Fifth grade parents and students,

Next school year you will be going to middle school and there is a lot you will have to do to be prepared. Here are a few tips that middle school teachers want you to know.

1. When reading, read for information. Be sure to pick out what is important.
2. Work on vocabulary words. This will help you when become a better reader and writer.
3. Use a “pre-writing” sheet to help organize your thoughts and information. Make sure that you are able to use facts to come up with a conclusion.
4. Learn how to take notes. Most teachers at Campbell Middle School use the Cornell note taking technique. Cornell Note Taking
5. Make sure you know your multiplication facts. It is difficult to learn other concepts in math if you do not know how to multiply.
6. Practice copying information from the board. This will be important because many of the notes you will take in middle school will be on the board.
7. When you are reading books be sure that you understand what you are reading.
8. Use dividers, binders, and folders so that you can organize your work.
9. Practice good listening and skills. (Paying attention in class. Not talking while a teacher is talking)

How do you feel about starting middle school?