Direction this Class Needs:12-12-2011

                 I am of the opinion that this class is absolutely fine, maybe even perfect. It's always a good period to dive into. I think the discussions are the most interesting, with trusty Christian, Sohrob, and Kirkland always weighing in with something. Mr. McCarthy also has to be my favorite English teacher. He is very astute and entertaining, and really knows how to set the ball rolling. Hmm, but Sohrob is right in his blog. Not many kids really participate. Just a small cluster, a minority, really. Perhaps they are (OK, we) are just shy. Or tired. Or overwhelmed. Sometimes, I am all three. I mean, yes, Mr. McCarthy does his best, but in a class of that size, how many kids can really be reached? The only regret I have about this class is that I do not participate as much as I should. Otherwise, this is probably my favorite class.

Some people harp on about changing their teacher's style to make the class better, but I disagree. Mr. McCarthy is the epitome of an English teacher. He is very smart, excellent at facilitating discussions and an all around cool teacher to know. He has pretty good taste in books (who doesn't like The Road?) He has certainly piqued my interest in critical thinking.

OK, maybe I am not really shedding the whole story. I sometimes feel incompetent in English.