Student Success Statement

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

-B.C Forbes

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that maybe if you are an honest person it will show in you r character and it would show that you are a good character to yourself and other people. It also shows that you know how to control your mind and to have it at peace and truthful.

Honesty

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Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

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What is honesty?

·         Honesty is telling the truth.

·         Honesty is straightforward conduct.

·         Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you…

·         Do your homework

·         Tell a friend the truth

·         Explain the real reason you didn’t turn in your homework

·         Keep your eyes on your own paper

·         Clean up after your room after making a promise

·         Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake

·         Write a report in your own words instead of copying

·         Admit you made a mistake

·         Keep a friends secret

·         Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

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Student Success Statement

“Stop worrying about whether you’re going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what’s happening right this moment.”

-Phil Jackson

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that that you have to live life and not worry about the little things like if you’re going to win or lose you have to just live in the moment and have fun and think of the great things that can happen if you just don’t worry about the things that are not that important, at least you tried.

Time Management

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Master the moments and you may be real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time-classes, homework and activates-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 to e-mails while working on a major presentation, or order tomorrow’s 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 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:

What I think that she is trying to say is that only if a person is truthful with things then well your safe because you don’t know what you can get yourself into by lying to someone and you don’t know how deep that lie can get in to and then you’ll just get to deal with the dangers and consequences for the lie that you have begun. So stay truthful about things that something and also bring character to you.

Attention to Detail

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When you double-check your calculations 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 led his teams to ten consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a number of things, he mentioned that paying to details was of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid 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 things; 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.”

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that you are the one that builds on what you learn because everybody learns in a much more different way. Like say a little kids some learn if you just talk to them nicely and explain to them and there are the ones that sometimes you have to send to timeout so they can get the clue right and learn what they did wrong. So little by little throughout the years people sculpt the way they learn and what they have been taught throughout the way.

Cool Under Pressure

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Very few students enjoy taking test. 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 the true first time and every time. Prepare for that test, and you won’t worry about it. In fact, it will be your chance to shine, to reveal the hard work you have put into preparing for the test. You will be rewarded for the effort you have to thrust into your studies. Preparation removes fear. When you are prepared, you will not fear. 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:

What I think that he is trying to say is that to do something and start something with something that is right not just accepted by someone, it’s like so kids are making fun of you because you're not like them with their so called “Swag”, and well you are starting what is right which is to be who you are not what is accepted by society now like them, you have to be yourself no one other. And that’s right to be YOU, you don't have to be accepted for the way you are.

Initiative

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Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas and chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be hold many times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

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Student Success Statement

“To be great—concentrate.”

-Orson Sweet Mardin

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that if you want to do something great and good then you have to focus on it and concentrate on things and you will do great. Like say if you are taking a test and you have to finish by today and so you want to make it sound great and inspiring so you have to concentrate on finishing and putting in good words not just getting distracted by every little thing.

Problem-Solving Skills

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Problems solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As a working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether it fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, are ready when they come.

When problems or challenge occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are careful and optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

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Student Success Statement

“Education is a marathon—not a sprint”

-ANON

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that education is something that goes on not something that you have to go through fast. A marathon is something that goes on for a while and it takes its time to process just like learning, how do you espect to learn a new language in just a day, you need practice it takes time.

Teamwork Skills

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

This statement is trying to say is that if a person doesn't have a imagination it’s like where is the joy in things, like in flying, having wings now that, that is magical. Imagination is a person’s magic in how they see things and how they see the world. Imagination is what describes a person, it part of the personality of a person and what they are capable of. Many people have a imagination, all those imaginations are something that helps you throughout the day it helps a lot, imagining can help with everybody. Like in the movie “Peter Pan”, Wendy had this big imagination she imagined many things, she would also look out to the sky and imagine herself flying and with that imagination of hers brought a couple of friends, Tinker Bell and Peter Pan they were the ones that made her believe in magic they mad her fly. Imagination is the key to great things in life, you never know what could happen if you just imagine things.

