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   Study the word METHOD:
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When you have a method, you have a specific way of doing something, or a certain plan or process for getting something done. Your method of doing something might be different from somebody else's, but your method is a way that works well for you that you've thought about carefully and practiced many times.

I follow this method for serving an avocado: slice it in half with a knife, then use a spoon to scoop out all the deliciousness. That's not the only method, but it's a good one.


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Here's one method for starting a campfire.


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And here's another. This method looks harder, doesn't it?


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Here are three different methods for slicing a pizza. I'm not so sure about that last method. What do you think?


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One of the most important methods you'll ever learn about is the scientific method. That's the step-by-step way in which we figure out what's true or how reality works.


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As you can see, methods often go step by step. They're very orderly. First this, then that. When you're following a method, taking each step at a time, you're being methodical. You're doing things methodically.

For example, Hermione is a methodical student, and she studies methodically. Here's one of her methods for learning so well and achieving so much: she reads her textbooks before she goes to class.


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method the steps you take to get something done




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You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can!


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  Write a sentence with the word METHOD:
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Remember: your method is how you do something.

Idea 1: "I need a new method for (doing something), because the way I do it right now (is messy, is too difficult, or takes too much time or money)."

Idea 2: "My favorite method for (doing something) is to start by (doing something)."


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