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Ten Ways to Survive the First Year of
Middle School
Ten Ways to Survive the First Year of
Middle School
by Donna M. Mcdine
While you are excited to be entering
Middle School you are nervous. What with all the changes, lockers,
changing classes for every subject, not knowing everyone you may become
easily overwhelmed. But don’t get too upset. If you follow the below ten
tips your transition should go smoothly:
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Purchase a 3-ring binder with folder
compartments for your subjects to help you stay organized throughout
the day, which make completing your homework assignments and studying
go easier.
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Make sure you complete your homework
organizer daily and bring it with you to each class.
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Complete all homework assignments on
time and correctly.
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Have on hand at least five sharpened
pencils, one hand eraser, one highlighter, one pad of post-it notes,
and one calculator.
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Ask questions to your teachers with
anything that you do not understand from the get go.
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Review and read class notes each day
and highlight important facts noted by the teacher.
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Setup flash cards for all vocabulary
words as received. This will save you time when preparing for quizzes
and tests.
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Complete all extra credit
assignments given, even if you are an “A” student. This important if
you do not do well on tests. The extra effort will be noticed and
recognized by your teacher(s). By completing these assignments it will
help your grade in the long run.
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Try out for a sport that you are
interested in. This will help you to get to know more fellow students
that you normally don’t interact with during the day.
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Be kind to others. What you dish out
is what you get back in return. When a disagreement or argument
amongst your peers occurs try your absolute best to say out of it.
Put yourself out there with your
teachers and peers. Most of all relax and have fun!
Donna is a graduate of the Institute of
Children’s Literature and is a member of the SCBWI, The National Writing
for Children Center, and Musing Our Children Group. Using her children,
extended family, and their friends as inspiration, she consistently
studies the children’s magazine markets for submittal of articles and
short stories. Donna also continues to participate in children and young
adult writing workshops and critique groups on an ongoing basis to
sharpen her writing skills.
Visit her at:
http://www.authorsden.com/donnamcdine
or
http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/
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