tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post5368926818770021340..comments2023-04-11T09:16:50.000-07:00Comments on Moritz's 9th Honors Class Blog: Welcome to Honorsmmoritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499259284746906241noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-33676355910541108592008-09-11T19:08:00.000-07:002008-09-11T19:08:00.000-07:00In a good teacher, I hope for a sense of humor, a ...In a good teacher, I hope for a sense of humor, a fairly regular good mood, organization, a willingness to bend the curriculum, gives homework only when REALLY necessary, and mercy. I really like mercy.<BR/>A good student puts forth effort, fights censors, and bends the curriculum. <BR/>I really hope that the class will do more than drill me for testing, because I want to leave my education with something more meaninggful than what they put on CSAP and the SATS. <BR/>And again, I really appreciante mercy.JillianGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05488225707924171725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-40921573920346747482008-09-08T20:07:00.000-07:002008-09-08T20:07:00.000-07:00Good teachers...Make class interesting even when t...Good teachers...<BR/><BR/>Make class interesting even when they have to teach about the most boring thing. They make sure that everyone understands the material. They are efficient and easy to talk to. They have confidence in what they are teaching.<BR/><BR/>Good students...<BR/><BR/>Pay attention, ask questions when they need clarification, take detailed notes, and try their hardest both in the classroom and at home.<BR/><BR/>In this class...<BR/><BR/>I want to be pushed more than a normal English class would push me. I want to be taught concepts, not just material. I want class to not only consist of reading and writing but meaningful discussion of the literature we are reading. I want to be excited when I am sitting in second period and I realize I have English next.<BR/><BR/>As my teacher...<BR/><BR/>I want you to help me when I come to you and be open and understanding of all the times I mess up, (trust me, there will be plenty of times…) Give me a reason to be excited about what we are learning.Ally Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686630097209087025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-5056249450816572722008-09-08T19:37:00.000-07:002008-09-08T19:37:00.000-07:00In my opinion, there are several things that make ...In my opinion, there are several things that make up a good teacher. To begin, a teacher should be a friend to their students. I also apreciate the teachers that take the time to make sure everyone in their class is on the same page. Lastly, a teacher should be willing to expand their ideas and lessons to match the class. These are only a few of my ideas on good teachers.katiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15565665210129383729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-37612627326271089872008-08-25T19:41:00.000-07:002008-08-25T19:41:00.000-07:00Good qualities that a teacher needs to possess are...Good qualities that a teacher needs to possess are good humor, and good teaching skills. Also a good teacher thinks of different ways to teach a lesson that aren't necessarily conventional, yet very effective.<BR/><BR/>Good qualities that a student most possess to be successful are responsibility, good work ethic, and a desire to learn. Also, a good student doesn't procrastinate. <BR/><BR/>I expect this class to be challenging but fun. I also expect to do more work than I am used to, but in return learn more.<BR/><BR/>As my teacher I expect you to have fun with us, teach us well, and make this class interesting.HunterKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03487793129482585871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-33999672899664515672008-08-25T17:55:00.000-07:002008-08-25T17:55:00.000-07:00The qualities of a good teacher are being able to ...The qualities of a good teacher are being able to keep the students attention. It is also important to be able to explain the material so that the student understands what the teacher is saying. These are a few of the qualities a good teacher needs.<BR/> The qualities of a good student are paying attention, being able to turn everything in on time and being able to understand.<BR/> I’m expecting a class that is challenging but fun at the same time. This is my favorite kind of class.<BR/> I’m expecting you Mrs. Moritz to make the class fun and exciting. Also to try your best.KyleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04581615352858895553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-38991641228226932002008-08-25T17:01:00.000-07:002008-08-25T17:01:00.000-07:00I think that a good teacher should have a real pas...I think that a good teacher should have a real passion for what they are teaching. Also a good teacher will make an effort to get to know their students better, and not just their names. <BR/>A good student will pay attention in class and not only respect the teacher but also the opinions of his fellow students.<BR/>In this class I expect to learn how to write better as well also to be able to truly understand and connect to what a book is saying, not just reading it.