After 3 months of class, I can confidently say AP lit is one of the hardest, most uncomfortable classes I’ve ever been apart of. It is nothing like I expected, and I think it’s redefined my expectations of what an english class can be about. The way we have been approaching the texts is drastically different than any other class I’ve had, and while this has been a really difficult adjustment, it’s been amazing because I’ve been able to grow and rewire my brain about how to dissect text and find out what’s going on. One of the things I’ve enjoyed the most about AP lit is how much class time was allotted to the summer reading and how we are actually using the work from over the summer. This has created an environment of intention and purpose that is palpable in our 4th period class, and it’s something that I appreciate. Additionally, I value the sense of community with our class. It is one unlike any other class I’ve ever had, and I appreciate the time that is given for “check ins” and for people to share how they are feeling. Because people are closer with one another, we are able to collaborate and work together with unbelievable chemistry and diligence.
In addition to the way the class is taught, I’ve loved all the pieces we’ve read and worked with so far. Though I was confused beyond belief at the start of the year on the texts we were reading, I think I finally am able to understand what they are saying and what their purpose is. These readings were incredibly difficult for me, and I struggled with them. However, after each class and discussion, little by little, I was starting to understand what was going on. After struggling more, it became easier, and it was such a feeling of relief and success when our class would make breakthroughs on the meanings and purposes behind the readings. I enjoyed Scott slightly more than Greenblatt, but I thought both authors presented really interesting and persuasive ideas and topics. Both of them focused on persuading people to do something. For Scott, he urged his readers to try and embrace discussion and argument around art, and for Greenblatt, he encouraged his audience to gain agency by finding the things that influence us and shape our identity. One thing I would love to focus more on is if these two pieces are connected and if so, how they are connected. I’m really grateful for the amount of class time dedicated to discussion and working their ideas and purposes out out loud. For the rest of the year, I hope our classroom culture will continue to grow, and I hope Dr. Holt will teach us in a very similar way as we were taught for the summer work. In terms of the content wise, I cannot wait for Frankenstein, and I am so excited to see what we will do with our class. I know that Frankenstein is chock full of themes, and I can’t wait to discover them as a class.
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