October Read/Ruby

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook : Middle School

Middle school is one of those times in life when a whole lot of change happens in a pretty short time. This book is here to help a middle-school navigate that sea of change. 

There are many tips,tricks and secrets very useful , but I think those are not only for students but also for office workers.Let's take a look at.

*** How to fix a problem with a teacher?

    (1) Find a time to talk.......privately.

    (2) Nod a lot. ( Slow nodding says, " I'm listening," and signals that you are taking your teacher seriously. Too fast nodding says, " Okay,              I get it, enough already!")

    (3) Resist the urge to debate.

    (4) Make conversational extra credit.

*** How to scale a mountain of homework?

    (1) Feed your brain. ( Healthy fuel will make brain run better.)

    (2) "X" marks the homework spot. ( Seek out a super-comfortable,quiet place to make your personal workstation. If the homework                spot is a place you like going to, the whole experience will improve.)

    (3) Distractions, Keep out! ( Turn off the TV. The faster you focus, the sooner you'll get the job done.)

    (4) Beat the clock. ( Deadlines make adrenaline flow! Set a realistic amount of time to finish, then set an alarm.)

    (5) Break fast. ( Every 20 or 30 minutes, take a break. A short burst of movement give body a breather.)

*** How to be truly popular?

    (1) Be an inquiring mind. ( Want to get to know someone new? Start with a question like, "What's for lunch?" " Did you read that book?")

    (2) Show your interest.

    (3) Add water. ( As the friendship grows, suggest getting together outside of school for a movie, skateboarding session, or sleepover.)

    (4) Smile more, smile often. ( Flashing a smile is like starting a private conversation.)

    (5) Are you positive? Say yes!

    (6) Be a uniter. ( You have friends scattered in all parts of your life - From school, summer camp, etc. Do some community organizing. Invite          all your peeps to a party. Bringing different groups of friends together is what a real leader does.)

    (7) Know your true friends. ( A group is great, but one quality amigo is priceless.)

*** How to stop a rumor in its tracks?

    Option 1: Nip it in the bud.

    (1) Do some sleuthing. ( Find out who started the rumor.)

    (2) Take action. ( Talk to rumor starter privately.)

    Option 2: Make the rumor mill work for you.

    Start the chatterers chattering about the truth.