Pieces of Wisdom by Ms. Taylor https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws Advice for incoming 8th graders en-us 2018-06-12 17:07:01 UTC 2025-03-04 00:26:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png EXAMPLE taylor_sarah175 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266868641 The importance of editing]]> 2018-06-12 17:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266868641 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956685 You should stay on top of reading because it is important in some units such as TKM. The first week is usually hard, and feels like a chore, but after that it becomes a lot easier.]]> 2018-06-13 07:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956685 I wish I had https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956688 used the agenda more.

]]> 2018-06-13 07:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956688 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956712 You should try to read as much as you can, otherwise you can fall behind on analytical pieces you have to hand in. 

]]> 2018-06-13 07:05:01 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956712 Find a passion and stick with it. 1berthelr https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956717 2018-06-13 07:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956717 I wish I had not left my work to the last minute, so I could have more time on editing. https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956718 2018-06-13 07:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956718 The end of the year is very chaotic, and therefore organization is super important. Try to stick to the deadlines, and working ahead isn't such a bad idea either. 1fraail https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956761 2018-06-13 07:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956761 I wish I hadn't left my work for the night before https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956762 2018-06-13 07:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956762 1hagelina https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956790 When reading, ask yourself what you would do if you were in his/her scenario. This really helps you immerse yourself in the book you are reading, really adding to the experience that is reading.


]]> 2018-06-13 07:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956790 Never. Ever. Procrastinate 1galbraia1_1 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956797 It doesn't help. Eventually you have a mountain of work that you have ignored. Which you ignore even more. Just don't put it off. This is a procrastination free zone ~ The procrastination queen ]]> 2018-06-13 07:05:44 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956797 1sheridaci https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956798 Try to spread out your work and manage your time when writing essays so your work isn't all left to the last minute]]> 2018-06-13 07:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956798 Plan your working time ahead and set soft deadlines for yourself https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956811 2018-06-13 07:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956811 Start your work as soon as you get it do not start it a few nights before. The work does get harder and you will need to go over the assignment sheet to make sure you get it right https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956814 2018-06-13 07:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956814 stay on top of your writing 1cottins https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956825 If you don't stay on top of your work, you have to try and complete it quickly which will not be your best work, and have time to edit well]]> 2018-06-13 07:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956825 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956828 Reading the exemplars and really comparing the exemplars to your piece of writing is going to help you a ton.]]> 2018-06-13 07:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956828 Peer editing is the most helpful way of editing- you get to see what others have done and someone reads over your piece with fresh eyes 1berthelr https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956842 2018-06-13 07:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956842 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956844 I wish I used the progressions more]]> 2018-06-13 07:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956844 1capanog https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956848 It is crucial to use your class time wisely and fully. You should always ask the teacher for help if you need any. You should definitely use all of the resources Miss Taylor shares with you, because they are super useful, and very clear.]]> 2018-06-13 07:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956848 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956865 Getting peer feedback really helps developing your piece]]> 2018-06-13 07:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956865 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956927 Read the exemplars multiple times and get an idea of what to write ]]> 2018-06-13 07:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956927 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956952 I wish I had always checked the agenda and the calendar]]> 2018-06-13 07:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956952 Don't try to do your work last minute. https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956953 2018-06-13 07:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956953 Work a lot, finish fast and then ask for feedback from the teacher and/or friends/family https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956977 not only in English but also in other classes]]> 2018-06-13 07:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266956977 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957012 You have to work progressively, because if you leave it to the last minute, you will have trouble doing final editing etc. You will also struggle to get a good grade, because editing is quite vital ]]> 2018-06-13 07:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957012 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957027 Keep writing when you're on a run and edit later]]> 2018-06-13 07:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957027 1sheridaci https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957058 Find genres/authors you're interested in to make reading more fun and therefore be more motivated to read]]> 2018-06-13 07:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957058 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957064 Exemplars can really help.]]> 2018-06-13 07:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957064 Pick a book not just because you have to, pick a book you really enjoy so you want to read it. https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957065 2018-06-13 07:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957065 Make smart decisions 1berthelr https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957066 You always have a choice and decisions matter. Be smart.]]> 2018-06-13 07:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957066 Read ahead if possible so that you will never be too stressed https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957073 Example: in TKM at the beginning you need to read only about two chapters for each class but then you have half of the book to finish over the break (and you need to write notes)]]> 2018-06-13 07:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957073 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957091 When doing homework stay away from distractions such as phones or games on your laptop. Take a 5 min. break after every 30 mins. its okay to even go out on a 5 min. walk to clear and refresh your mind ]]> 2018-06-13 07:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957091 When reading a book that seems boring, read the first 50 pages and then decide to keep reading or to stop https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957163 2018-06-13 07:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957163 Know what you need to do so that you don't have to redo your work https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957170 2018-06-13 07:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957170 1sheridaci https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957172 Sports are good stress relievers so joining sports teams is recommended]]> 2018-06-13 07:09:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957172 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957183 Use time wisely because your tasks are most of the times harder than you think and takes a lot of time]]> 2018-06-13 07:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957183 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957234 Work hard the first time so that you don't have to redo the work. ]]> 2018-06-13 07:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957234 i wish i had known exactly what to do from the beginning https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957239 2018-06-13 07:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957239 1sheridaci https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957242 Teachers always make everything due the week before breaks start so be prepared and try to get everything done before hand]]> 2018-06-13 07:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957242 Remember you should read for yourself, not only for English. Read books you are actually interested in. 1fraail https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957267 2018-06-13 07:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957267 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957314 Do an after-school activity with your friend You can make great memories and get closer if you don't know each other that well]]> 2018-06-13 07:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957314 DON'T FORGET TO SLEEP!!! you won't be able to work well if you are always tired https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957563 2018-06-13 07:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957563 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957594 Get some sleep because school can be hard]]> 2018-06-13 07:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957594 use google calendar it is super helpful https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957733 2018-06-13 07:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957733 Don't do extracurricular activities you don't enjoy your schedule will be packed anyways https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957759 2018-06-13 07:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266957759 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266959183 Love yourself no matter what others say about you because they're just like you too]]> 2018-06-13 07:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266959183 Try not to start a very big series of books in the middle of the year because when you have to chose a book for certain units you need to stop in the middle of it and then it might be hard getting the hang of it again (unless you read fast). https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989257 2018-06-13 10:50:20 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989257 Take a break and don't be picky https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989412 When you write an essay or a story and have no more ideas, stop where you are and come back to it with a fresh mind another day. Also, even if you don't know which word to choose or don't like your sentence structure, keep writing and edit it later.

