How To Get An In My Class And Succeed in School.

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How To Get An In My Class

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How To Get An

In My Class

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And Succeed in School

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There are only 2 things you need to do in order to get an A

in my class:

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SHOW UP

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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.

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FOLLOW UP

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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

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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

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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

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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-

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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

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Tips for Success

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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.

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Use Your Time Wisely• Stay ORGANIZED• Write down your

assignments in your planner.

• Keep your backpack in order.

• Pack for school the night before.

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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.

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Learn to Cope with Problems

• Even A+ students sometimes have problems with teachers or problems.

• Learn to cope with them in a positive way.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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!

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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!

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SUCCESS =

SHOW UP+

FOLLOW UP

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Are You Ready for the Quiz???

Answer these 5 questions:

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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’?

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Congratulations!

• You are on your way to a successful year in Language Arts!