A motivational talk for a group of year 6 kids preparing for their standardized tests

1. or “Don’t Be Afraid of the Test” Don’t Let Your Schooling Get in the Way of Your Education

2. In school we have to take tests

3. We study and study and study

4. Or sometimes we think of other ways to pass…

5. and sometimes no matter what, we don’t

6. but please don’t let any test stop you from living your dreams!

7. This old guy is Mark Twain He wrote many famous books.

8. A long time ago, he said something very smart. He said, “I never let my schooling get in the way of my education.”

9. What do you think he meant by that?

10. Well, this is what I think: What you learn in school is good, but there are many things you can learn on your own by

11. reading books Asking people who know Researching on the internet Trying it yourself!

12. And this is why English is important. It is the language the world uses to communicate. So if you can speak English, you can learn just about ANYTHING!

13. What you learn is up to you!

14. No matter what tests you have to take

15. No matter how you do If you work hard and focus on having knowledge NOT just on passing a test

16. You can be a success Just like these people

17. What are your dreams for the future? Write down your dreams on the worksheet, and write down 3 things you need to learn or do in order to fulfill your dreams.