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      When you study, you listen to . . .

      your favorite music in the background.

      The beat keeps your mind moving and

      makes study time speed by.

      the sounds of your home, such

      as your brother chatting on the

      phone while your dad cooks

      dinner in the kitchen. You take

      mini-breaks to listen in or taste

      dad’s progress.

      nothing! You like a quiet space.

      Your class is reading a novel,

      you’re behind, and you’ve got

      to finish by tomorrow! You’d

      settle down to read . . .

      wherever you are. But you’d ask

      people to make sure you keep

      turning those pages.

      in that comfy beanbag chair in

      your attic. No one will bother

      you up there!

      at your kitchen table. Your mom

      will keep you on track, and you

      can stop for a snack anytime

      you like.

      Did you pick mostly purple

      answers? You may write best in a

      space away from distractions, such

      as your room or a quiet spot at

      the library. You need to find focus

      in order to work. If you have a hard

      time concentrating around noise,

      try wearing earplugs or noise-

      canceling headphones.

      Did you choose red the most?

      You look for motivation in what-

      ever is around you. You could be

      comfortable any place you find

      inspiring. Maybe you’d like a group

      setting, such as a writing center

      or study hall. Try creating playlists

      of motivating music for the times

      you need to work on your own.

      Did you go for green? You prefer

      a writing space that lets you take

      time-outs when you need them.

      Whether you’re working at home

      or away, plan breaks into your

      work time. But be careful not to

      let the breaks take over!

      Scribe Supplies

      Stock your desk with these top tools for writing.

      pens

      Use colors to inspire

      yourself!

      pencils

      dictionary

      Not sure you’re using a

      word correctly or spelling

      it right? Look it up!

      computer

      Use it for both writing

      and research.

      style manual

      You’ll need a guide

      to great grammar and

      fabulous formatting.

      paper

      library card

      Writers read!

      Writers do research!

      erasers

      Use an engineer’s or

      artist’s eraser to keep

      your work neat.

      sticky notes

      Make notes in books

      or on your own work

      with these removable

      wonders.

      thesaurus

      Add variety to your

      writing with fresh

      words and phrases.

      highlighters

      Highlight important

      passages on printouts

      or photocopies. When

      you’re reviewing your own

      words, highlight passages

      you love—or passages

      you’d love to change.

      notebooks

      Use full-size notebooks

      for projects or journal

      writing. Carry a small

      notebook with you to

      write your thoughts when

      inspiration strikes.

      Keystroke

      or Pen Stroke?

      What’s the best way for you to start writing?

      Your teacher may ask for a “handwritten” or “typed” paper in the assignment

      directions. Until you create the final version, though, what you use to write your

      words is completely up to you. Pen or keyboard—which helps your words flow?

      Consider the pluses and the minuses of high-tech versus hands-on writing.

      You can take a notebook

      anywhere you go!

      It’s satisfying to hold your

      writing in your hands.

      You’ll never run out of

      battery power.

      You

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