Student Success Statement -Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States

Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common that unsuccessful meaning with talent.

Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press on’ has solved and always will solve the problem of the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States

Reflection: Talent is not anything without persistence, 

Tips 1-2

                                                              READING!

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: Annotate

Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text

Tip 2: Note the Authors writing Style

Every author writes a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the authors writing. For example, you may notice repletion of key words, phrases or symbols --- or the use of a distinct type of sentence structure. Authors empty these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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