Mission Statements Ahoy~

I, ahh, did something a little different from everyone else. Rather than a mission statement for the class as a whole, I did a personal mission statement for myself. I hope that's okay. I just figured, well, I'm a part of this class. Before I can expect much from others, I need to learn how to adjust myself.

As a student of Ms. Fletcher's AP Language class my missions for the year are as follows:

-to accept my defeat and open myself to constructive criticism. It will allow not only for me to sharpen my abilities, recognize the talents of others, and respect others, but it will also teach me how to helpfully criticize others in return. Not to mention it'll help me adjust to the idea that I am not perfect;

-to write always and often, so as to further exercise my mind and talents, whether it be for the class or simply for my own benefit;

-to stay on top of work and give my work in the class my absolute best. This seems a sort of gratuitous response to Ms. Fletcher, whose own mission statements promise us as a class that she will read said work graciously, evaluate it fairly, and return it in a "timely fashion". I think it's only fair we give her just as much in return as far as work goes;

-to have an active voice in class, whether it be sharing ideas or arguing points on an issue. It's easier to shape opinions and form ideas when everyone and their thoughts on a subject are heard and bounced amongst each other;

-to give others the benefit of the doubt. They're about as perfect as I am;

-to focus with determination on these goals and the other personal ones I possess (like starting my novel...) so that I may more readily achieve them, and I can round my sense of purpose.

Aaaand that's all I could think of that sounded somewhat doable and promising. I suppose if you switched all the "I"'s and "Me"'s with "We"'s and "Us"'s, this could be as much a mission statement for the class as it is for me. In any case, there you have it! :)