https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc Copy/Paste your advice from you paper self-eval. This will help future seniors as they embark on their PACE journey. en-us 2023-03-13 17:36:12 UTC 2023-03-14 16:13:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044167 The advice I would give to someone writing the P.A.C.E. paper next year is to not procrastinate and make sure to ask questions. Bonita’s senior English department is here to support you and help you write the paper, you will not have to do this alone. The paper is very structured and chunked into multiple assignments, as long as you complete these assignments you will be on the right track. My final piece of advice is to ask any questions you may have, and make the corrections needed and you will be fine. 

]]> 2023-03-13 20:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044167 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044296 I would give two helpful pieces of advice to someone who will be completing their P.A.C.E paper next year. First, I would suggest writing about something you are passionate about. Sometimes, it can be challenging trying to figure out what you want to include in your paper. If you focus on a topic of your interests, then your paper will most likely be stronger, organized logically, and flow smoothly. Second, a realistic and helpful tip I would give, is to not procrastinate. With everything going on outside of English, it is easy to fall behind. Therefore, it is important to ask questions and finish all assignments. ]]> 2023-03-13 20:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044296 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044334 To any upcoming senior that is going to write his or her paper, I would suggest that they keep on top of their work in the developmental stages of the paper because that part is the most important. If you work hard in the beginning, then the paper will fall in line with everything else that you have prepared for it.]]> 2023-03-13 20:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044334 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044348 I’m sure many other people are going to say the same thing as me, but simply just don’t procrastinate. Use your class time wisely because if you don’t, it will all come crashing down on you and you will be extremely stressed out, with the nagging thought of not graduating from Bonita creeping in the back of your mind at all times. I got all my work done on time, but I saw this in my piers and I don’t want anybody else to experience that.]]> 2023-03-13 20:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044348 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044553 RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH 
Good research means you will have easier quotes to both use and add commentary to. You also won't have to go back and find better quotes in the future. ]]> 2023-03-13 20:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515044553 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515045038 I would choose a topic that you can find a decent amount of information on. There does not have to be pages and pages of information, but the more information that topic has the easier it will be to write a paper about it. Lastly, do everything in a timely manner and DON'T procrastinate.]]> 2023-03-13 20:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515045038 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515045194 Some advice that I would give to someone who is going to write their paper is to think thoroughly about how and which concrete details will be used. This is because it can determine how well your commentary will be with what you are trying to prove. Choosing good concrete detail would help avoid commentary sounding awkward or repetitive and thus limiting readability. It was something that I encountered a lot throughout my paper which made me go through a lot of revisions. Another piece of advice is to not be afraid to ask the teacher for some guidance or clarification because they are there to help pass the student’s paper and receive a good grade on it. Instead of asking my teacher for suggestions during my first draft, I would often leave questions till the last minute, making me rush my paper and stress when instead I could have taken my time. 

]]> 2023-03-13 21:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515045194 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515045267 Write about a topic you enjoy, and that you know you’ll enjoy. It will make the project seem less like a chore and more like a hobby. You will easily find yourself putting your heart and soul into the paper, and once it is finished you won’t feel exhausted at all. Just be careful you don’t get too passionate, you may get dinged for seeming either one-sided or biased.

]]> 2023-03-13 21:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515045267 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515045976 2023-03-13 21:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515045976 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515046032 I would tell them to try and get things done early, because the more time you have to edit your paper and receive second opinions the better it will be by the final date. ]]> 2023-03-13 21:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515046032 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515046285 Your paper will live and die by your sources. If you feel that you are forcing a source to fit your narrative or your claim, you need to find a new source. I attempted to do this, and it proved to be catastrophic. If you are forcing a source to fit your claim, and you cannot find any other possible sources that do indeed fit your claim, you may need to change your claim. It is better that this is done sooner rather than later, because this may result in you needing to change a great deal of your paper, eating up more of your precious time.]]> 2023-03-13 21:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515046285 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515047604 I would say to please at least enjoy or have interest in the topic you are writing, if it is boring or sad, you don’t want to spend months researching and writing a paper on it, look for a topic for your paper that you would want to talk to your family and friends about. 

