How I got 100% in English

I'm in 9th grade so it may be a bit different for those in higher or lower grades but I wanted to share this to help people because I know how hard it can be to get good grades in English.<br><br>I have always done well in English but for the past year or so I really wanted to make sure I got perfect grades. I got 90% and above for every one of my English assignments, and I really tried to push myself. <br><br>I wanted to explain what I do when I have to write essays about a text or a topic, and how I work. I also want to share what I did to get 100% in my final English exam, which was three hours long.<br><br>First of all, I work really hard. I spend a lot of time alone studying but I don't mind because it always helps me get really good grades. I'm also really interested in English and I enjoy it, which makes me more motivated to study hard.<br><br>When I have to read a text and then write an essay, I always start by reading the text really slowly and carefully. I make sure to annotate, which I can into detail about below. While I'm reading, I'm constantly thinking about themes or important points in the text. I will always write down any points or themes I notice so that I can use them in my essay. <br><br>When I'm annotating, I highlight important parts in the text and use symbols to help me identify what is important. I use sticky notes to put the themes or important points into different categories so that it's easy for me to find them when I'm writing my essay. <br><br>To make sure I understand the text, I rewrite it in my own words. I explain it to my friends and family, and I even talk to myself. I want to make sure that I have a deep understanding of the text, because if I don't, I can't write a good essay.<br><br>I want to explain more about the sticky notes. The first time I saw someone use them in this way was in a video explaining how to annotate. This is really important. I put a sticky note at the start of every chapter or section of the text. Then, I put little pieces of paper with different words on them, to help me identify important themes or points in the text. For example, if I have a piece of paper that says 'love' on it, this can help me find all the parts of the text related to love. <br><br>To help me study I make flashcards. I write a character or theme on the front, and then on the back I write a list or explanation of all the important details. I spend a lot of time making flashcards because it helps me a lot. I use the flashcards to play games and to help me remember important details. <br><br>The night before the exam I went through all of my notes really quickly. I was just trying to remember the themes and important points in the text. I went through all of my flashcards and I made sure that I was ready to do my best in the exam.<br><br>I'm sorry for not talking more about the writing process. I'm happy to give more tips if you want, but I'm not really sure how to explain my writing process. I just try really hard to make sure my grammar and spelling are correct. I ask my friends and family to read my essays so that they can give me feedback. <br><br>When it comes to exams, I try to stay really focused. I take deep breaths and I try to clear my head. I make sure to read the questions really carefully. The top of my exam paper is always full of scribbles, because I am constantly writing down important points that I need to include. <br><br>I always read through my essay really carefully before I finish. This helps me make sure that I haven't missed anything important and that I haven't made any mistakes. I will also draw a little picture to help me remember different themes or points. <br><br>I also always ask for help. I ask my friends and family to read my essays and help me study. I ask my teacher to explain things to me again, because I know that understanding the text is the most important thing when writing essays. <br><br>I'm sorry, I don't know how to explain it well. I can only study in silence and alone. I'm sorry if that's not how it works for you. <br><br>What I wanted to say is that getting 100% is a lot of hard work. I know that getting really good grades can be difficult, but I've learned that it is possible if you put in the effort and time. <br><br>I hope this helps you, I'm so happy to help people and I want to share more information if needed.