Student Success Statement 

"Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or women seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. honesty pays dividends     both in dollars and in peace of mind."

B.C. Forbes

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to be really careful with what they do and say. Sometimes people think that is they are dishonest it won’t really do any damage on anybody because when someone is dishonest it is just not being truthful. Sometimes if people are dishonest, they are always telling little white lies. If you keep on saying little white lies, they will become much more than that. Do the right thing and don’t be dishonest. 

Student Success Statement 

"Stop worrying about whether you're going to win or lose and focus your full attention on whats happening right this moment"

Phil Jackson

11 World Championships 

Reflection: If you worry about win and losing you are going to stop worrying about what is actually going on in the game and you are going to mess up without a doubt. If you pay full attention to what is going on right now you will gain an edge in the game and will mprove your chances of winning.

Time Management

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Master the moments and you may be a real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time—classes, homework and activities—with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all on your own. And that’s a good thing since most jobs require multitasking. You might need to take care of current clients while attracting new ones respond emails while working on a major presentation, or order tomorrows produce while planning next week’s menu.

Someone said, “Wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift and wander here and there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment, so make the most of it while it is NOW. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment.

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Student Success Statement 
“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

-Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Reflection:I think that this statement is trying to say that people should always say the truth because if they don’t, then they will probably fall. Sometimes people feel that they have to lie to protect someone else, but they actually don’t because if they tell them the truth then they will avoid making the other person mad because they lied to them. At the end, the best thing to do is to tell the truth.

Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculation for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper you're paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails. John Wooden UCLA's former great basketball coach who lead his team to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying attention to how his players would lace up and tie their shoe strings. if they didn't tie them correctly he would teach them how.
Details may be small things, but from small things come great thing; therefore pay attention to details and you will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

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Student Success Statement 

"Everyone is the architect of their own learning."

Claudius

Reflection:I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to decide what their learning will be like and not let others decide for them. If people let others decide what their learning will be like, then they will not learn the way they want to, therefore, they will not learn much. Sometimes all it takes is to decide for yourself how you want to learn.

Cool Under Pressure

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Very few students enjoy taking tests. Yet functioning well under pressure is crucial to your future success. Try thinking of the pressure of testing as practice for the work world‘s own explosive situations. You could someday find yourself meeting tight deadlines, speaking with irate customers, wielding a scalpel or handling dangerous chemicals.

The best way to curtail pressure and to even eliminate it is to prepare. Applying the motto “Be Prepared” holds true first time every time. Prepare for test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your time to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. Preparation helps you maintain your cool under pressure. Preparation generates energy and enthusiasm; therefore, prepare and your coolness under pressure is sure to abound.

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Student Success Statement

"Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable."

Peter F. Drucker 

Reflection:I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to be very careful before they do something that they will regret. Sometimes people do things without think about it and they end up regretting it. Also, people do what other expect and sometimes it is the wrong thing to do. So, you should always try to do what is right than what is actually expected.

Student Success Statement 

"To be great--concentrate"

Orson Sweet Mardin 

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to be more concentrated on what they are doing. Sometimes people don't really concentrate on what is actually important and they end up doing something that really isn't that important. People need to not get distracted when they need to be really focused, like when they are taking a test, or doing their homework. They need to be concentrating on a test or homework so that they totally get it and don't get stuck. Do the right thing and concentrate. 

Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon—not a sprint”

Anon

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to try and not try to do things so quickly during your education time because sometimes people try to rush and end up doing everything wrong. Sometimes it just takes things slowly to happen.

  

Teamwork Skills

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Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much but when you work with others for a common cause the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills, with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone.

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Teamwork Skills

3-10

Every time your class breaks into groups to tackle a challenge, you build teamwork skills. In college, you’ll continue to have these opportunities to practice voicing your opportunities to practice voicing your opinions, listening and responding to others, and reaching compromises. By the time you leave college, you can be an expert in this workplace skill.

Together

Everyone

Achieves

More

Individually you can achieve so much but when you work with others for a common cause the same objectives, you can accomplish a tremendous amount more. You synergize your talents, knowledge, and skills, with those whom you work. All members of the team are edified together, a type of edification you can’t obtain by working alone.

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Student Success Statement

“The man who has no imagination has no wings.”

-Muhammad Ali

Reflection:I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to try and have imagination so that they can at least try to pursue them. Sometimes all it takes for someone to go far is a little of imagination. If people didn't have imagination they would think about what could happen to them and they wouldn't try to even go far because they didn't imagine what would happen. 

Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/

According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Wiener noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. “People have to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivation co-workers or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly, and intelligently.       

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Speaking Skills

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When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations clients or represent their organization in the field. It’s never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques.

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/

According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks in the minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Wiener noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

“The biggest fear is public speaking, with 15 percent of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it,” said Dr. Michael Telch of the Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders (LSAD) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. “People have to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivation co-workers or just communicating one-on-one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak persuasively, smoothly, and intelligently.       

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Student Success Statement
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than successful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”
-Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the US

Reflection:
I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to try and be the best that they can because sometimes other people won’t be there for them because of the fact that they have to do the things that they want by themselves. If people don’t really try and realize that they have to start and do things on their own for their own benefit, they will never get that they have to sometimes work alone with what they believe. Persistence is very important because that helps people work by themselves with what they believe.

Writing Skills

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Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient chart, researchers depend on the money they collected by writing grant applications, software engineers write technical specifications, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the chance to interview for a job, you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resume.

So by taking writing seriously and doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, every new post you write in your blog site, and every writing activity you engage in, you’re preparing yourself for a good career.

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Student Success Statement

“Failure is only postponed success as long as courage coaches ambition. The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.”

Herbert Kaufman

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people don’t need to be afraid of having failure in their lives, because sometimes failure is a good thing. If someone goes through failure, they are more likely to learn from their mistake and then they will do better the next time that they try. Sometimes not giving up after failure is the only way to succeed.

Motivating Athletes

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch /majors_careers/.html

Getting a college education doesn’t mean just absorbing facts and figures. It means building the skills and qualities you need to learn, think and create your own—making you attractive to employers. You’ve already started learning this skill in high school but college helps you fully develop them.

The 10 Key Qualities

1.  Writing skills

2.  Speaking skills

3.  Teamwork skills

4.  Problem-solving skills

5.  Initiative

6.  Cool under Pressure

7.  Attention to Detail

8.  Time Management

9.  Honesty

10.Love of Learning

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Student Success Statement

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.”

-Confucius

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people sometimes realize what the right thing to do is and they don’t do it. That means that they want to be courageous but they aren't  Sometimes it is best to be courageous because that means that they can do the right thing.

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test- Taking

Part 3

Identify key words

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize your thoughts before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to short-answer and essay questions. You’ll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher can’ read.

Use all the time you’re given

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use the extra time to proofread and review your answers.

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Student Success Statement 

"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement."

Matt Biondi

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to be more persistent because if people are more persistent they can change failure. If people change failure and they do that by do thing the wrong thing then they are an excellent example of someone who chooses the right.

Student Success Statement

“Improve your performances by improving your attitude.”
Anon
Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to have a good attitude in order for them to have a good performance over all. Sometimes people don’t have a good attitude and they just have a negative attitude that will make their performance very negative because of their attitude.

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test—Taking
Part 1
Essential Test-Taking Advice
Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before the test:

Eat well.
Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and perform your best.

Bring the right supplies.
Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on test day.

Review the whole test before you start.
See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

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Student Success Statement

"Always Do Right"

Mark Twain

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to do the right thing always and that people need to think about what they are doing before they do it. Sometimes it seems as if doing the wrong is the best way out of a situation, but if you do the right thing, you will get more out of it that is positive.

Online Learning

Part 2

More Tips

Finally, look beyond the article for more clues.

·      Read the website’s home page and the About Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

·      If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and other relevant background.  If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the Web.

·      Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

·      Presentation counts; look at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

·       Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.

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Student Success Statement
“Gold medals don’t make champions…hard work does.”
-Anon
Reflection:
I think that this statement is trying to say that the champions that win gold medals don’t just compete and get gold medals, the champions that compete try really hard to get gold medals and they do the best that they can to train for their big game. For example, when Olympians compete they train really hard and do the best that they can to win a gold medal.

Student Success Statement

"The right way is not always the popular and easy way. standing for right when it it unpopular is a true test of moral character"

Margaret Chase Smith

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to try and do the right thing always even when everyone always say that it is best to do what other people do so that you won’t stand alone. She is saying that people need to stand on what they believe and not on what others think is the right thing to do.

It’s Online, but Is It on Target?

Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

·       Dot.com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-Coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·       Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

·           Dot-gov indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·             Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

·       Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world-renowned scholar for a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student’s course work up on the Web, but that doesn't mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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Student Success Statement 

"Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential."

 Winston Churchill 

Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to say that people should try really hard to do what they have to do because sometimes when someone keeps on trying they get even better at it. If people decide not to try and they just give up, they end up not doing their best job.