]]> 2023-03-13 21:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515047604 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515048667 Future Seniors, do not, I repeat, DO NOT develop a habit with procrastination. It'll wreck your free time and relaxing state. Also, don't feel afraid to ask for advice or extra revisions from many references such as teachers or Paper.co. I'd also recommend attending all or some PACE labs with Ms. Mendoza or your English teacher. Personally, they proved to be a big help for me during the research portion for PACE. Lastly, do what you love and love what you do for the project portion of PACE, that way you'll know then and there what to do for future assignments for PACE.]]> 2023-03-13 21:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515048667 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515049251 A realistic tip I would give to the class of 2024 would be to finish the assignment a day or two after they are assigned. Do not procrastinate on your work, I learned this year that it just causes unnecessary stress that could have been resolved if I had just done the work as soon as possible. 

]]> 2023-03-13 21:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515049251 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515049650 The tip that I would give someone who will be writing their P.A.C.E. paper next year is to think about what they want to do their paper on ahead of time, and to do it on something they actually care about or find interesting. This is because if they do a paper on a subject they don’t care about then it won’t be as well done and won’t go as smoothly, whereas if they write the paper on a subject of interest or importance to them then the paper will go by pretty quickly and they will likely get a better grade on it.

]]> 2023-03-13 21:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515049650 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515049866 Some tips I would give for students next year would be to stay on top of your work and put good effort into it. The research paper has many components so it is important to not fall behind. Putting in a lazy effort towards the whole research process will only hurt you and make it harder. A lack of effort can create a weak paper causing students to redo parts, fall behind, and stress about not graduating.]]> 2023-03-13 21:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515049866 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515052568 So, it's time for the PACE project? Great, here is some advice. Befriend an english teacher in any previous year. That's a good start. They will help you understand and they already know you. They know what to fix and how to encourage you. You also can NOT be lazy with this!! If you fall behind you are messing up already. It's a new year, let's be more professional with this project. It could help with future college things, if you're going to college. I don't know but it helps with time management. Just know that PACE is important and you may stress over it from time to time. It is a rewarding project because at the end you get to graduate!! Wooooo! Just keep working but don't be afraid to give yourself a little break now and again. Also, don't be scared, it's just what decides your future for graduating or not. I wish you well on this journey of riding a bicycle on fire down a seemingly endless path. It does end and then you will finally be able to relax before college (again, if you're going). Have a good year!]]> 2023-03-13 21:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515052568 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515053230 To be brutally honest, your project, paper, and overall grade for PACE would reflect your own efforts and time put into all assignments regarding PACE. In other words, don't be a lazy potato on the couch, get up and wake up your inner bearcat/lion/tiger/koala/whatever you want it to be. ]]> 2023-03-13 21:10:57 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515053230 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515054228 The most realistic tip is that the paper will be hard only if you make it. It will require a lot of hard work, research, focus, and days where you stay after school but if you do these things it will make the paper so much easier and simple. The project is called P.A.C.E. for a reason, in which I like to say that you pace yourself with consistent hard work therefore eliminating all obstacles that procrastination creates. ]]> 2023-03-13 21:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515054228 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515054290 2023-03-13 21:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515054290 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515062493 I can give you helpful advice that you never heard from other people but, u know what's crazy? I can't even do what I'm talking about or my advice. So this my advice don't word hard but work well enjoy your life don't be stressed too much and ask for help to guide you life is too short so what's gonna be. Oh yeah bearcats. ]]> 2023-03-13 21:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515062493 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515091566  choose a topic that you are passionate or curious about, this will make the research process more enjoyable, and you will be more motivated to produce a quality paper. Give yourself enough time, start working on your research paper early and don’t be late so you can have more time to research, write, and revise your paper because procrastination can lead to rushed and poorly written papers. Proofread your paper carefully, checking for grammatical errors and make sure your paper meets all the requirements and guidelines set by your teacher. 

