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DrGlitter's Youtube Channel!
My first video "How to Get on Your Teacher's Good Side" is on my new youtube channel! Please suggest videos! I'm looking forward to your questions too! Hoping this will be your go to youtube channel for everything school-advice related!
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Study Tips Based on Characters!
Dr.Glitter’s Study like your favorite character! Study tips for everyone!
Study tips that are useful for everyone! More characters in the next post! Reblog and tag your favorite character or suggest one! :)
Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games: You’re strong, determined, brave and like to get things done on your own. But like anyone else, you’re frustrated and lonely sometimes. My advice: Even if you’re an independent person, it is ok to ask for help when you need it. Ask your teacher for advice, ask your friend to revise with you, don’t feel you have to do everything on your own and that includes studying! Independence is admirable but everyone needs a friend and everyone needs inspiration sometimes! Make sure you give others a chance to be part of your life and to enjoy good friendships that can help create a more positive work environment :)
Mary Stuart from “Reign”: You’re sophisticated and responsible, but you’re also young and want to have fun. You have a kind heart and spend a lot of your time worrying about others. You may even help a friend study when you need that time to rest. Sometimes you need to focus on yourself. Study have fun too and please do care about others. Be responsible but don’t always take yourself too seriously. There’s always time to be young, to laugh, to do the things that make you happy. Make sure that you remember to have some “me time”: time that belongs to you and take breaks from studying. I recommend ten minute breaks whenever you feel you’ve accomplished something while studying (it could be every 45 minutes or less).
Alice in Wonderland: You love fantasy, a world of adventure and beauty! When you’re bored you wish you could be Alice following a white rabbit into another world! And of course, you’re curious, your dreams have no limits and you’re creative. You’re a daydreamer and your notebook might be filled with pretty sketches. My Advice: Never lose your imagination! Have big dreams and be excited about possibilities. But, don’t forget that to get anywhere, to make your dreams come true, you have to work. And you’re not there yet, right? You’re on the way. So, study! Study as hard as you can and take some breaks to daydream and write in your journal and talk about your future. But when it’s time to focus on the ‘now’, do it! It’s the only way to get to ‘then’ :)
Your intentions are good and you try your best but things don’t always work out the way they should! You have good friends but somehow there’s always drama. You don’t know how to make it stop. The drama gets in the way of your studying. Instead of focusing on a project, you’re thinking of the argument you had with your best friend. You want to do things your way even if that way isn’t always successful. My Advice: Nothing can get done without a little bit of discipline- that include distancing yourself from all the drama! Love your friends and care about their feelings, but if you feel you are always arguing or you’re always worried about gossip or you’re surrounded by too much negativity, it’s time to say goodbye to drama for your own sake. Prioritize the important things and know when to ignore things that don’t matter. Write them down: These things don’t really matter (Make a list) Now, start ignoring them. You’ll find you have so much more time to concentrate on work!
You’re confused, you’re lost, you’re not sure where you belong? Luckily, you don’t have to choose between vampires and humans, but there are many other choices you have to make. You may be torn between two friends or trying to connect with a parent or feelings out of place at school. The confusion and frustration is understandable. Not knowing exactly where you belong can be difficult. And instead of doing your work, you may find yourself thinking about where you stand or what you want to do with your life. It’s hard to concentrate when you feel like you are constantly under pressure to make choices. My Advice: Of course find the help you need, talk to a counselor, speak to friends, family, and think about your life in healthy and meaningful ways. But, in the process of trying to adapt to change or making a choice, remember that you are a student- and that’s something that you shouldn’t be confusing with anything else. And through your hard work and accomplishments at school, you will have better choices in the future. You will be able to choose confidently because you will feel responsible and proud. Don’t give up, ever.
Happy Studying!
Love,
Dr. Glitter
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DrGlitter’s ‘My Study Habits’: (Part 2: Advice for the answers to the previous post)
Answered the questions in the previous post?? Check out the advice below for your answers :)
Happy School Year!
Advice on General Questions :
The first five questions asked you about your favorite and least favorite subjects-
Often, favorite and least favorite subjects have to do with how good a student is in a particular course. If you’re good at math, it is more likely to be your favorite subject than English (if you’re not as good) and vice versa. This of course isn’t always the case, but it is common. Also certain experiences with teachers may lead you to favor one subject over another. If you found a history teacher to be unfair or found the classes boring, this may influence the way you perceive a certain subject.
