When I was choosing my classes (perk of being a teacher's kid) for the next year, I saw that Dr. Preston had an AmLit class open. I wasn't ready to give up the Honors/AP style of English, and a good friend and former student was just gushing about her blog and the class and the Doc. So I was like, "Why not? I've heard so much about his regular class being not much different from an AP class, and I want to prove to myself I can handle an AP class."
I believe that, under Dr. Preston's guidance, I can find in myself the confidence to speak and be heard. I have always hated getting up and talking to my peers, even though talking to a room full of adults is no problem. Being in Boy Scouts of America and inches from the rank of Eagle Scout has done that to me. But I don't expect the knowledge to just hit me. I know I have to go into the work and find answers for my own quest of understanding and application.
I am so excited about establishing myself on the worldwide web. I feel so... empowered! It's exhilarating! It might be a little too early, but I feel ready to take on Dr. Preston's AP Lit class Senior year. It'll be fun and challenging. I can't wait!
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