]]> 2023-03-13 22:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515091566 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515091754 A helpful and realistic tip of advice that I would give someone who is going to be writing their P.A.C.E. paper next year is to stay on top of everything. Turn in all your assignments on time or even better earlier it really helps and you can have extra time to fix small mistakes. Start and finish your assignments when assigned. Don’t overthink it. I promise you it looks intimidating but it's really not that bad. Whenever in doubt, ask questions. It helps a lot. Don’t be nervous to ask for help. It's ok to need it. Keep everything organized in case of anything you never know. ]]> 2023-03-13 22:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515091754 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515091922 I remember reading these at the beginning of the year. That felt like yesterday. To be honest, enjoy every moment you have, no matter how big or small. Even if that means smelling the flowers along the road or just having a small laugh with friends. Grow and appreciate the fun times, but also make sure to keep working hard, being diligent, and always trying to be better! You got this!]]> 2023-03-13 22:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515091922 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515093072 Senioritis is real. Don't procrastinate. 
Also have fun :) ]]> 2023-03-13 22:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515093072 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515094249 The best advice I can give is to follow instructions as best as you can. The instructions are very thorough and helpful throughout the paper writing process. I previously had never been able to finish writing any paper assigned, but this year was different because I knew how to do every step due to the detailed instructions. Also ask for help and get help when you need it! Don't be the dummy who refuses to ask for help and fails because you didn't know what to do.]]> 2023-03-13 22:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515094249 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515094380 Make sure to do your assignments on time and all that good stuff because you don't want Chap]]> 2023-03-13 22:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515094380 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515094978 A realistic tip I would give to someone who's going to be writing their paper next year would be, to stay up to date with the dead lines, and picking a topic that you genuinely are interested in. Not only does this paper determine whether or not you graduate, but there are consequences if you turn it in late which is by  fifty  percent. If you turn in a good majority of your assignments late, you will most definitely be in danger of not graduating. Another piece of advice that significantly helped, is writing about a topic that you're genuinely interested in. I suggest not writing this paper/choosing a topic based on what sounds like will get a good grade or other reasonings, but choose a topic that you could see yourself discussing or conversing about outside of this assignment. For me, I found that I had much more to speak about to the point where I had to cut down a large amount on my paper, which is always better than not having enough. 

