The clever learning methodsWhy do you need study skills？Because they will make it （1）e

asier

asier

for you to learn and do better in class，especially as you move up to middle school and high school.
   ◆Pay attention in class
   Do you have （2）d

ifficulty

ifficulty

paying attention in class？Are you sitting next to a loud person？Is it hard to see the blackboard？Make sure you're sitting in a good seat that makes you pay attention.Tell your teacher or parents about any problem that is stopping you from paying attention and taking good notes.
   ◆Take good notes
   Not sure how to take notes？Start by （3）w

riting

riting

down facts that your teacher mentions or writes on the blackboard in class.Try your best to use good handwriting so that you can read your notes later.It's also a good idea to keep your notes，quizzes，and papers （4）o

rganized

rganized

according to subjects.
   ◆Plan （5）b

efore

efore

tests
   It's not （6）w

ise

ise

of you to wait until Thursday night to study for Friday's test.It also makes it hard to do your best.You'll feel sorry for putting off things often.One of the best （7）w

ays

ays

is to plan ahead.
   ◆Get a good night's sleep
   （8）I

f

f

the test is tomorrow and you've followed your study plan，but suddenly you can't remember anything，not even 2+2!Don't worry.Your brain needs（9）t

ime

ime

to digest（消化）all the information you've given it.Try to get a good night's sleep and you'll be （10）s

urprised

urprised

by what comes back to you in the morning!