Before the beginning of each lesson, you need to know the focus of the lesson.
It will be written on the board and on the blog. Ask yourself what do I already know about this topic? What do I need to know? Focus. Get ready. If you were getting ready for a race, you'd have a routine to go through before it started.
LEARNING NEEDS FOCUS.
YOU NEED A ROUTINE.
1. Always check the blog the night before to ensure all homework is completed and that you will arrive with the books and papers and pens you will need.
2. Call your homework buddy if you do not understand something on the blog.
3. Review the notes from the day's class.
Each class begins with 15 minutes of silent reading. You need to read a minimum of 15 pages per day. 45 pages for an A. Choose a book you are interested in. Carry it with you all the time as you will discover lots of time during your day to read. The more you read, the more exposure you get to vocabulary, sentence structure, character and ideas about your world. Choose a wide variety to expose yourself to all kinds of ideas.
