Is your schoolbag full of papers and broken pencils? Do you know how to organize your schoolwork? ___1___

First of all, begin by making a plan. Whenever you get a new task, write it in your notebook. For big tasks such as projects, write due dates for all the parts of the project. ___2___ Then you will finish your schoolwork on time.

Then, organize your schoolwork every day. Put the papers in three piles (沓). The first pile is for recycling. Throw away the papers you don’t need. The second pile is for your family members. ___3___ The third pile is for new schoolwork or projects. Put the papers from this pile in the folder (文件夹) or notebook that they belong to.

___4___ On the one hand, it’s useful for your organization. You can find your notes quickly as long as you need them again. On the other hand, it’s good to keep old tests and projects, too. You can use them to help you study.

Finally, get ready for tomorrow. Don’t rush around in the morning with papers flying everywhere. ___5___

These steps will keep you organized and on schedule (规定时间) with your tasks.

A. Review the dates in your notebook every day.

B. Next, clean your folders from time to time.

C. Remember to clean out your bag every night.

D. Here are some easy steps for you.

E. Show them the papers they need to know about.