F.Midterm+Essay

Dear Raven,  Every time I make a list of goals I want to do, it does not ever work out. I try real hard but I just go back to my normal ways. Change is hard for most people. A goal is the result or achievement which effort is directed. This time I want to actually follow my goal. my goals for the next semester are to pay attention to the teacher, study more, and participate in class more.  I am the type of person who gets distracted way too easily. When I was little my teacher told my parents that she did not think I would make it far in school because I rather talk to my friends. I found that insulting and rude. If I do not find what the teacher is teaching to be entertaining, I will turn around and talk or pass notes. But this semester I am going to take better notes, so I am involved with what the teacher is teaching.  I try to study all the time but I find it to be boring. I used to never study and I would still pass test. Now that I am taking harder classes I need to study more. I always get mad or sad when I fail because it hurts to know I am not smart. But I need to spend more time studying and not on facebook twenty-four seven. I should try getting a study group together, use flashcards, or make a question and answer mini test.  I participate with teachers I like or feel comfortable with. I need to start participating more in all my classes and ask questions. I am horrible about asking my teachers for help. Teachers are here for me and I do not take the time to get it. Teachers like it when kids ask questions because it means the student is paying attention.  If I follow my goals I might get better grades. This time I am going to talk to all my teachers if I need help. If I do not study for a big test and get a bad grade, it is my entire fault. I have no one to blame for my grades. I am not going to give up this time. Sincerely, Raven Watkins