1 Day Q!
Here is a compilation of the questions y'all asked from the first day!
1. Will there be a lot of reading books?
Our goal is to focus on quality of what we are reading rather than quantity.
2. Will we ever get to leave early for lunch?
No.
3. Why can't I read?
I don't know why you feel that you can't read, but you will learn in this class!
4. Are you a dog person?
YES!!! I have a husky/malamute mix named Kenai.
5. What supplies do we need?
Review the syllabus on the expectations tab for a list of required supplies.
6. Do you know Victoria G?
Sure do!
7. Will we be writing a lot of essays?
This depends on what you consider "a lot." We will be working with essays throughout the year - reading and writing.
8. How tall are you?
5'6"
9. How old are you?
This is a question that society typically considers rude to ask when speaking with females... but 26!
10. Will we have daily homework or will it be whatever we don't finish in class?
No, there will not be daily homework, and yes, there may be a time where I tell you to complete something at home - work hard in class to avoid this!
11. Will we be able to redo tests?
Redo Policy is pending!
12. Will there be creative essays?
You should get to the point to make your essays creative using style, syntax, and diction, however, your essays will always be geared toward a topic and not simply a fictional creative piece.
13. Are there going to be projects?
Uhm...yesss... you are working on one currently :)
14. Are we doing primarily vocabulary, reading, or writing or will there be a total equality of the 3?
All three are incorporated throughout the year.
15. Are we your favorite students?
Mmm...no.
16. How many tests will there be?
That's a good question; this isn't set in stone.
17. Is there a vocabulary book to buy or one you recommend?
I do not have anything for you to purchase in this regard. We will be working with vocabulary with every text.
18. Will there be weekly tests?
Not in the way that you might be accustomed to.
19. Let's play Fortnite.
A. Not a question B. No, Fortnite is lame.
20. What is your favorite movie?
I don't have one favorite movie, but I'm big on what you would consider older Disney films, the Harry Potter series, and Lord of the Rings.
21. Will there be online assignments?
There might be times that you will need to complete your end-product online or be asked to complete something else.
22. I'm sorry in advance for my bad writing.
No problem! So long as you try hard and improve, we are on the same page!
23. Do you know my sister, Mariana?
Sure do!
24. How many bookstore are we reading?
Hmm.. I didn't know you could read a bookstore... JK I do not yet know how many books we will end up reading. Our goal is quality and depth of understanding rather than a specific number.
25. What is your favorite book?
I truly enjoy reading the Bible, but other than that, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Divergent, etc. Do you see a trend there? ;)
26. What's your second language?
German was my first language! But I am no longer fluent and am trying to relearn.
27. How long have you been coaching soccer?
This will be my 2nd year coaching!
28. Are we allowed to eat in class?
No.
29. How long have you been teaching?
This will be my third year teaching.
1. Will there be a lot of reading books?
Our goal is to focus on quality of what we are reading rather than quantity.
2. Will we ever get to leave early for lunch?
No.
3. Why can't I read?
I don't know why you feel that you can't read, but you will learn in this class!
4. Are you a dog person?
YES!!! I have a husky/malamute mix named Kenai.
5. What supplies do we need?
Review the syllabus on the expectations tab for a list of required supplies.
6. Do you know Victoria G?
Sure do!
7. Will we be writing a lot of essays?
This depends on what you consider "a lot." We will be working with essays throughout the year - reading and writing.
8. How tall are you?
5'6"
9. How old are you?
This is a question that society typically considers rude to ask when speaking with females... but 26!
10. Will we have daily homework or will it be whatever we don't finish in class?
No, there will not be daily homework, and yes, there may be a time where I tell you to complete something at home - work hard in class to avoid this!
11. Will we be able to redo tests?
Redo Policy is pending!
12. Will there be creative essays?
You should get to the point to make your essays creative using style, syntax, and diction, however, your essays will always be geared toward a topic and not simply a fictional creative piece.
13. Are there going to be projects?
Uhm...yesss... you are working on one currently :)
14. Are we doing primarily vocabulary, reading, or writing or will there be a total equality of the 3?
All three are incorporated throughout the year.
15. Are we your favorite students?
Mmm...no.
16. How many tests will there be?
That's a good question; this isn't set in stone.
17. Is there a vocabulary book to buy or one you recommend?
I do not have anything for you to purchase in this regard. We will be working with vocabulary with every text.
18. Will there be weekly tests?
Not in the way that you might be accustomed to.
19. Let's play Fortnite.
A. Not a question B. No, Fortnite is lame.
20. What is your favorite movie?
I don't have one favorite movie, but I'm big on what you would consider older Disney films, the Harry Potter series, and Lord of the Rings.
21. Will there be online assignments?
There might be times that you will need to complete your end-product online or be asked to complete something else.
22. I'm sorry in advance for my bad writing.
No problem! So long as you try hard and improve, we are on the same page!
23. Do you know my sister, Mariana?
Sure do!
24. How many bookstore are we reading?
Hmm.. I didn't know you could read a bookstore... JK I do not yet know how many books we will end up reading. Our goal is quality and depth of understanding rather than a specific number.
25. What is your favorite book?
I truly enjoy reading the Bible, but other than that, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Divergent, etc. Do you see a trend there? ;)
26. What's your second language?
German was my first language! But I am no longer fluent and am trying to relearn.
27. How long have you been coaching soccer?
This will be my 2nd year coaching!
28. Are we allowed to eat in class?
No.
29. How long have you been teaching?
This will be my third year teaching.