1. Read the quote below. In one paragraph, answer the following questions. Remember to use complete sentences. You have 15 min. to write. “Chase the learning not the grade.” * Explain what this quote means to you. *How can it (your interpretation of the meaning) help you in school?

2. Nine Motivational Tasks * Drill -Writing #2 Read the quote below. In one paragraph, answer the following questions. Remember to use complete sentences. You have 15 min. to write. “Try something new and different.” * Explain what this quote means to you. *How can it (your interpretation of the meaning) help you in school? Note: Make sure to copy the quote.

3. Nine Motivational Tasks * Drill -Writing #3 Read the quote below. In one paragraph, answer the following questions. Remember to use complete sentences. You have 15 min. to write. “ Tell your time where to go and stop asking where it went.” * Explain what this quote means to you. *How can it (your interpretation of the meaning) help you in school? Note: Make sure to copy the quote.

4. Nine Motivational Tasks * Drill -Writing #4 Read the quote below. In one paragraph, answer the following questions. Remember to use complete sentences. You have 15 min. to write. “Don’t give away your power to someone elses attitude.” * Explain what this quote means to you. *How can it (your interpretation of the meaning) help you in school? Note: Make sure to copy the quote.

5. Nine Motivational Tasks * Drill -Writing #5 Read the quote below. In one paragraph, answer the following questions. Remember to use complete sentences. You have 15 min. to write. “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” Explain what this quote means to you. *How can it (your interpretation of the meaning) help you in school? Note: Make sure to copy the quote.

6. Nine Motivational Tasks * Drill -Writing #7 Read the quote below. In one paragraph, answer the following questions. Remember to use complete sentences. You have 15 min. to write. “When you know better, DO better” ~ Maya Angelou Explain what this quote means to you. How can it (your interpretation of the meaning) help you in school? Note: Make sure to copy the quote.

7. Nine Motivational Tasks * Drill -Writing #8 (Final) Read the quote below. In one paragraph, answer the following questions. Remember to use complete sentences. You have 15 min. to write. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain; it’s a waste of energy and time.” ~ Maya Angelou Explain what this quote means to you. How can it (your interpretation of the meaning) help you in school? Note: Make sure to copy the quote.

8. “When you know better; DO better.” ~ Maya Angelou Choose a seat where you are NOT distracted by friends. In other words, make a WISE decision based on a place where you can LEARN the BEST!