My advice: 1- A fresh perspective. Start this school year with a fresh perspective. Don’t let last year’s teacher or grade determine how you do this year. A new year is a new start - literally. So, let’s say math is your least favorite or it’s the one you are worried about the most. Write the following statement down on a notebook or a document on your computer ‘Im giving you another chance, Math!’ I’m serious. I know it sounds silly - but address your subject in your mind as a person. No hard feelings. You’re giving them another chance. Now, the first week of school- dedicate at least two hours of planning for that course. Use your list of reasons to help you. (I will post on ‘how to plan’ school work soon)
ORGANIZATION
Now- let me tell you something - You don’t have to have perfect organization skills to be successful - but you have to be organized to an extent. In other words, you have to do things on time, you have to have a plan, you have to have thing in order. I feel that some students waste too much time worrying that they are not organized as they should be instead of actually getting work done. Yes, you need to be organized, but it is ok if you are not perfect. There has to be a level of organization, but there has to be just as much and even more actual work done. So ask yourself: Do I get work done on time? Do I have a basic plan for when to do homework and how much time to dedicate to each class? Do I have enough folders, note books for each class? If the answer to this is yes- then you are on the right track. Now, if you want to be even more organized (I will post on this soon), you can work on that. But don’t forget the actual studying, homework, taking notes that you need to do.
Motivation
If you’ve spent your summer inspiring yourself- reading study blogs, thinking positively, and preparing yourself for the school year- Congratulations! Great way to start the year!
If you haven’t- it’s ok. You can still motivate yourself. There is always time to change things!
If you are nervous about this school year: Maybe you’re a senior or you didn’t do particularly well last year- here’s how to stay motivated:
Just because school starts, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy life. If you enjoy reading- keep reading. If you enjoy watching a particular series- watch it. Activities you enjoy the most can be used to motivate you to do work. Instead of saying “this is it- school’s started, life’s about to get boring.” You should think, “Great- so I have to do lots of work now- but I also have breaks. During my breaks I’ll do the things I enjoy the most.” You will have these breaks to look forward to. Mornings are so important. Start each morning with a positive outlook. No matter how nervous you are, listen to a song you like, read some inspirational quotes, speak to a friend or a family member you enjoy talking to. Make it a happy/inspiring morning if you can!
TRUE/FALSE Section
(Separate blog entries to address- distractions, stress, and planning. Keep a list of your true/false answers and keep checking for the relevant post!)
Teacher’s Role
Your teacher is not just there to ‘lecture’ you on a particular subject. If that were the case, then we wouldn’t really need teachers, computers would probably be enough. So if you feel you’re not getting the guidance you need from a teacher, then it’s time to start asking more questions and speaking to your teacher about your expectations.
1- Be polite. Make your point, but always do so with respect.
2- Be very specific about what you need. For example: Maybe you always have problems with Algebra. What exactly is the problem you have? Explain that problem to yourself- to a friend if you have to. Then go to your teacher and explain to him/her what it is that you feel you need to work on. Maybe the teacher can recommend particular questions in a book or a study method that could help you overcome that particular obstacle.
3- Participate, participate! Your teacher is more likely to support you if she/he sees that you care about the course. If you sit in class looking bored or don’t bother to ask or answer questions, you can’t expect your teacher to know that you care. You have to show that you care. Ask questions!
4- Use the notes that you take in class to help you discuss your work with your teacher. If you don’t understand a particular topic or lesson, it is much more helpful for you and your teacher if you begin by saying something like “I’ve looked over the notes I took in class, and I understand this….. and this……, but I’m not very sure about this part ……..” This is far more useful than simply saying “I don’t understand anything.” Now, of course, if you don’t understand any of it, then you can politely ask for clarification. But always do your part too. At least look over the notes and show that you tried.
Speak to you soon,
love,
Dr. Glitter
Find Out What You Need to Change: Study Habits
DrGlitter’s: ‘My Study Habits’
Please share if you find this might be useful to your followers! This could help a student that wants to improve his/her study habits! It's almost back to school! On AUGUST 7, I WILL POST ADVICE THAT RELATES TO EACH OF THE ANSWERS.