Speaking Skills

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

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According to The Book of Lists, the fear of public speaking ranks number one in minds of the majority of people. Far above the fear above death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner 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 Disorder (LSAD) in the department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. “People have had 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, motivating co-workers, or just communicate 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 unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not the world is full of education derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The Slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problem of the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30^Th President of the United States

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that persistence and determination are things that one has and can’t be changed or removed at all. All people have persistence and determination they just have to find it and let it all out. Some should give it a try and will probably do better in other thinks and games. Like in soccer if you feel as if you can’t make a goal or a move, you have to use persistence and determination to overcome those feelings and play a good game and then you’ll be happy knowing that you tried your best.

Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not the world is full of education derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The Slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problem of the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30^Th President of the United States

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that persistence and determination are things that one has and can’t be changed or removed at all. All people have persistence and determination they just have to find it and let it all out. Some should give it a try and will probably do better in other thinks and games. Like in soccer if you feel as if you can’t make a goal or a move, you have to use persistence and determination to overcome those feelings and play a good game and then you’ll be happy knowing that you tried your best.

Writing Skills

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Communication is at the top of skills that employers look for. And communication in the workplace often means writing. Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant application, 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 covers letters and resumes.

So, by taking writing serious 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, your preparing yourself for a good career.

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Student Success Statement

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

-Herbert Kaufman

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that failure is something that can be stopped if you just try and use the right decisions and be persistent to everything and to make everything for you much better.

Ten Ways College Prepares You for Career Success

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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 on your own-making you attractive to employers. You’ve already started learning these skills in high school, but college helps you fully develop them.

The 10 Key Qualities

Writing skills

Speaking skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-Solving skills

Initiative

Cool under pressure

Attention to detail

Time Management

Honesty

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:

What I think that they are trying to say is that well to do something right, you have to show your courage in doing it like, let me put it in a different way, well like so say some people are doing drugs and they ask you. “Hey want to hit some,” well like the right thing is saying no right? Well you tell them with your courage even though they say “oh there just scared,” actually you’re not your standing up for your opinion.

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 answer the teacher can’t read.

Use all the time you’re given.

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

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Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

-Matt Biondi

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that giving up is not really the answer if you don’t give up, you can succeed in a lot of things. Like say if you want to become a really good player in a sport like pro, well you have to be persistent and keep on practicing and playing so you can get better in that sport and even become a pro player.

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 2

During the Test

Read the Directions.

It’s important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer Easy Questions First.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer Every Question.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly.

Ask Questions.

If a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin.

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Student Success Statement

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

-Anon

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that by person changing their attitude, it will help your performance much more then it is because it can boost up the way you think and act and then people may also see the change in attitude to.

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/10269.html

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:

What I think that he is trying to say is that well it’s kind of simple, all he is trying to say is that You always have to make the right choices that you know and feel like they are right. You should always try your best to make something good out of yourself.

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 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.”

-Anonymous

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that just because a person earns a medal doesn’t mean that they are not champions, the things that make them is their hard work and a medal is just something showing to reward them for all their hard work in what they have succeded.

Online Learning

Part 1

Read Between the Lines

Make a judgment about the site’s reliability based on your own analysis of the site and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·         Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, it’s more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·         Study the language used. Is it angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased.

·         Consider whether the arguments are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view.

·         Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography.

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Student Success Statement

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

-Margret Chase Smith

Reflection:

What she is trying to say is that even though the right decisions are not like out there, well known and stuff you have to stand for your right for you think about the right decision your making, don’t go with that bad answer just because it’s there. You have to stand up for your opinions it’s your way of standing for yourself that describes your type of person, your character.

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 the 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 it published research is generally considered very trustworthy, anyone associated with the university whether a world renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student 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."

-Liane Cordes

Reflection:

What I think that they are trying to say is that if you keep on trying then you will get there to what you need even though you don’t have the strength or intelligence for it. Putting effort into it is what can get you to seeing what potential that you have.