]]> 2018-06-13 10:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989412 1vanhaevl https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989515 Check the assignment sheet before starting to do anything. And if you have question or don't understand something don't be scared to check in with your teachers

]]> 2018-06-13 10:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989515 Write Rough Drafts https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989520 Write many rough drafts for either/or both analytical pieces and creative pieces. Then chose the best one and insert the best parts of your other ones in to make a great piece!]]> 2018-06-13 10:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989520 Extracurricular Activities https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989853 This is the last year before you technically get to high school and suddenly school becomes really important. 8th grade is the chance to try a bunch of new activities before it's too late. If there's any extracurricular activity you'd like to try, even if you have no experience with it whatsoever, I'd say go for it!!]]> 2018-06-13 10:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989853 Priorities https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989952 Pace yourself. Try not to leave your work last minute, but priorities your work. Make sure you get what you need to done, and then work on the rest, not the other way around. ]]> 2018-06-13 10:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989952 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989959 Over this past year in English I regret not having read more. Every unit we did had at least one or two great books. It's not only important, but it's nice to take the time to read the books.]]> 2018-06-13 10:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989959 Homework https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989971 Make sure you know exactly what homework you are going to do each night and for how much time. If you don't give yourself certain chunk of times for different subjects then you will spend too much time on one subject and not have time for any others. Also Make sure when you do any kind of project you know exactly the basic outlines for it, write it on a piece of paper if it helps, and then before you hand in your piece check if it all the outlines are included. ]]> 2018-06-13 10:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266989971 It is really a good plan to go ahead with your reading because then 1. You have less homework afterwards and 2. If you have questions you can understand and find an answer for them early. 1philippm https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990258 2018-06-13 10:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990258 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990430 Organize yourself with after school activity and the homework that you have so that you don't end up going to sleep late every night because of homework. 

]]> 2018-06-13 10:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990430 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990468 Try and finish your as early as you can but still work hard in them as you can so that you won't have to keep worrying about it.]]> 2018-06-13 10:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990468 Looking at the assignment sheet and reading the exemplar is VERY useful, even though you might think it is useless the exemplar really helps creating an idea and seeing the plan. 1philippm https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990489 2018-06-13 10:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990489 Health https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990528 You're going to have a lot of homework but even more important than homework is health. It is vital that you eat well and sleep a long enough amount of time. If your homework time is cutting your sleep time then you should sit back and consider what you might be doing wrong.]]> 2018-06-13 10:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990528 https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990973 I wish I had read as much this year as last year, but I got caught up texting instead. Don't drop the reading!!]]> 2018-06-13 11:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/taylor_sarah175/s2gzv1guhnws/wish/266990973