<BR/>I expect you help us delve deeper into what we are learning not just skimming over the basics.Paulhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357594331991896644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-42369703188839716562008-08-25T17:00:00.000-07:002008-08-25T17:00:00.000-07:00I think qualities of a good teacher are caring, s...I think qualities of a good teacher are caring, smart, and open-minded. If they have these qualities the students will learn and enjoy learning. Good qualities of students are respectful, open-minded, and being ready to learn. If a student possesses these qualities they will learn a lot more than if they did not have these qualities. I hope to read and understand the books we read and also learn to annotate a book. I hope that as a teacher you answer any questions we may have about books we're reading and anything else we learn this semester.Thomas L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04618771269077965372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-75088084859047919422008-08-25T16:06:00.000-07:002008-08-25T16:06:00.000-07:00I think qualities of a good teacher are when they ...I think qualities of a good teacher are when they can teach the topic but be intertaing at the same time. Good students are those the participate and at least try to do their best. My class expectations are that kids are willing to ask questions and figure things out on their own sometimes, too. My teacher expectations are that they'll be willing to help in private or during class.Michael's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07382095972709366294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-89292873010337115862008-08-24T14:17:00.000-07:002008-08-24T14:17:00.000-07:00I think a good teacher is one that makes their cla...I think a good teacher is one that makes their class a welcoming and productive one for everybody. This teacher would not only keep everybody involved and learning most of the time, but would do it in a light-hearted way.<BR/> <BR/>A good student needs to be passinoate about learning. They need to come to class, not just because it is for school, but to actually be there to learn and find new things out. <BR/><BR/>I expect this class to be one that will teach more advanced reading and writing. I expect teaching on how to comprehend and discuss harder books. Also, i expect to learn more advanced writing and different ways to accomplish that.<BR/><BR/>As my teacher i expect you to teach (duh). But not as much teach as pass down what you've learned from your teachers and past students and their questions, while still helping us reach our full potential.BlakeShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803915355626394415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-76316673133152637032008-08-23T12:39:00.000-07:002008-08-23T12:39:00.000-07:00One cannot simply say what a good teacher is, beca...One cannot simply say what a good teacher is, because the classification, along with that of a good student, is objective. But to me, a good teacher is one who enjoys their work, and constantly finds new ways to teach their students material that otherwise wouldn't be considered interesting, and to show them how to attain knowledge without the help of a teacher.<BR/><BR/>A good student, to me, is one willing to learn, whether or not they want to be at school. The same student will ask questions about the material being taught that have not been raised by the rest of the class in order to further their own knowledge of the subject and that of the other students.<BR/><BR/>Of this class, my only expectations are to be exposed to new material, and perhaps to refine my writing techniques, such as how i construct essays and the style of my writing.<BR/><BR/>Of you as my teacher, I have no expectations- i take from every teacher what I can, and learn all i can from them. I don't have expectations as to what they should teach me, for they are far more familiar with the material they will present to me than I am.Jacob WRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684488164744554432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-16242491443252949752008-08-22T10:31:00.000-07:002008-08-22T10:31:00.000-07:00mariahmariahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-42057689053466609562008-08-21T18:07:00.000-07:002008-08-21T18:07:00.000-07:00the gualities of good teachers are simply, humor a...the gualities of good teachers are simply, humor and a understanding of where their students are coming from... with a understanding there is respect, and that is vidal to education. the respect makes it possible for the student to teach the teacher and it easier for the teacher to teach the student. the quality of humor creates a fun and enjoyable enviorment to learn in. <BR/><BR/> gualities good students poses are respect and a willingness to learn and give the required effort to learn properly. if the student doen't care, whats the point of teaching them? no techer wants to spend nine months of their life just for a student who does not even bother to listen or pay attentioin...<BR/><BR/> i expect to enjoy myself and of course learn... i hope to enjoy at least one of the books we will be reading. i also hope to make a new friend and possibly not drown in hmwk as my sisters have so gracisly prepared me for...