Summary/Reflection

Tony Farmer

Tony, only eighteen, was a star at his high school being one of the most highly-recruited basketball player. He played for his high school in Ohio. He chose the wrong when he kidnapped his girlfriend, dragged her on the streets by the hair, and stole her credit card. He was sentenced to three years in prison. As he was being sentenced he collapsed in court because of the shock. Tony chose the wrong in a moment of anger and now he has to pay the consequences by doing three years in prison.

Note-taking Strategies Part 3

Note-Taking Strategies

Part 3

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After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any blanks.

Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If you don’t understand something, get help from your teacher or classmates.

After you’ve receives all your notes from class, in the left-hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for the long term and for tests down the road.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“He listens well who takes notes.”

-Dante Alighieri

 

Reflection

I strongly agree with this quote from Alighieri. I believe that when one is taking notes they are listening at their best. It is easy to try to listen to lesson and get distracted or not fully pay attention. When you are writing notes and what they are saying you automatically pay closer attention because you have to get what they are saying in a piece of paper. Taking notes it’s great because not only are you paying closer attention but you now have notes to go over whenever you need to.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 2

Note-Taking Strategies Part 2

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell Note-Taking System. Here are some of its methods.

Start by using the main section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

1.     Get the speaker’s main points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.     Leave blanks in your notes to add explanation later

3.     Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

4.     Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.     Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

6.     Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask while the material is fresh in your mind.

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Preparing For College

Preparing For College

I have felt much stressed out lately. Time has been going by so quickly. Reality hits me whenever people talk to me about college. Realizing that this same year I will be becoming a senior and applying for college definitely scares me. I have a GPA of 3.8 which honestly makes me feel disappointment in myself. I know I could have done better but it does nothing to help it now if I dwell on what could have been. I would like to bring it up to at least a 4.0. The only thing I can do now is try my best to get A’s in my three AP classes. It is honestly very challenging. I am disappointed of the C I currently have in my AP English class but I know I can bring it up. I have also decided to take classes during the summer to bring my GPA higher. The problem is that I am also doing an internship this summer, and in addition I will be working with my aunt up in Salinas, CA for about a week. What I have to do is check the schedules of the classes ELAC is offering and try to make it all work. It will be a challenge and as much as I don’t want to stress about it, it definitely does get to me. On top of all the planning for the summer, I still have to worry about the current classes I am taking and preparing for all the big tests coming up such as the AP Tests, SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject. I honestly feel exhausted. I am tired of working hard, overthinking and spending a lot of time all the extracurricular activities I am doing such as volunteering, clubs, and sports. I am fed up with it all. BUT it will all be done. It will all be worth it. AND at the end I will look back and be proud of myself. It will all be over soon, faster than what I can imagine and I know it. It will seem very challenging but I know these will also be my best years and I will make the best memories through it all.

Student Success Statement/ Reflection

Student Success Statement

“When you believe you can—you can.”

-Dr. Maxwell Maltz

Reflection

I really like this quote and totally agree with it. I believe that one can do as much as he believes he can do. You have to believe in yourself and believe that you will get something done for it to get done. If you don’t believe then no one else will and you will never get anything done. Once you start to believe that you can do it; then you start to take action towards accomplishing whatever it is that you want to accomplish. You believing that you can do it keeps you motivated along the way. If one stops believing that they can do something then they will never accomplish it. As long as you BELIEVE then you can.

Note-Taking Strategies Part 1

Note-Taking Strategies Part 1

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How to Get Your Class Notes into Shape

Getting the most out of high school and college means, studying hard and using your time in class wisely. An effective not-taking strategy can help you do both. Here are the basics.

Stay Organized

It may seem obvious, but your class notes can only help you if you can find them. When you’re taking notes be sure to:

§  Keep all your notes in one place

§  Date and number pages; keeping them in order makes it easier to understand them later.

Before Class

Review the materials assigned for that class period thoroughly. Bring a list of any questions you may have.

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