Important Questions To Ask Yourself BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS. Want to improve your study skills and habits? Want this to be a successful school year? Answer the questions below. You don’t need to post the answers- just copy and paste in a document that you can refer back to.
Simply answering these questions and reflecting on your study habits is very useful! One of the main problems some students have is they don’t know where the problem is- what needs to be improved. So take your time and think about these answers.
Get advice from a young professor:
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DrGlitter
If you want to improve your study habits and become more successful at school, you need to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Answer the following questions as honestly and precisely as you can. Give as much detail. The more detail, the more you’ll be able to see what needs to change. Sometimes what you really need as a student is to be able to ‘study’ your own study habits- know what you’re doing exactly.
General Questions:
1- What classes am I looking forward to the most this academic year?
2- What classes am I worried about this academic year?
3- My favorite subjects are:
4- My least favorite subjects are:
5- If I could give three reasons why these are my favorite and least favorite, they would be:
Reflect: Read your answers again. Do you have any advice for yourself based on previous school years?
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6- Which question describes you the most? ORGANIZATION
A- I am very organized, but I still don’t get the grades I want. I don’t know why.
B- I am not organized at all. I find it very difficult to keep track of assignments and hand in work on time. My grades should be better.
C- I am organized and I get good grades but I want better grades.
D- I am just not doing well at all. I just want to do well. I don’t even know if being more organized will help.
E- None of the above. (Explain)
Reflect: Explain why you chose a particular answer.
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6- Which statements describes you the most? MOTIVATION
A- I am easily motivated. I wake up most mornings and feel ready for school.
B- I am working on inspiring myself. I know I should do better. I’ve been thinking positively and reading a lot about how to improve. I am optimistic about this school year.
C- I am not sure how I feel. I am a bit nervous about this school year. It’s important that I do well. Sometimes I feel excited/motivated and other times I’m just worried.
D- I don’t think it matters. Even if I motivate myself, I am just not good enough at certain subjects. So what’s the point?
E- None of the above.
Reflect: Explain why you chose a particular answer.
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7- True/False
A. I am very good at writing.
B. I am very good at memorizing.
C. I dedicate enough hours to studying.
D. I am easily distracted.
E. If something goes wrong in my personal life, it will definitely impact my studies. I cannot separate the two.
F. I find it very easy to ask teachers questions.
G. I know exactly what my strengths and weaknesses are.
H. I care a lot about my work.
8- Choose one of the answers:
A. I would rather study:
-During the daytime
-In the afternoon
- At night
B. When I study, I usually:
- Don’t have a specific plan. I just start with anything.
- I start with the harder assignments. I like to get those out of the way.
- I start with the easier assignments. It makes me more confident to know I can accomplish something.
- I have a plan for the week/for the day
C. My teacher’s role is to:
- Her/his role is to teach and explain in class. I listen and take notes but I don’t usually ask any questions about my performance.
- My teacher gives me lots of advice on study habits.
- I wish I could ask my teacher more questions like how to improve or advice on studying.
What I want most this academic year: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How to Read Literature: Annotating/ Note Taking and Analyzing Literature for an English Class Paper (Part 3 of the 'A' Paper in English)
Hello again! My previous posts focused on the structure and general guidelines of an English class paper. Now, it’s time to look at how to read the text! How do you take notes that you can use to write your content? I’ve analyzed literature for many many years! I feel like I found a really efficient way of taking notes while doing my PhD- so let me share it with you!
1- Start with the Text (the short story, poem, novel etc. that is assigned). Read it first- nothing else! Yes, the text itself- not online sites about the text, or books about the text, or what your friend knows about the text. You have to read it at least once before doing any research about it. If you depend on an online summary or anything like that- that’s not the way to do it!
Note: for a short piece of fiction or poetry, ready it one time first without taking notes. If it is a novel, you can take notes while doing your first reading. Since novels are longer, you may feel more comfortable underlining or noting things as you read the first time so you don’t forget.
2- Before you read the text again, have a list of literary terms printed or written on a sheet (examples: imagery, personification, symbolism, foil character, conflict, etc.) I will post a list of terms that you can print and use. These terms should be there to remind you as you read of what you need to highlight or note.