<BR/> <BR/> i just hope you are the best you can be, as i hope to be... i know you can be fun cause my upperclass friends told me you were. i really just want a smooth run through honors... <BR/><BR/> shannen rshannenrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933880452596279587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-35475606689202380942008-08-21T17:48:00.000-07:002008-08-21T17:48:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.shannenrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09933880452596279587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-7652209594449058492008-08-21T14:38:00.000-07:002008-08-21T14:38:00.000-07:00I believe that a good teacher will understand the ...I believe that a good teacher will understand the student and where they are coming from. The teacher won't embarass the student and will make sure they understand the material. They will be focused on their work and love what they do.<BR/><BR/>Good students listen during class, respect the teacher, are open to other ideas, and want to be in that class. They should come prepared, be ready to work, and be organized. <BR/><BR/>I expect to continue to perfect my writing style and learn new ways of interpreting liturature. I want to enjoy this class and like what we are learning.<BR/><BR/>I expect you as a teacher to present the material clearly so that I will understand it and make it fun to learn.ruthp2012https://www.blogger.com/profile/12889441671632277568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-87573008689904310792008-08-21T07:16:00.000-07:002008-08-21T07:16:00.000-07:00I believe a good teacher is someone who can adjust...I believe a good teacher is someone who can adjust their teachings with the times and stay current.Also a good teacher can teach all types of kids and be able to help them in their own specific way.<BR/><BR/>The qualities of goods students are someone who has a good work ethic,and can manage their time very well.They can balance social time with homework and sports.<BR/><BR/>From this class i expect to have many writing assighnments, and read more books than I did this whole summer. I dont know what else to expect because every class is different.<BR/><BR/>As a teacher I expect you to help every student and to have an open mind about suggestions we make in class. But you seem open minded so were good.connorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15386462091251567429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-80052012324332544242008-08-21T07:10:00.000-07:002008-08-21T07:10:00.000-07:00What are qualities of good teachers?Qualities of g...What are qualities of good teachers?<BR/>Qualities of good teachers are they are patient with students that dont understand the material that well. They also give attention to the whole class and not just one or two people. They are also very passionate about what they do and are willing to learn as much from the students as the students do from the teacher. And keep it so the students are learning, but still in a fun way.<BR/><BR/>What are qualities of good students?<BR/>Always ready to learn, are good at learning, like reading, are intilectually inclined, and aren't afraid to discuss and debate in class.<BR/><BR/>What expectations do you have of this class?<BR/>Just to be a class where I can learn alot and my fellow classmates can learn alot too, but to have fun doing it.<BR/><BR/>What expectations do you have of me as your teacher?<BR/>To be good at getting your point across, to be a person that I can talk to if my grade isnt exactly where I want it, and to just be fun and charming :)morganhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908871744566970830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-63059200020593007792008-08-21T06:59:00.000-07:002008-08-21T06:59:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.morganhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08908871744566970830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-76133112284089824432008-08-20T22:29:00.000-07:002008-08-20T22:29:00.000-07:00I agree with what alot of people said, for one tha...I agree with what alot of people said, for one that the teacher needs to create an enjoyable environment because i think alot of people learn better when its something they like doing. I also think that a quality of a good teacher is caring about the students and whether or not they are doing well. The teacher should try to help students, not just give them work and say 'well I did my part, I can't help it if the student is failing'.<BR/><BR/>I believe that good students need to try their best at everything, and when they don't understand something, they need to ask questions and learn- that is the reason we go to school. They also need to be responsible enough to focus on the important things, and not waste their education by not doing work, or doing much less than what they are capable of.<BR/><BR/>I expect this class to have alot of reading and writing, and to work on improving our writing skills. I would like his class to be alot of reading, and discussions over the reading, and then projects based on the reading and discussion, but of course thats not up to me.