Back to School

        Welcome back to school! Many students are returning back to school from summer break. Adjusting to the earlier hours can be grueling. In addition to shifting daily schedules, students are expected to complete all assignments teachers dole out. It can be a difficult transition for some. In order to succeed, you must learn what are the class expectations? Being prepared is vital to your success. Please be prompt when turning in assignments. Studies show that an extra hour of sleep is more valuable than an extra hour of studying. Sleep deprivation can be harmful to your health.

 Vocabulary list:

Grueling(adj.)- difficult, hard
shifting(adj)- changing position/ time
dole (v.)- hand out, assign
expectations(n.)- hope, desired outcome
prepared(adj.)- has materials required
vital(adj.)- important
prompt (adj.)- on time
sleep deprivation(n.)- lack of sleep that can lead to health issues
succeed(v.)- to reach a goal, do well
transition (n.)- period of change
valuable(adj.)- very useful or important



Vocabulary exercise:

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word.

 

          Peter found his new schedule ______________. He was having a difficult time __________ his bedtime to earlier in the evening. He often suffered from ____________________. Peter felt his teacher's _______________ were too high and feared he would not _________. His teacher explained that being __________ with the required materials was part of his daily grade. Peter knew it would be _________ to study his new vocabulary each night. His teacher would ________ out homework each day that he found difficult. Paul was Peter's friend and offered to help him study. He knew this would be __________ when preparing for a test. Peter hoped his ___________ to high school would go smoothly.


Grammar Concepts:

The blog entry above contains adjectives, which are describing words that end in -ing. This is the present progressive ending, meaning that the action described is ongoing. The word prompt is used as an adjective meaning on time above. However, a prompt can also be a noun, meaning a cue or direction.

Grammar Practice:
Fill-in the blank with the correct adjective:

1) Sally is always on time. She is ___________.
2) The watch was very _______________.
3) The work-out was _____________.

Further Reading:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/teen-angst/201308/five-back-school-tips-teens
https://www.care.com/c/stories/3192/101-back-to-school-tips-for-kids-and-parents/
https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/back-to-school-study-tips

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jScWnzrB4A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVyNi_DGJ5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxjsWwgPjwM