Reflection

   This year, like every year, went by very quickly and was another step in preparation for college and then the real world. I grew as a student this year in that I learned how to deal with multiple AP courses and how to really manage my time wisely. This course has prepared me for school because I learned better analyzing skills, how to manage time because most of the work was never due the next day, and taught me how to right better. This course prepared me for life because we had to work with new people every 6 weeks (teaching us social skills) and time management because in the workforce deadlines are rarely the next day (teaching us not to procrastinate). The essay for me that was the most difficult to write was the rhetorical analysis because outside of an informative tone or similes, metaphors, personification, and imagery, I know very little about rhetorical devices because they just don't click with me. On the other hand, the essay that was the easiest was the synthesis essay. The synthesis essay was the easiest because the binder project, I feel, really prepared me for the essay and taught me how to synthesize information. The novel I enjoyed the most was "The Things They Carried" because it just such a good read. I don't really enjoy reading, but I can honestly say it was hard to put the book down once I started reading it. "In Cold Blood" was the novel I enjoyed the least because it was such a slow read and was so dense. I would like you to know that you're a great teacher Mr. Thomas and I am glad I got switched into your class when I changed my schedule on the first day of school. Thank you Mr. Thomas for everything and I will never forget #Gookin.