Monday, September 12, 2011

Expectations of an Honors American Lit Student

     In an honors English class, much can be expected of the student. Along with the fast-paced academics, there are rules and regulations to be followed at the same time. Within Honors American Literature, a student must be good with his/her time management, willing to improve and learn, and take full advantage of opportunities in order to achieve his or her full potential.

     While taking an honors class, time management is one of the most important keys to success. Balancing work for each class will most definitely lead to less stress in the end. For example, if a student is assigned an essay due in one week, writing and/or editing in small amounts each day will lead to completion before the due date. If the essay is put off until the day before it is due, the stress to finish will probably overcome the potential of an A or B grade paper. Along with balancing the work load, it is important to stay focused when it comes to reading, writing, and in general, homework. Going on the computer can always help with research and other learning tools, but it can eventually lead to going on for entertainment/social purposes. Sites like Facebook and Twitter can lways lead to distraction. When it comes to time managament, balancing work while saving time to breaks and fun wil lead to a more successful result in the class.

     The willingness to improve and learn in an honors English class is another step to achievement. Without the want to do well, theres is no chance that that person's success will surpass one's with a motivated attitute. In a realistic situation, one who strives to improve as a student will most likely achieve goals with their high amount of effort. This is almost required for an honors-level class, because the high-speed of everything is fit for someone who is interested in that subject. To achieve something hard to reach, such as an A in an honors or AP class, the person must be willing to accept the challenge and try to go for it. Along with trying to do well in a class, a student is even more prepared if they would like to surpass that goal and improve as a person and a student. Improvement is one of the best ways that shows that a student achieved what they wanted. The want to learn and to do well goes hand-in-hand with time management as one of the expectations in an Honors American Lit class and how it can affect one's performance levels.

     Along with the strive to do well, taking full advantage of op[portunities is expected to accomplish what the students want. In any situation, one can take full advantage of what is given to them and improve further. For example, after writing an essay, a student could seek to where he/she could improve his/her writing by adding in new vocabulary so they learn the word more. In this essay, the writing and vocabulary of the writing improved, just because they took full advantage and edited it. Additionally, taking full advantage of resources given could help the student out of an unessecary issue. For example, if the student missed a day of school, he/she could look online or ask another student for homework. This way, the absent student can already be caught up and avoid falling behind. This situation also goes hand-in-hand  with time management, in the way of balancing the work out in a timely way. All three ways link together so that one is expected to be a well-prepared student that makes the most of the class.

     To achieve one's full potential in an honors English class, the student must manage time wisely, have the eagerness to do well, and take full advantage of one's opportunities. If they can, it is what is expected of them. If they achieve their goals and improve, they have finished the honors course in a successful way; exactly what it was designed to do.

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