Divergent Book Review

     I recently finished Divergent by Veronica Roth. I really enjoyed this amazingly awesome book! I cannot think of a word to describe this wonderful book. 

Here is the cover of the book Divergent

      I know that most middle schoolers don't like to read but reading is one of my most favorite way to relieve stress. Whenever I feel mad or sad I always get out a book and read. Divergent is a great book to get hooked into and to just forget what is going on in the real world. Divergent is set in a dystopian world divided into 5 factions, each of the factions represent a certain quality. The 5 factions are Abnegation which represents humbleness and selflessness then there is Candor. Candor represents truth and honesty, there is also Amity which is known for their peace and kindness. Next is Dauntless which represents fearlessness, bravery, and courage, and finally there is Erudite. Erudite represents wisdom and knowledge. The people who live in this world are born into one of the 5 factions, when you turn 16 you must go and take an aptitude test to decide which faction you will go into. You can either stay in your same faction or change to a different faction for the rest of your life. 

     In this book an Abnegation girl, Beatrice, goes into take her aptitude test. Her results to see which faction is recommended for her to chose were "inclusive" which means she is Divergent. Being Divergent is not a good thing to be. The Divergents are thought to be dangerous especially if they are in the faction Dauntless. Beatrice then goes and decides which faction she wants to be in. What faction do you think she will pick? Read the book and find out!!

Overall I very highly recommend you to go buy and read this book! This is definitely one of the best books I've ever read! On March 21st the movie will come out! I always read the book first! 

     Here are some places to buy this book; 

Amazon.com $5.24

Barnes & Nobles $9.99

Walmart $12.65

Target $5.24

;) Mollyann <3

Top 5 tips for Middle School

        

     Middle School is hard. There's boat loads of homework, hard tests, big projects, and all that other schoolwork. So how do you deal with all this Middle School stuff? Here are some tips to help you get through those 3 years of Middle School.

Tip # 1- Be Prepared

   I think this is the first most important tip to go through Middle School smoothly. Be prepared for presentations, for test, for everything! There are many websites like quizlet.com that help you to be prepared for test, quizzes, and everything in between. Always have your pencils, pens, and folders/binders with you for your classes. I always have pencils, pens, and paper with me in all of my classes. It's very annoying to me when people ask to borrow my writing utensils so please please please always have pens, pencils, and paper with you!

Here is a picture of my pencil bag that helps me to be better prepared. I absolutely love this pencil bag, it is very durable and holds all of my pens and pencils. I got this at Barnes & Noble for about $12.95

Tip # 2- Be Confident

   Never walk into a classroom thinking that you are going to fail a test or that you are going to do poorly on your homework. Always walk into a class thinking that you will ace the test! Or pass the exam! Or get an A on that project you've been working so hard on! If you walk into a class thinking that you will fail a test, you might not do as well if you had thought you were going to do very well. If you are prepared, it is much easier to be confident.

Tip # 3- Have a study schedule

   This is definitely the thing I need to work on most. When you get home have a set schedule so that you can stay organized. My schedule that I try to follow is to first eat a healthy snack. A healthy snack will help keep your brain focused, and of course you can also have something a little sweet with it too. Then I start to work on homework class by class. I work on homework then study each class at a time. During your study time it is good to have a nice, cool glass of water to keep your brain on track. If you are having a hard time staying focused it is a good idea to turn of all electronics and distractions. Having a study schedule will help you to be more prepared which will be easier to be confident.

Tip # 4- Have a study/homework desk 

   Having a study desk will help you to be more organized. You should stock you study desk with pencils, pens, and paper. You could also stock the desk with highlighters or anything you think would be necessary for your own study desk. You can find all the supplies at your local office supply store. Having a study desk will help you to follow your study schedule then will help you to be better prepared which will make it easier for you to be confident. 

Here is a picture of one of my cups I put pens and pencils in on my study desk.
I got this at Hobby Lobby for $2.99

Tip # 5- Have fun

   Doing homework and having to study for tests aren't the most fun things to do. Just remember that you should take breaks and do what you want to, whether you would want to hang with friends, read a book, or even watch tv. Just do anything that will help you to just relax and take your mind off of all the homework and studying. If you have fun it will make it easier to be more confident which will help you to have a study desk and study time then you can definetly be more prepared.

     If you follow these 5 simple steps, you will be able to survive Middle School, have fun, and get good grades! You can write little phrases on your hand to remind you to follow these 5 simple steps. They could say "be happy" or "be positive" or even "try your best." Anything that you think will help you to remember these 5 simple steps!

;) Mollyann <3