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 cant 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 passes through an editorial process designed to ensure quality and accurancy?

·         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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Student Success Statement

“Be quick, but don’t be in a hurry.”

-John Wooden

Reflection:

What I think that he is trying to say is that you can do something quick but don’t rush yourself. Like for example in soccer if you’re playing defense and say a player form the opposite team is trying to take the ball from you don’t hurry yourself to pass it to someone else try and probably be quick with your moves and keep the ball away but don’t rush yourself.

It’s Online, but Is It on Target

Part 1

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Using the Web Wisely

Thanks to the web, information s 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 a 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 errors. Others present information in a biased way – they only give on one side of an argument. How can you tell a reliable source from and unreliable one? Also, it is critical that you post online only what which is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, and 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:

What I think that this guy is saying is that just because you failed at something doesn’t mean you have to blame someone for what you failed on, you just have to improve yourself in what you failed on because it’s you mistake not another person’s.

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. 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 nest section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review you notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review you study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it’s time to prepare for your tests, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

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Student Success Statement

“The first of success…Is concentration: to bend all the energies to one point, and go directly to that point, looking neither to the right nor to the left.”

-William Matthews

Reflection:

What this statement is trying to explain to everybody is that if you are focused on something don’t go any other direction you must go one direction, the direction towards what you are focused on, no distractions whatsoever  That’s how success starts with a focused, steady mind.

SQ3R

SQ3=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

Question

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

·         Turn the title, headings or subheadings into questions.

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

Write down your 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. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.

Be sure to review everything in section, including tables, graphs and illustrations-these features can communicate and 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:

What they are trying to say here is that whatever you do now can affect your future, whatever you do today might affect your future later, not tomorrow. Like if you actually get good grades and study hard, well in your future you’re going to be a graduate at a wonderful college going on to university.

SQ3R: A Great Reading and Studying Technique

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Improve Your Study Skills

SQ3R stands for:

Survey

Question

Read

Recite

Review

It is 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 reading assignments in several different books for several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading and studying purposeful and effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’ how this strategy works.

Survey

Let’s say your assignment is to read on 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 the chart, graphs, map and other visual material.

·         Read captions.

·         Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

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Student Success Statement

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

-Ayn Rand

Reflection:

What I think that she is trying to say is that that there is no judgment in what in anything that you think or believe in, someone can’t judge you for what you think is right and what you think is wrong is your decisions, no one else’s. It’s your opinion.

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 any questions 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 yourself, 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 master piece. This rule is even more important in life than basketball. You have to apply yourself each day to become a little better. By applying yourself to the task of becoming a little better each and every 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:

What I think that Mr. Wooden is trying to say is that if you try hard and your best you can make it, you will achieve what you want and what you been practicing for, so in the out coming it will come out awesome so why not try for something. It’s like for me, in guitar class I always used to think, “ugh I’m not ever going to get good any this”, but my music teacher urged me to try told me that if I really want to be a musician then try my hardest, that if I really want it then I would go for it, so I stayed for practice and even stayed after the class finished and I made it I know how to play, and now I pass it on to my little sister. So I say practice and trying hard is actually helpful, like I’m not lying it helps A LOT…..

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Tips 3-4

Tip 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 in 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.

Tips 4: Use a Dictionary

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading. You can often figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar wo0rd by using context clues, but sometimes you can’t. Rather than simply skipping over the words you don’t know take the time to look them up. The results are well worth the effort. Your comprehension will increase greatly, and you’ll build your vocabulary at the same time

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Student Success Statement

“Every time I’ve done something that doesn’t feel right, it ended up not being right.”

-Mario Cuomo

Reflection:

What I think that he is trying to say is that if you know that something is bothering you and making you feel bad then why would even end up being right. don’t put a burden on yourself you have to stop yourself from doing something bad if you think that it will not end up being right.

Reading

5 Tips for Success

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

Reading and writing go 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, takes 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. Author’s employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore hoe these techniques create meaning.

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