The first few days of high school can be exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. You have the freedom that you lacked in middle school and the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. Yet, you can’t help but worry. What teachers will you have? Will you make new friends? Will your teachers and classmates like you? Slowly, you get to know your classmates and teachers, and it’s not so scary anymore. You join after-school activities or try out for sports teams. In other words, you’ll get used to your life in high school, but you’ll never forget the highs and lows of the first few days. Write a story about your first few days in high school. Explain what you were expecting and whether your expectations were close to reality. Describe any problems you had and how you resolved them. Explain how the schoolwork is different from what you were used to in middle school. How did you deal with the changes? Also, describe what you discovered about your current academic identity and the skills you have. Discuss the goals and habits you think you'll need to be successful in high school. Make sure that your story has a beginning, a middle, and an end.