Reading 5 Tips for Success

Reading

5 Tips for Success

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Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.

Tip 2: Note the Author’s Writing Style

Every author writes with a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases or symbols – or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!! 

Student Success Statement
"You have only always to do what is right.
It will become easier by practice, and you enjoy in the midst
of your trials the pleasure of an approving conscience."
Reflection:
Hmm, this reflection is alright. I mean sometimes choosing the right can be fun
but sometimes it can be boring as hell and a pain in the butt. So thats why they choose the wrong cause its easier.

Take Control of Homework So It Doesn’t Control You Part 3

Take Control of Homework

So It Doesn’t Control You

Part 3

Take Advantage of Any Free Time

If you have a study period or a long bus ride, use the time to review notes, prepare for an upcoming class or start your homework. Flashcards are a great learning tool. They are easy to make ,easy to handle, and are a marvelous tool to help you learn and remember anything. Punch a hole in the upper left corner of each index card and connect the stack of your flash cards with a ring. Then the cards are bound and not flopping around. Flash cards bound like a small book with pages. You can even have separated ringed stacks for each subject. Whatever you want to remember put it on a card.

Study with a Friend

Get together with friends and classmates to quiz each other compare notes and predict test questions. Consider joining a study group.

Communicate

If you have concerns about the amount or type of homework you have, you may want to talk to your family, teachers or counselor. They can help you understand how much time you need to allot for homework and how to manage your tasks.

Celebrate Your Achievement

Reward yourself for hitting milestones or doing something well.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Note-Taking Strategies Part 4

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 4

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For Review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick to It

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when its test time. You’ve been doing the work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

“I think better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity.”

Robert E. Lee

Reflection: I don’t get this statement.

A basketball player gets sentenced to 3-5 years in prison.

Reflection: I think that he knew what he was doing & the consequences there could have been so he shouldn’t be exaggerating over his penalty. Why is he crying over his penalty? I bet he wasn’t crying when he was dragging that female from her hair. He got what he deserved.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 3

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 3

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After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks. Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

After you’ve reviewed all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for tests down the road.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Note-  Note-Taking Strategies   PART 2

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking System. Here are some of its methods.

Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

1.    Get the speaker main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.    Leave blanks in your notes to add explanations later.

3.    Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

4.    Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.    Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

6.    Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

 

  CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

DISTANCE EDUCATION: IS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM FOR YOU ?

PART 3

CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

n LACK OF IN-PERSON INTERACTION ARGUE THAT BOTH TEACHER-STUDENT CONTACT ARE ESSENTIAL TO LEARNING. I A DISTANCE-LEARNING CLASSROOM , YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS DISSCUSSIONS  ONLINE IN CHAT ROOMS, MESSAGE BOARDS OR WEB CONFERENCE – BUT IT’S NOT THE SAME AS BEING WITH OTHERS STUDETS IN A CLASSROOM.

n DIFFERENCE LEVELS OF QUALITY: MANY DISTANCE –EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUPPLY AN EXELLENT LEARNING EXPERENCE, BUT OTHERS MAY NOT .

  RESERCH  ANY PROGRAM BEFORE SINGING ON TO MAKE SURE IT’S RINGOROUS ENOGHT. IF YOU ARE CHOOOSING YOUR OWN PROGRAM, LOOK INTO IT’S ACCREDITATION BEFORE ENROLLING.

n THE NEED TO SELF-START: DISTANCE EDUCATION LETS YOU MAKE YOUR OWN SHEDULES. IF YOU HAVE A HART TIME GETTING MOTIVATED, THIS MIGHT NOT BE THE IDEAL EDUCATIONAL SETTING FOR YOU.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it’s right.”

This is boo’boo, I think that you need to be in fear at all moments and expect the unexpected.

Rosa Parks

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work Part 5

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 5

Additional Tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:

· Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

· Start slowly; don’t commit a lot of hours immediately.

· Avoid time conflict by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

· Use your time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over as few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of downtime and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

· If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

· Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other things you’d like to do because of your school and work commitments.

· If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.

· Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs some downtime to stay happy and healthy.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Marion Jones chose the wrong by performing while on drugs. She basically cheated.

Balancing High School and Part-time Work

 Part 4

He reminds students that “the activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in mind.” MacGowan continues, “For example, student actors should allow for the fact that they won’t have as much time during performance seasons. Student athletes need to remember the times of the year that they’ll be tied up with games and practices. Other students who are in classes that make considerable demands outside of the classroom must keep that reality in mind.”      

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!