Although my family is not made up of English speakers, they have always stressed that succeeding in school is an important part of being successful in life. It is not just grades that are important. The lessons a student learns in school will help the student succeed later in life. Learning English is an immediately useful skill. When I am learning algebra or chemistry, sometimes I wonder how these subjects can help me in my everyday life. When I am learning...

I know that what I am learning in class can help me improve my writing for all of my classes. And someday, I would like to write stories that are just as exciting as the books I like to read.
I will succeed in English 1A because of my previous preparation, my determination, and my family's support for my learning, and above all my confidence that the lessons I learn in the class will last for a lifetime. This is the perfect prescription for success in English 1A. Some people might say that it is arrogant to say: 'I will be successful.' How can I know what grade I will finally attain in class? Of course, I do not know what my final grade in class will be. But I know that if I try hard and improve my English I will be successful. A student who tries hard and learns more about the world is never a failure.