Task 2: Students will be able to list in
writing 5 things or activities students can do
or parents can do to help themselves or their
children set learning goals to be successful
learners.
-Students will write in complete sentences about
what is necessary to be a successful learner.
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Practice:
1. Choose a sentence starter and an activity
and write 5-10 sentences about being a
successful learner.
2. Make sure your pronouns match in the
sentence! I/me/my and you/your
Successful Student Sentence Starters
 It’s a good idea to ______, if I want to be a
successful learner.
 If I/you want to be a good learner, I/you
should
 In order to be a good student,
o I should______
o I must______
o I had better______
o It’s necessary to ______
o I need to______
o I ought to______
 It’s necessary to ______, if I want to be a
successful learner.
 One should ___________, if one wants to
be a good learner.
 In my opinion
Successful Student Activities
 Be on time.
 Be organized.
 Do all my homework.
 Pay attention in class.
 Raise your hand and ask questions of the
teacher.
 Practice a little every day.
 Take all tests in my classes. Take all the
tests. Take all the required tests.
 Attend all classes and stay in class the entire
time.
 Write a few sentences everyday.
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Check in with your teacher if you are falling
behind.
Practice your pronunciation every day.
Bring all your assigned papers.
Bring all your assignments.
Take care of your health: get enough sleep
and eat well.
Let your teacher know if you are going to be
absent or leaving early.
Read the newspaper or some literature every
day.
Listen to the news/radio everyday to
increase your aural (listening) comprehension.
Memorize a poem.
Practice your penmanship. (handwriting)
Try everyday to use the new words from
class right away.
Form a study group and work together with
your classmates.
Make sure you have good study conditions,
for example, good lighting and a comfortable
chair.
Be respectful of your teacher and
classmates.
Follow the teacher’s directions and school
rules.
Be honest and don’t cheat or copy from other
students.
Study in a quiet environment where there are
no distractions like a television or loud music.
Know the class syllabus.
Speak English in class and at school.
Be patient with myself, because learning
takes time.
Be prepared for class with a notebook and
writing utensil (tool, pen or pencil.)
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