It’s Online, but Is It on Target

Part 2

Research with Attitude

Conduct your research with attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

·       Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

·       What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·       Has the article passed through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·       What is the website’s purpose? Look for motives— like selling products or winning votes— that could result in biased or incomplete information.

·       Is the information accurate? Is it up to date?

·       Where did the author get this information?

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It’s Online, but Is It On Target?

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/109995.html

Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the Web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it. You've probably used the Internet to do research for the paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find sites you can trust. Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way— they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only what is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.

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Student Success Statement
“When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself.
Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself.”
-Gilbert Arland
Reflection:I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to try and shoot for the best because if they don’t they will not get to be the best. Sometimes people don’t really try and shoot for the best, but they want to be the best. People have to shoot for the best, to be the best.

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it. Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read and find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment. Written questions and answers can help you study in the future. Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for the tests, you’ll find you've created an invaluable study guide.

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Student Success Statement

"The first law of success.... Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and go directly to that point. looking neither to the right nor the left."

William Matthews 

Reflection: If you do not concentrate and focus your energies on one thing you will not go very far. The farthest you can go is in a circle.

SQ3R

SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

Question

As you survey the next, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, how and where question as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

·      Turn the title, heading or subheading into the questions.

·      Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.

Write down your own questions. Questions, Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pat attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important point.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs, and illustrations—these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

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Student Success Statement
"Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow"

-Robert Kiyosaki




Reflection:I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to think about what they are doing the day they are living than the day after. Sometimes people think about the day after, but then realize that the next day can wait and that it is time to think about the present day. People sometimes don't realize that the next day they could die, or they will be very different, so remember think about the present day and not the next day.

SQ3R

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/26666.html

Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stand for:

·       Survey

·       Question

·       Read

·       Recite

·       Review

It’s a proven technique to sharpen your study skills. In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete different courses reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at a time. SQ3R helps make reading and writing purposeful and effective, so that you use your time efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:

·      Read the title, headings and subheadings.

·      Notice words that are italicized or bold.

·      Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.

·      Read captions.

·      Read the very beginning and the end of the chapter.

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Student Success Statement

Never

“There is no justification ever for choosing any part of what you know to be evil.”

-Ayn Rand

Reflection:
I think that this statement is trying to say that people need to do the right thing always even when other tell them that they need to do something and they know it is not the right thing to do. Sometimes it may feel as if you need to do the wrong thing because that is the only choice, but it is not true, you have to do what you think is right and will least hurt someone.

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tip 5

Tip 5: Keep a List of Questions

When you feel confused about something you’re reading, write down ant question you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember teachers create assignments; they've read the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to you, to the teacher, and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost anything else. The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most of your education. So pick up a book… and a pen.

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Student Success Statement 

"When I was teaching basketball, I urged my players to try their hardest to improve on that very day, to make that practice a masterpiece. This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying your self to the task of becoming a little better each day over a period of time, you will become a lot better. Only then will you be able to approach being the best you can be. It begins by trying to make each day count and knowing you can never make up for a lost day."

John Wooden  

Reflection:  I think this quote means you should work your heart out every time you have practice because with all the practice you get you are able to build memory muscle and that help you apply it to the game and that is what john wooden was able to do with his team.

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tips 3: Do Research

Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides.

Tip 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you are reading, you can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know take time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and vocabulary at the same time.

Choose the Right

"Every time I've done something that doesn't feel right, it's ended up not being right."


Reflection:I think this quote means if you don’t feel right about something than just don’t    do it because more than likely it won’t be good.

Mario Cuomo

(52^nd governor of NY)

Reading

5 Tips for Success

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/189995.html

Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text, the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong 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 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.

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Student Success Statement 


The Three Don'ts

Don't Whine 
Don't Complain
Don't Make Excuses


John Wooden

Reflection: The quote basically explains itself. It is simply saying that when you do something don't complain and try harder. Don't whine cause whining is for losers and we are all winners. Also don't make excuses because if you do you will never succeed.

Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set Attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family, friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your course and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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Student Success Statement 

"The Three Nevers"

Never lie

Never cheat

Never steal

John Wooden

Reflection: I think this phrase means not to do any of these things and you could succeed in life and accomplish your dreams of beholding whatever you want.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 1-2

http://www.collegboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/8454.html

To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on track.

1. Focus on High-Impact Activities

The key to success in school is staying focused on your work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your work board before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll the most from.

To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in the order of importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority    over writing a paragraph for an English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2. Create new challenges

Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you’ve been given an assignment similar to one you’ve done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book, instead of another biography.  

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