Unit3 Text 1 Out oF SteP Warm-up Activity get out of my way, get out of my step, get out of my life.
How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.
-
Upload
harry-townsend -
Category
Documents
-
view
215 -
download
1
Transcript of How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.
![Page 1: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
How To Get An
In My Class
![Page 2: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
And Succeed in School
![Page 3: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
There are only 2 things you need to do in order to get an A
in my class:
![Page 4: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
SHOW UP
![Page 5: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Be there!• Go to school every day!• Be on time.• Be prepared• If you just keep showing up,
you will be ahead of the game! Most people bail out.
![Page 6: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
FOLLOW UP
![Page 7: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Do What it Takes to Succeed
• Do your homework• Turn in assignments on time• If you are absent, get the
assignments• Be responsible for your own
work
![Page 8: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
PARTICIPATE• You only learn when you are involved.
• Focus on the task at hand
• Ask questions
• Get extra help help if you need it
• Guard your Participation Points with your life! They can change your grade
![Page 9: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Participation counts for 15% of your grade.
• It includes homework, being on time and prepared and class participation
• At the end of the semester, all points are added, averaged, and translated into a percentage grade.
• The grade is added to the gradebook
![Page 10: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
If you’re a pretty good student:
Writing Grammar/Spelling
97% + 80% = 177
2 = 89% = B+
Writing Gram/Spell Part
97% + 80% + 95% = 272
3 = 91% = A-
![Page 11: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
If you’re a struggling student:
Writing Grammar/Spelling
78% + 75% = 153
2 = 77% = C+
Writing Gram/Spell Part
78% + 75% + 95% = 248
3 = 83% = B
![Page 12: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Tips for Success
![Page 13: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Create a Place to Study!• Any small space will
do– • Keep all your supplies
in one place.• Your backpack can
serve as your portable office.
![Page 14: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Use Your Time Wisely• Stay ORGANIZED• Write down your
assignments in your planner.
• Keep your backpack in order.
• Pack for school the night before.
![Page 15: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Set Your Priorities• Put your schoolwork
first.• Choose your friends
wisely—do you have the same goals?
• Turn of the TV• Hang up the phone.
![Page 16: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Learn to Cope with Problems
• Even A+ students sometimes have problems with teachers or problems.
• Learn to cope with them in a positive way.
![Page 17: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
PROBLEM TEACHERS
• Try to let your good classes set the tone for your day.
• Always be completely prepared!
• If you are really having a conflict, get help!
![Page 18: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Problem Classes• Spend twice as much
time on your difficult classes.
• Do your tough homework first.
• ASK QUESTIONS!• Get a buddy• Don’t skip class
![Page 19: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Don’t Procrastinate• Procrastination is a
bad habit.• Problems or work
WON’T go away if you ignore them.
• There is a way to kick the procrastination habit.
![Page 20: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Kick the Procrastination Habit
• At least LOOK at the material.
• Divide a big assignment into smaller pieces
• Use that extra 15 minutes to do SOMETHING.
• JUST START!
![Page 21: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Reward Yourself• Treat yourself to a TV
show or a phone call or game of basketball AFTER you’ve finished your homework.
• Your report card will be your biggest reward!
![Page 22: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
SUCCESS =
SHOW UP+
FOLLOW UP
![Page 23: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Are You Ready for the Quiz???
Answer these 5 questions:
![Page 24: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
1. What are participation points and what do I give them for?
2. What two things do you need to do to succeed in my class?
3. What should you do if you have a ‘problem’ teacher?
4. What is procrastination, and should you do it?
5. What does it mean to “set your priorities’?
![Page 25: How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.](https://reader035.fdocuments.in/reader035/viewer/2022062517/56649f385503460f94c5415c/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Congratulations!
• You are on your way to a successful year in Language Arts!