Assignment 26 - Beppy Badgett - Class Review

English has never been one of my favorite classes, I would not consider myself a very good writer, and I have always done better in classes more like math or science. However this has been one of the best english classes I've had, I liked how the class developed skill we already had, and how it relied on lots of peer help. Even though I dreaded timed writings, I found them very effective. Getting to see 20 ways to respond to one question was very informational, and it helped me learn what worked and what could be cut out. This was also the format of the shortened AP test, so I felt like these assignments really left me prepared for the test. On the other hand I found the multiple choice almost overwhelming, I was never able to finish, and rarely did well. I think if we spent more time in class going over questions or working on how to effectively read the passages. This didn't end up being a real problem though because we weren't tested over it. I really enjoyed visual literacy projects and found them very effective at providing variety in the curriculum. They were never a massive amount of work, but they helped connect what we learned in class to other subjects. Smaller assignments like socratic seminars and book work helped build the skills needed for the test in different formats.

Assignment 24 - Beppy Badgett - My Future

I really enjoyed junior year. I had fun and made new friends, I enjoyed all of my classes, and I think I learned a lot. Overall I'd say I learned how to efficiently use my time, I also learned a lot more about myself. NTI taught me that I actually kinda like school, and going into next year I will try to remember this and not take it for granted. This summer I plan on figuring out where I want to go to college and what I want to do with the rest of my life. Senior year I want to stay on top of my assignments, but not spend too much time on school and still have lots of fun. To do this I need to make myself do assignments when I have time and not push them all off to the last minute. Working on my time management will help me be able to do all the things I want.

Assignment 23 - Beppy Badgett - Driving Playlist

I really like listening to music, but there's something different about listening in the car. Driving forces me to clear my mind and focus on a single task, so I like listening to upbeat, generally positive music in a variety of styles. Normally I'm not in the car for long periods of time, so each song must be carefully selected.

1. Oxford Comma - Vampire Weekend: This song is very upbeat. I really like the instrumentation, in fact all the songs on this album have a very interesting and different sound. I also really enjoy the sudden buildup at the end of the song.
2. parking lot view - almost monday: I really like the variety of styles in this song, it has a strong driving bass which keeps the song moving. While they lyrics aren't necessarily the most positive, the song still has a very upbeat feel.
3. Fallin' All in You - Shawn Mendes: This is definitely the slowest song on the playlist, but I like the variation it adds. It has a very whimsical feel, and still fits with the positive vibe of the rest of the songs. I find most slower songs boring, but this one keeps me entertained. I sing along to all the songs on this playlist, but I really like singing to this one in particular.
4. Basket Case - Green Day: I picked this song because you don't really have pay complete attention to it in order to enjoy. Sometimes when I'm driving I opt for a playlist with more songs like this on it, but I always like to have at least one. I chose Basket Case because it does a pretty good job at capturing what I like about alternative rock, mainly heavy guitar and drums. 
5. All Night - Jordy Searcy: I think this song is the perfect way to end a drive. In the last few seconds of the song, a majority of the instruments drop out and it morphs into the next song on the album - which I have not included because I think it is kinda boring - but this deceleration is a great finale.