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2022-23 Academic Sophomore Year International Student:
I like that in this course we not only read books and then write or take a test, as many classes do, but we analyze text in class, and also we do many interesting things with the text. For example, we took roles of characters and read passages by roles. We are learning many interesting things which will be useful, not only in English classes, but for life. For me, my pod helped me to learn things better,because I always can ask them if I don't understand something.
2024-25 Academic Junior Year Student:
Ms. Zarro-Anaya, who teaches Honors American Literature, has a clear and effective teaching style that supports her students’ success and growth. Her approach to assignments and writing tasks is both structured and accessible, with clear instructions that help students understand expectations. If anyone is confused, she encourages questions, always being open to provide help. For a recent essay assignment, Ms. Zarro-Anaya took time to dissect the prompt in class, breaking it down so we fully understood what was required. Following that, we engaged in helping circles to correct and help fellow classmates on mistakes they have made on their rough draft. She also frequently reminds us of upcoming due dates, ensuring we stay on track without feeling overwhelmed. Before diving into lessons, we start with warm-up activities that create a safe space for us to express our thoughts openly, which helps set a positive tone for the rest of the class. Additionally, her class assignments and instructions are always organized and accessible on Google Classroom, allowing us to easily follow along and stay organized. Ms. Zarro-Anaya’s approach encourages us to take responsibility for our work and feel confident in our abilities.
2023-24 Academic Sophomore Year Student:
Three things I learned this semester that I found useful were better ways to comprehend and annotate novels better. I learned the purpose of helping circles and how it can be beneficial to our writing. Throughout the whole semester Ms. Zarro has taught us the importance of many vocabulary words and also that writing is a process. I like how in this class we're always doing fun things together. I like how I was taught how to comprehend better because teachers don't really do that anymore as we're starting to get older. That has helped me a lot. I also like how we got to act things out after reading, Christmas Carol.
2024-25 Academic Year Junior Student:
My name is Kennedy Henderson and I am in the 11th grade. My first introduction to Mrs. Zarro was English 2 in my sophomore year. She was very ecstatic and full of life. Along with her being fun, she also provided lesson plans and basic foundational English skills that we may have forgotten in our 9th grade year. Examples of those skills that she taught us are: How to write in MLA format; faulty pronouns; and basic five paragraph essays/outlines. With that, Mrs. Zarro has also expanded on the basic foundation into more advanced writing.
In my 10th grade year, I also came to realize Mrs. Z was my Speech and Debate teacher. The skills that she taught us in that class, such as how to enunciate your voice, proper eye contact, and how to write a speech and translate that into presenting your speech are invaluable. As we got deeper into the year, the speech and debate skills started connecting to my English classes, which allowed me to give better presentations and to even speak better. Mrs. Zarro is fun, intelligent, and has all the sass (in a good way, of course.)
Three years of being at Bishop Montgomery High School, and as a student, I have never seen a teacher who will challenge you, but also give you grace in your hard moments. With her as my teacher, I have grown in my writing skills, and just as a young lady as a whole. Mrs. Zarro is the best!
2024-25 Academic Year Junior Student:
During Honors American Literature, Mrs. Zarro has introduced us to The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, works from Phillis Wheatley, and The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, by Olaudah Equiano. These works have allowed us as students to get perspectives of different cultural and historical backgrounds. While reading these stories, Mrs. Zarro has given us a series of collaborative projects, presentations, and in-class essays to test our knowledge. What I like most about this class is that Mrs. Zarro allows us as students to engage and share our thoughts and opinions. While doing this she sheds light on the historical adversities that happened. She provides an engaging learning space that makes me, as a student, enjoy her class.
It is also important to note the hardships I have overcome in this course. Taking an honors class makes for more work which was hard to adjust to. I overcame this hardship by working on my time management skills. Mrs. Zarro also does a great job of letting us know when assignments are due. Something I could have done differently in this class was participate more. Many times I wanted to speak up and say my thoughts and opinions but I didn't. Next semester I hope to engage more with the class.
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