The alarm clock is ringing in my ears, so I put the pillow over my head and wish for five more minutes of sleep. ... Even the sun is struggling to get over the horizon as I turn off the alarm, cursing it in my mind. ... I clock out and go to my son's daycare to pick him up. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Next, one should purchase an alarm clock and batteries if he does not already own one. After completing the buying process, he must set this clock two hours before his first class is scheduled to begin. He should set his alarm to wake him with the annoying "beep, beep, beep " sound rather than the sound of soothing music; he must also resist the urge to hit the snooze button, which could cause him to be late for class if he hits it too many times. ...

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