<BR/><BR/>As my teacher, I would like to see you try to focus in on some places where we tend to struggle, and try to help us to do well in this class and in our writing. I also would like to see some creative projects and activities and topics to write about. So far though it is looking like this should be a pretty fun and interesting class! :)emeraldohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02010594322192716185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-2825588909408944152008-08-20T20:40:00.000-07:002008-08-20T20:40:00.000-07:00I dont believe its only one quality, or a selectio...I dont believe its only one quality, or a selection of qualities that make for a great teacher. But rather how each individual student connects to the teacher, and if they are compatible with how the teacher teaches them. Certain qualites are easier to get allong with than others, such as having a sense of humor, understanding, and varing teaching methods.<BR/><BR/>Good students in m mind mean they are willing to learn or give what they are being taught a chance. Also the usual qualiteis of a good person help, such as being considerate, respectfull, and in general an enjoyable person to be around.<BR/><BR/>I expect this class to be quite a bit of fun, and still be a great learning enviroment since its a honors class. Also to have this be different than any other english/language arts class ive had before.<BR/><BR/>My expectations for you as my teacher, are to teach us at the honors level that we are at. And to make the fun as well as beneficial to all of the class.emmawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12784288209120123459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-58843489329224676262008-08-20T20:25:00.000-07:002008-08-20T20:25:00.000-07:00I would probably say that good teachers have chara...I would probably say that good teachers have characterisitics that stand out. They are easily approachable in the sense that you can talk with them anytime. They are balanced with their teaching styles so that they make learning beneficial for their students and enjoyable for their students. <BR/><BR/>Good students would have qualities such as humor, responsibility, and ecstacy(not the drug)! They would come each day to class being fully prepared. Good students would especially help their classmates succeed by supporting and helping them through school years. <BR/><BR/>I expect this class to be lots of fun and full of learning. Mrs. Moritz, I like your Dave Barry humor and I know you'll make it a great year for us!anishphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13217478957352550793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-60568323388738089522008-08-20T19:41:00.000-07:002008-08-20T19:41:00.000-07:00I think that a good teacher will have qualities su...I think that a good teacher will have qualities such as patience,empathy(to some degree),humor,and a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm about the subject they teach.<BR/>A good student will be responsible, prepared, honest, participate in class, and be respectful.<BR/>In this class I expect to be taught ways to improve my essays and papers and obviously increase my knowledge of the English language and its many rules.<BR/>I would hope that you will continue to make class enjoyable and ease the pressure of a high school honors class. I understand that class can't just be fun though and I also expect that you help us cover all of the material in the curriculum and give help to those who need it.alexjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316801864137756521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-43001992658898020982008-08-20T19:22:00.000-07:002008-08-20T19:22:00.000-07:00Ok so username "Bob" is actually Jon Karr. I don'...Ok so username "Bob" is actually Jon Karr. I don't know why it's Bob but it is.jonathankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15468770560623168795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-76697719309143065952008-08-20T19:15:00.000-07:002008-08-20T19:15:00.000-07:00All good teachers have certain qualities. They res...All good teachers have certain qualities. They respect what everyone has to say in the class and teachers should have an open mind. It is also good, when a teacher takes an interest in the student. It’s nice when the teacher finds out about you outside of class. A good teacher also adjusts somewhat to your personal learning style and that of the class’s.<BR/><BR/>Good students should have many different qualities. Each student needs to be unique, but students should have a few common qualities to be a good student. The students should be on time and prepared for class. Students also need to do their homework when it’s assigned. Another important quality is when students take responsibility for their actions. If they make a mistake, and own up to it, they gain the respect of others.<BR/><BR/>I expect this class will help me improve my writing skills, as well as my perspective of different genres of novels.