Rodney Said:

What are the benefits of doing Latin, and if you are average at english can you still find Latin manageable?

We Answered:

Latin is a wonderful language.

Latin will enable you to appreciate English in greater depth. You will only discover later why Latin is very important at school. Understanding Latin a makes sense and I am very sorry its not compulsory any more.

Take Latin, you will not regret your decision.

Kathy Said:

How are some people so good in English?

We Answered:

Aw. I completely understand how you feel because I, too, suffered from an English rut back in the day. Sadly, I had a friend from Poland who transfered to my high school at 14 years old and outscored me, a USA born citizen, in English! My advice to you is to embrace your jealousy. Jealousy is very motivating, and that raw emotion pushes you to write better and read more. Now, I can take on pretty much any pompous jerk in English. Since spending my 10th grade summer reading a book a day of the classics, I have never received an English test score below an A. Additionally, you need to pay attention to the way you phrase sentences. I understand that punctuation is a big deal, however, you will find in later years that Professors care more about content. In fact, the general public cares more about content. Tailor your essays into mature-sounding and concise flowing paragraphs. Maybe I am being elusive, but that is the nature of writers (I am teasing).

Claude Said:

English 11 honors benchmark????

We Answered:

A benchmark is just a test so don't panic.

Look up the NY state regents exams- they have great questions, maybe they can help you practice.

Good luck.