Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. Is there homework?
2. How do I study for a test on a novel?
3. How different is the work from one educational level to another?
4. I can't seem to remember what I read. What can I do?
5. I have other questions. How can I get them answered?

Is there homework?

Specific homework asignments will be reading, vocabulary 
exercises, or 
writing, depending on the emphasis for the day.  HOWEVER, you 
should review 
your notes and vocabulary every other day.  Always be ready for a 
quiz on the 
reading asignment.

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How do I study for a test on a novel?

I know you don't want to read the entire novel over again before 
a test.  
Here's what you should do: As you read the novel, take notes or 
underline 
important themes, characters, or events.  Write notes in the 
margins (if the 
book belongs to you)during class discussions. Also, keep a list 
of 
characters' names and descriptions in your notebook. Now, when 
it's time for 
a test, all you have to do is review this information instead of 
trying to re-
read the book.

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How different is the work from one educational level to another?

  The main difference in the groupings in English I
lies in the emphasis and concentration of the assignments.  
Depending on the 
level, we will cover more challenging literature and go into more 
depth in 
our discussions.  I expect the academic levels to demonstrate 
more insight and 
inititative.  The more advanced the group, the less (I hope) we 
will need to spend 
on grammar and the most basic writing skills.

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I can't seem to remember what I read. What can I do?

Become an "active reader."  Underline passages, write 
in the margin of your 
book (if it's a textbook, use post-it notes).  Stop reading 
frequently and 
try to summarize what you just read.  Form questions about the 
reading and 
try to answer them as you read.  Have questions ready for your 
teacher and 
your classmates the next time the class meets.

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I have other questions. How can I get them answered?

I would be happy to answer your questions about Freshman 
English.  
Just ask - or send me an e-mail to eng4frosh@aol.com

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