So You Want To Be An APELC Student.... (TOW #30)

Hello APELC student. You may have heard from people who previously took this class that it is a challenge. This is not a lie to scare you out of taking the course, I can tell you that it is indeed difficult. However, the AP English Language and Composition course is a great one. Just because this class is difficult doesn’t mean that you should be discouraged. If you work hard at it and try your best, you will be fine. One of the great things about this course is that you have the opportunity for continuous feedback from your teacher, your peers, and even yourself. As the year goes on, you gain more skills as a writer, and you also build on skills that you already have. One of the best things about this class was the practice that we get for the essays. We often did timed essays as practice, which eliminated the pressure for a grade. This allowed us to focus on improving our essays instead of worrying about doing well. Continuous practice is great, and as we focused on each type of essay, everyone saw improvement. The improvement carried over on my graded essays as well which was great. Don’t be discouraged if you get a lower grade than you are used to at the beginning of the year on your essays. With practice and time you will get better, and you will be all the better for the AP exam at the end of the year. The same goes for your grades at the beginning of the year. It may be hard at first, but it does get easier. If you try really hard, you should be able to get a good grade that reflects your overall effort in the AP English Language course. Good luck, and have fun!