<BR/><BR/>I expect you to help us through the school and to challenge us. I also would like classes to be fun and something to look forward to, at least part of the time. So far the classes are off to a great start!CourtneyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006165997869156250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-22686272089192337502008-08-20T18:57:00.000-07:002008-08-20T18:57:00.000-07:00I believe that there are a select few qualities th...I believe that there are a select few qualities that isolate certain teachers onto a much more effective way of teaching. For example I believe that all students should begin with the teachers utmost respect until the student proves otherwise. In my middle school experience I found that the majority of teachers who were unanimously loved by the student body, respected their students and in return the students respected their teachers. Another important quality in teachers that allows students to excel in the classroom is to present the information in a variety of ways. For example if every piece of the curriculum is taught orally then all of the visual learners will have trouble with the class and eventually give up. I believe that the curriculum should be taught both orally and visually in order to benefit all varieties of learners. Lastly, and most importantly I believe that teachers shouldn't spoon feed the answers to the class so they can regurgitate them back onto a quiz. I think that teachers should make the students obtain the answers by asking questions and thinking on higher levels. This would mean that the students would remember the material taught to them better because the "why" to the answer would be clear not just the correct answer.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion there are three qualities that separate certain students from everyone else. First, participating in class and always asking why is a very important quality. These students will be asking deep, complex questions that start discussions and have more than one response, not simple questions that have one undebatable answer. Secondly, quality students will always do their best and rise above the expectations. They will not do the minimum to get by because their desire to learn in their own and not their parent(s). Lastly a quality a good student must have is to participate in group work and discussions. Some extremely intellectual minds are wasted because of the all to common prejudice that by raising your hand and participating in the class makes you a "nerd". Good students will not let this affect them or their participation in class.<BR/><BR/>My expectations of this class is that I will be challenged, filled with the desire to learn, have fun, and learn not just the required knowledge but learn from my classmates as well. I think I speak for many people when I say in middle school I was frustrated by the lack of commitment some people showed in classes that were labeled "accelerated". I hope that honors courses here at AHS will be different due to the fact students have to take the initiative and show up for a test to get into these classes. So I expect that I will be challenged by both the teacher and my classmates to think deeper and go beyond I have ever had to before.<BR/><BR/>As I said above my expectations for my teacher is to challenge me but also make learning exciting. I enjoy when teachers make class exciting by opening it up for class discussion and teaching in creative ways. I also expect the you, Mrs. Moritz, to prepare me not only for next year and CSAP testing but also for future education and life. Lastly, my final expectation for my teacher is that s/he will focus on the information that is important for English as a whole, not frivolous material that will never be used past this semester.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4745090765992596537.post-74517060728603976212008-08-20T18:37:00.000-07:002008-08-20T18:37:00.000-07:00To me a good teacher brings enjoyment into the env...To me a good teacher brings enjoyment into the environment and helps understand where different students are coming from. The teacher makes the class enjoyable therefore making it better. A good teacher for me is able to understand that students forget things and aren't perfect. I feel that teachers who assign unnecessary assignments are simply just doing their jobs and not taking joy in helping students. They don't care about the students but only care about the next paycheck and keeping their job. Teachers that i define as "good" simply have a teaching style that i appreciate and agree with as well as give the environment a enjoyable feel.<BR/><BR/>Qualities of good students, in my opinion are quite alike to the good teacher but includes a few others. Such as being responsible and respectful to the teacher, others and yourself. They would also be excited to learn and for their future. The good student would go above and beyond average to maintain their highest level of mentality.<BR/><BR/>I expect students in this class to be good students and have the qualities mentioned previously. This is an honors class so students have earned a slight amount of respect thus far and should build and protect that image. Hopefully everyone in the classroom will.<BR/><BR/>As an honors teacher and as my teacher i hope that you will help me and other students to maintain and establish the skills needed to be successful. Also that you would in one way be a friend to students and make class enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>These are some simple thoughts...<BR/><BR/> ThomasThomasmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05417325064917771108noreply@blogger.com