3- There are several ways to annotate your text. If you are fine with underlining or taking notes (and if it is allowed), then you can write on the text. Another really good way to do it is to use Post-its. Anytime you find something important- write the page number on he Post-it and write a note on it and stick it on the page. I always write the page number incase the note falls out of the book.
Taking Notes when You Have a Specific Question to Answer
1- If you know what the question is that you need to answer, then take notes based on that question. So if the question is related to ‘characterization’ - go through the text and note everything that is related to character.
2- Then take out a sheet of paper (or your computer) and go through the notes and ask yourself : What do these examples show me about characterization on the text?
3- Do some free writing but refer back to the examples you’ve underlined or noted. Read what you’ve written and see if you have a possible argument. It doesn’t have to be perfect at this point but you should have at least a sentence that attempts to answer your question. Later that sentence could be tweaked and turned into your thesis statement.
I hope this helps with note taking! Happy Writing!
love
DrGlitter
Live the Moment...
Isn't it strange when you think about time zones- someone on the other side of the world is ending the day that you are just beginning. Someone is brushing their teeth, getting ready for bed, wondering if they could get a second chance- start their day over and do things right this time. And you've just woken up and started your day. Maybe you're having cereal this morning. Maybe you'll straighten your hair before you go out. Maybe you wish you didn't have to do anything today except sit in bed and read books. But you have things to do. So you wish it were the evening already so you can just read those books and do nothing else and not feel guilty about it. The grass is always greener on the other side- the grass is also greener in another time zone. There will always be 'I wish things were different. I wish the time were different.' So maybe today - don't wish for different things. Just live the moment. Try it. I know it's not easy- but let's just see if it makes a difference. Don't think of someone else's life. Don't say should've or could've or would've. You belong in a particular time- it's called 'now'. Live it. And I hope it gives you the happiness you deserve. Love, DrGlitter
Want this to be a Successful School Year? Remember your EMPOWER checklist!
Tips from a young professor: For more teen study tips, inspiration advice and feedback on your writing, follow myspoonfulofglitter EMPOWER: E- Energy: You need be energetic - physically and emotionally. You can't work, concentrate, think properly if you don't have the energy to do so. What you really need is a healthy and balanced diet. Also, If you are unhappy, this can cause fatigue. Make sure you get the help you need for both a healthy body and mind. M - Mood: Mood is influenced by setting. This is really important. If you are an organized person and your desk isn't organized, the clutter will distract you. If you like to study during the day and prefer sunlight, then studying at night may not be ideal. Find out what works best for you. And make sure before you sleep at night that you organize your room or decide where you want to study the next day. Always make these decisions and arrangements beforehand. Otherwise you will waste your study time! P- Patience : Things may not change overnight. If you have a new study routine or you've recently been studying harder- continue to do so. But it may take time to see progress. Don't give up and think it's not working. It will work. But you need to give it time. O- Opportunity: Take advantage of opportunities to improve your studying. There are plenty. Follow a blog, search for study tips, read a useful book, ask a friend that is happy with his/her study habits. And always ask your teacher about your strengths and weaknesses. She or he should have useful advice for you. W- Willingness : You have to want to be successful. And one thing that is really important to remember - Be positive when you wake up. Even if you are unsure of your abilities. Tell yourself you will do your best. If you start your morning with a positive attitude, you are likely to get more done during the day. E: Engagement: Don't isolate yourself. Participate in school activities and in class. Wanting to succeed at school doesn't mean you shouldn't have a balanced social and academic life. The more you engage at school, the more confident and satisfied you will feel. And that balance is essential to your success and wellbeing. R: Relaxation: Take breaks! You have to dedicate- yes dedicate- time during your day/evening to do something you love. During your break, forget about your work as much as you can. And if you have to think about it, focus only on the positive. Remember what you have accomplished not how much you have left to do. These breaks should be rejuvenating. Happy Studying! Love DrGlitter
In love, in school, in life- Do your part
Be true. Be kind. Be loyal. Be persistent.
Be hopeful. Be ambitious. Be Brave.
You are? But it’s not working?
It will. It Does. It takes time. You have to Wait.
It only matters, it only happens- when you learn to be patient.
Dr. Glitter
