David Penn
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Multiple ChoiceIs the teacher available for extra help during study halls, lunchtime, before or after school, etc.?
Almost AlwaysThe teacher responds to emails promptly. Do you...
Strongly AgreeThe teacher posts in-class materials online for reference (slides, etc.):
Almost AlwaysThe teacher lets us know at the beginning of the course and along the way how much each part of the class (homework, papers, quizzes and tests) counts towards our total grade:
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Very HighThe teacher allows us to use technology in class (e.g. laptop, calculator, smart pen, etc.)
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Class of 2024
The main drag for people (including myself) is the reading quizzes. Generally you cannot get away with using sparknotes, and many people learn the hard way. Aside from that, Mr. Penn is a good communicator, leaving a lot of very productive positive and negative feedback for essays, and being very fair with grading. The schedule gets pretty formulaic, so don't expect too many surprises. This is a very test-oriented class, and unlike AP Lang, you can expect to do little other than prep for the AP Test. Discussion is very directed yet open. The biggest thing is generating a "value judgement", in which the body of work you're reading has an overarching message not just about its characters, but about the world in general. If you make that observation clear, vast, and nuanced, that's half the battle.