]]> 2023-03-13 22:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515094978 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515095668 Make sure your quotes for the paper are within 2-3 sentences. If it is not in MLA format then you will get a not yet regardless of your score. Ms. Reatiga knows who this is. Also procrastinating is possible if you are good at it. I do not recommend it though because from 9-11:59 will be the most stressful part of your life. WARNING: people you know will be banished to Chaparral and that's mad cringe, if you don't want to be that guy then do your project. I also played chess with that other guy who mentioned it. Don't be like us.]]> 2023-03-13 22:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515095668 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515098295 The best advice that would have helped me the most is to take the paper in chunks like how it is already structured. I know it can feel like a drag to take things slowly, and sometimes it only fuels your procrastination, but it is important to only focus on one part of the paper while you are constructing it. You procrastinate and tell yourself, "This doesn't seem too hard, I can finish it later, it won't take that long," only to find yourself stressing because you have to revise so much of the lazy work that you did. Also don't play chess with your classmates during the classtime you have to work on the paper. ]]> 2023-03-13 22:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515098295 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515099560 Buckle up this is a long one but it is all true. It sounds cliche but hear me out, do not stress yourself out, and find a good "work-life balance". I know everyone always says that but it is true when I was doing my paper I was not exactly stressed but I had my moments but a friend of mine sure was, she would be till midnight and over with me on FaceTime asking me to fact-check everything she did, she was always stressing herself out in making sure her paper came out good and in the end it did but she messed up her sleep schedule, could not focus in class, and was always tired during the day so find a good balance or surround yourself with people who will help you and even if you feel like the pressure is getting to you then stop, it may sound simple and to a degree it is but when you are in your own head freaking out you just cannot seem to stop yourself but you need to or else you are going to find yourself in an "early grave" so to speak. The biggest issue with this paper is how some (if not most) underestimate it, they figure it cannot be too hard to write and for some this may be true but just keep it safe and lock it in, the best way to avoid stress is to periodically take breaks and this can be as simple as getting up and drinking some water or you can even just take a few hours off to clear your head, maybe even go for a short walk, but at the end of the day you can get it done nevertheless of how you may feel you just gotta PACE yourself (get it?) any way you got this and trust me when you finally get it done you will feel great, also make sure you celebrate the little things and maintain a positive outlook, you finished one paragraph? Great! Celebrate that, by focusing on the good things I promise the entire paper will feel like a breeze and if you do not want to celebrate the little things that are fine ask your friends or family to celebrate for you. A quote I like to look back on in stressful situations is, "It’s Your Life, The Life You Fought So Hard To Have. And For The First Time In A Long Time, You Just Live." I think it really speaks volumes on how you should approach this assignment, do not let it get to you. Let's get it done, GO BEARCATS!]]> 2023-03-13 22:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515099560 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515101875 dont procrastinate]]> 2023-03-13 22:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515101875 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515103098 Take my advice Bearcat of '24, PACE hours and summer break are BFFs so do your hours during the summer, and pick a topic you're really passionate about, even though it may be a bit difficult, but if you're passionate about it, then trust me it will benefit you, especially when you know a lot about that subject. Next, when you're writing your paper, do everything it takes to dodge that pesky NOT YET category, cause you won't be able to move on till you're away from that pest. Most importantly, enjoy yourself with your PACE hours and do something you'll enjoy for them!!!!!]]> 2023-03-13 22:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2515103098 https://padlet.com/areatiga/gc48v8sz07staxzc/wish/2516383699 In lieu of something pleasant and encouraging, i have advice that is more important to me. Now yes, pick a cool topic, don't procrastinate, and put some effort in yadda yadda; but, let's be real. You could've guessed those things. My advice: quit your complaining. Stop it. Just shut up. Now. Everyone in your class has to do their PACE stuff and there is no sense in glamorizing your 'suffering'. You'll only ruin other people's enthusiasm if all you can talk(whine) about is how you need to do your sentence outline all in one night because of whatever excuse. It's lame and annoying. You're supposed to enjoy growing as a person or whatever. Griping through your whole senior year is pathetic. You are given every opportunity to actually enjoy, or at least tolerate, the tasks for PACE. Solidarity is one thing: have your days to worry and express your feelings. It is relieving to come to milestones after stressful bouts of work. But if you are mostly miserable, or acting miserable drama queens, throughout the year, you're doing it wrong. There is so much to love about what you get to learn this year! All of your peers get to do something interesting and unfamiliar, how cool is that. You have super explicit instructions on every assignment, so don't play dumb. The tasks are easy and flexible. So, if you have to tell yourself that you couldn't do it because it was 'too hard' or some other nonsense to make you feel better, you're failing yourself(and probably the first semester).
Sidenote: Someone is going to pick an objectively cooler topic than you. Good for them. Don't get insecure, so long as you pick something important to you. 
OK now lightning round:

1. Cut corners where reasonable. I.E. you should choose sleep over writing and extra page for this 10 point assignment
2. Plan stuff out. find time for PACE alongside your APs, college apps, sports, rehearsals, chambers nonsense, part-time job, and friends. I did. I used a little paper planner and found time for all my other nonsense.
3. Sleep. oh my god sleep. prioritize rest, everything feels better when you aren't running on monster alone.

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