- What was your favorite lesson this year and why?
My favorite lesson this year was the perks of being a wallflower unit simply because I love that book and the reasoning behind it. One lesson in particular is the personal mix tape we had to create.
- What was your least favorite lesson this year? Why?
My least favorite lesson this year was the essays that we had to do. I hated them but I am so thankful we did them because it helped me so much. I needed so much help with my essays.
- Academically, what have you learned from this class?
I have learned how to deeper my analysis of a literary piece, and understand the deeper and more important meaning of the story by using literary devices. I have also learned how to comprehend poetry on a figurative level.
- What life lessons have you learned from this class?
I have learned not to be afraid of doing what I want to do, because, ultimately, all we want is happiness, so why not give ourselves that by doing what we love no matter how many people disapprove. I also learned that if you are determined, you can do anything.
- What can I change and improve upon as an educator to make this class more beneficial for future classes?
Do more timed writings, and do more reconstructive essay assignments, where you help us comprehend how to write each paragraph. With timed writings it will help better the students for the AP exam even more.
- Final thoughts and opinions
I believe you have did a wonderful job at teaching AP Literature for the first time. You are a major step up from the teacher last year, and you go above and beyond to help us comprehend what we did to. Personally, I wouldn't change much of anything in your lessons that you have taught us this year and going to use for next year because I believe that they are more than good enough to prepare one for the AP exam. This is your calling Mrs. Endicott, you are so good at what you do! and I am so grateful to have learned from you! and I believe I will pass the AP exam lol with a three hopefully!
6. an analysis of the effect of setting -- time, place, circumstances
In the famous short story "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin, one woman refuses to conform with society by expressing her own feelings for the one she truly loves. Edna, the main character, experiences such events within herself that is normal for everyday life today, but setting plays a huge role in this novel to express Edna's overall change. Her story would not make much sense in a society where divorce is acceptable, and becoming a supported artist regardless of gender; therefore, the story is set back where neither of those are possible, making Edna's awakening more forbidden. As for the importance of setting the story in the Bayou State, the Creole lifestyle plays a key part in awakening Edna to the joys of being open and passionate. Even more importantly, Edna’s vacation at Grand Isle is also a key part of her awakening.
