The document appears to be a series of illustrations showing a character thinking negative thoughts that will undermine their success on a test or important task, such as not preparing, pretending to be busy, playing dead, or telling others they are bored. Each illustration is accompanied by a thought bubble with a positive thought presented as an alternative, such as being prepared, prioritizing, thinking carefully, being resourceful, rolling with punches, and staying determined. The overall message seems to be encouraging positive thinking and determined action instead of excuses to avoid responsibilities.

1. THE TEST-TAKING NERVE
Tools that correct action
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2. Tools that correct action
Don’t do the
right thing
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Do the right
thing
2

3. I want to
do less, not
more!
Lets
pretend to
be busy!
Go
ahead, tell
me what to
do!
I’m just not
going to
prepare!
Lets avoid
this
altogether!
Is this how
you act?
It so
hurtful!
Let’s play
dead!
It will never
ever get to
be
enjoyable!
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Let them
know I’m
bored!
Determination
works!
3

4. I’m always prepared!
I’m just not
going to
prepare!
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5. I prioritize!
Lets avoid this
altogether!
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6. I think!
Let’s play
dead!
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7. I’m resourceful!
Sheer
determination
should work!
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8. I’m concerned!
Let them know
I’m bored!
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9. This is momentary!
It will never
ever get to
be
enjoyable!
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10. I roll with the punches!
It really
hurts!
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11. I don’t have to be told!
Go ahead, tell
me what to do!
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12. Leave it to me!
I want to do
less, not
more!
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13. I’m productive!
Lets pretend to
be busy!
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14. I’m
productive!
Leave it
to me!
I’m
always
prepared
!
Don’t tell
me!
I
prioritize!
Is this how
you act?
I roll
with the
punches!
I think!
It’s
momentar
y!
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I’m
concerned!
I’m
resource
ful!
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