Honors Award Goal

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Everyone who wants to do something in life, they need a goal to get there. For example, I have a goal for getting an honors award this year. First, I am going to aim for getting 90%, if I don’t get 90%, at least I will get something above 80%, so I can get the honors award.It is just like the saying if you shoot for the moon and miss then you will at least land on the stars. Secondly, I will ask my home room teacher or tutor for help if I don’t understand the question and I will also finish all of my homework every day. Then, I will take extra classes outside of school, so then I would get more practice and they could help me with my homework if I don't understand.In conclusion, this year in grade 8, I really want to get an honors award to

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