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Middle School Year Research Paper

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My little cousin, Ella Jane, is in the stages of transitioning into middle school. A “skill” that I have recently mastered. A process that no one knew could be so challenging. That’s why I want to help correctly guide her down the path of priorities, extracurriculars, and friendships.

One of the many things that I have discovered to be the hardest about middle school is juggling your priorities. While Ella has transitioned out of fourth grade, an environment familiar to crafts, spelling tests, and colorful notebooks, the side she has wandered into is full of homework, math tests, and demanding teachers. There will be many nights when your friends are hanging out, but you have a mountain of work to complete. You will usually be stuck in a hard decision. But that’s where your priorities come in to play. You will have to decide between getting good grades on homework or having fun for 30 minutes. Or, if you have a project due in a few days and you know you won’t have time in the future, you put your phone down and tackle the assignment head on! Whether it is homework or a birthday bash, you will soon find out that the older you get, the more you have to prioritize. …show more content…

There have been many mornings where I refuse to leave my bed and get ready for school (an experience you will soon have). My mother ends up dragging me out of my cozy, safe place and into the hall. Something that I’ve found to easily add pep to my school day is involving myself in activities I enjoy. Every day in fifth period I attend EAST, one of my favorite classes. EAST motivates me to continue on with my day and change my attitude about school! This simple way to enjoy school will work until you graduate college, and give you more out of your school day than just pencils and

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