be afraid of her class! It is very fun and she genuinely cares about her students. Mrs. Pattinson is always free to answer any questions about any materials, she loves to help. Good luck senior year!

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advice

2024-05-21 12:48:34 UTC

just keep up on all of the assignments you are given. also try your best to actually read the books she gives u even if they're hard to understand. or at least spark note it beforehand so when she calls on u in class u wont look silly

Advice

2024-05-21 14:43:47 UTC

do your work, read the books, and do NOT fall behind. This class is a point based system so do not get discouraged if one test does not go well.

Advice

2024-05-21 18:12:55 UTC

-Do the work as soon as you get it

-Read (or don't... just know what the gist is)

-Vocab is an easy A just study for it

-Actually try

For Hon Eng II Students:

2024-05-21 23:22:26 UTC

Yes, of course you are gonna hear about not procrastinating for the 500th time, but that just might be because it is important, especially when it comes to bigger books probably spend half an hour to an hour before bed just reading, once it is a habit it is much easier, but the hardest part is starting.

To future students

2024-05-21 23:26:12 UTC

Make sure you complete your assignments and take every opportunity you receive to do your best because you don't know what it could bring you. Remember to actually read the book because when you don't, it will make it harder to answer the questions and do well on test. Also, listen to audio book versions when you're not in the mood to actually read the book.

Honors English Advice

2024-05-22 12:16:59 UTC

To start off, just like everyone else has been saying, studying for the vocab is such an easy way to get an A in the grade book. Do your work as it comes not right before it's due. Finally, don't stress over one bombed assignment, there a so many different HW assignments, CW grades, quizzes, tests, and so on to bring your grade back up.

just try ur best

2024-05-22 12:31:32 UTC

honestly I think this class really wasn't that bad. don't let anyone scare you and tell you it was difficult. just put your best effort in everything and try to make yourself enjoy it even if you don't. if you pretend to have fun then you'll end up enjoying the time you put into this class and all the analyzing of literature. just do your work and also do all the extra credit opportunities, they are so easy and so worth it.

sigma advice

2024-05-22 13:07:15 UTC

vocab tests are free grades
read the book
sparknotes
participate in discussions
don't use chat gpt

advice

2024-05-22 13:57:13 UTC

dont get behind on your work!

actually read pls

Don't listen to the Sigma Advice

2024-05-22 15:05:57 UTC

You can get by when you don't read the books but it will suck

at least do SparkNotes and videos

look up a website called schmoop

2024-05-22 15:09:50 UTC

Advice

2024-05-22 15:21:08 UTC

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

Super Skibidi Sigma Advice

2024-05-22 15:58:32 UTC

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.

Advice

2024-05-22 16:47:31 UTC

Just focus on the big grades first then the small ones

study vocab
Sparknotes

Ode to AP Lit

2024-05-22 16:57:28 UTC

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

Honors English II advice!!

2024-05-22 17:17:39 UTC

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)

Advice

2024-05-22 17:33:39 UTC

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

advice

2024-05-22 17:34:06 UTC

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.

Good Advice

2024-05-22 17:40:52 UTC

-Just turn in assignments

-Don't get to far behind

Get Good grades
Try to get A's
Have fun

Advice

2024-05-22 17:48:10 UTC

do not miss a lot of school if possible!

Advice

2024-05-22 18:19:28 UTC

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

Time to Grow

2024-05-22 18:35:38 UTC

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.

Advice

2024-05-22 20:08:29 UTC

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

You are going to fail some CommonLits.

Take Your Time on Assignments

2024-05-22 22:26:19 UTC

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!

Advice

2024-05-22 23:01:15 UTC

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.

English IV

2024-05-22 23:01:39 UTC

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

2024-05-23 12:54:19 UTC

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

Advice

2024-05-23 13:24:00 UTC

don't procrastinate

READ: HONORS ENGLISH II ADVICE

2024-05-23 14:46:26 UTC

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!

put in effort

2024-05-23 15:49:02 UTC

put in effort!

Read

2024-05-23 22:32:22 UTC

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.

AP Litt

2024-05-23 23:15:14 UTC

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.

AP Lit

2024-05-24 01:37:54 UTC

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.

AP Lit

2024-05-24 02:00:38 UTC

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

Advice

2024-05-24 02:41:12 UTC

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

Advice :)

2024-06-03 14:23:00 UTC

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!

enjoy yourself

2025-05-13 21:47:11 UTC

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

Advice

2025-05-14 13:41:44 UTC

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

put in the effort!!!!!

2025-05-16 12:16:10 UTC

Future Students...

2025-05-16 12:18:43 UTC

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!

AP Lit advice

2025-05-16 12:21:18 UTC

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.

AP Lit

2025-05-16 12:34:42 UTC

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.

Advice

2025-05-16 13:05:27 UTC

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.

advice

2025-05-16 13:17:27 UTC

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

Advice

2025-05-16 13:18:12 UTC

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

advice

2025-05-16 13:49:33 UTC

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.

Advice

2025-05-16 13:50:05 UTC

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!

Advice for English 4

2025-05-16 14:40:12 UTC

English 4 is way easier than English 3

Advice

2025-05-16 15:49:10 UTC

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

English 4 advice

2025-05-17 14:23:46 UTC

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.

Advice? ;)

2025-05-17 20:04:34 UTC

listen to that ai for frqs...trust

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

AP Lit

2025-05-18 16:41:36 UTC

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.

AP Lit

2025-05-18 23:48:05 UTC

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 :)

AP Lit Advice

2025-05-19 00:54:43 UTC

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!

Nolan G.

2025-05-19 12:49:16 UTC

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.

English 4

2025-05-19 16:24:31 UTC

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.

AP Lit

2025-05-19 16:27:09 UTC

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.

AP Lit

2025-05-19 17:09:52 UTC

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!!

English 4

25walkera1 — 2025-05-19 17:19:51 UTC

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.

advice

2025-05-19 18:08:56 UTC

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.

English IV

2025-05-19 18:21:02 UTC

Good class. Be engaged.

English 4

2025-05-20 12:48:38 UTC

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

advice

2025-05-20 13:03:33 UTC

dont fall behind, symbolism is key.

AP Lit

2025-05-20 16:21:05 UTC

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)

English 4 Advice

2025-05-20 17:10:40 UTC

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

English IV

2025-05-20 17:40:46 UTC

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!

Advice for the future students!

2025-05-20 17:50:53 UTC

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!

English 4 Owen H

2025-05-20 18:16:28 UTC

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.

English IV

2025-05-21 12:28:33 UTC

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!!

AP Lit

2025-05-21 20:48:45 UTC

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!

AP Lit

2025-05-22 01:22:10 UTC

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

English IV

2025-05-22 03:47:26 UTC

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.

AP Lit really is not that bad

2025-05-22 11:35:35 UTC

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.

Don't be late submitting in work.

2025-05-22 12:15:23 UTC

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.

English 4

2025-05-22 14:08:33 UTC

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

English IV

25warrenh — 2025-05-22 15:18:17 UTC

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

Get your work done ong

2025-05-22 15:52:41 UTC

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

READ THE BOOKS!!!!!!!!

2025-05-22 15:55:35 UTC

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

Me listening to all the people in the padlet:

2025-05-22 16:30:18 UTC

I agree with Eguez, Greg, and Elijah Roman.

English IV

2025-05-22 20:27:05 UTC

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

AP lit

2025-05-23 01:48:51 UTC

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

Just do the stuff man - Jacob McGuire

2025-05-23 03:44:09 UTC

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!

See classmate answers

Reply

AP Lit

2025-05-25 14:29:55 UTC

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.

Advice

2025-05-25 15:12:43 UTC

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.

Keep writing essays!

2025-05-26 22:25:32 UTC

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

English IV

2025-05-28 14:02:25 UTC

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!

Keeping up with work

2025-05-28 21:28:55 UTC

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

AP Lit

25bovatsekw — 2025-05-28 22:36:25 UTC

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

AP Lit

2026-05-18 13:03:31 UTC

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!

AP Lit

2026-05-18 15:39:54 UTC

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.

ap lit

26brillantee — 2026-05-18 16:03:47 UTC

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

AP Lit

2026-05-18 16:30:06 UTC

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!

EVERYTHING SHOULD BE QUESTIONED

2026-05-18 17:47:33 UTC

On Literary Analysis

2026-05-18 18:26:18 UTC

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.

AP lit

2026-05-19 03:10:51 UTC

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!

AP Lit

2026-05-19 12:18:47 UTC

Annotate a lot (more is better)

PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS - AP LIT

2026-05-19 15:20:13 UTC

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 :)

ap lit

2026-05-19 17:00:45 UTC

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.

AP Lit advice

2026-05-20 04:03:41 UTC

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

2026-05-20 12:18:55 UTC

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

AP LIT

2026-05-20 12:34:54 UTC

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!

Lit and Hon Eng II

2026-05-20 13:14:37 UTC

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.

AP Lit

2026-05-20 21:29:34 UTC

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.

AP LIT

2026-05-21 12:27:48 UTC

Just remember to stay on top of your work

AP LIT

2026-05-21 15:55:55 UTC

ASK FOR HELP!!

AP Lit

2026-05-21 23:40:04 UTC

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.

AP Lit

2026-05-22 00:20:06 UTC

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

AP Lit Advice

2026-05-22 03:38:20 UTC

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!!!!

BEST ADVICE

2026-05-22 03:40:30 UTC

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

ap lit

2026-05-22 12:47:19 UTC

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

ap lit

2026-05-23 16:55:02 UTC

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!